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Patrick Dunn is the editor and publisher of Concentrate. He lives in Ypsilanti.

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Representatives of Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, Michigan Ability Partners, and Saline Area Social Service pick up their new vehicles.
Toyota donates four vehicles to help county nonprofits expand services during pandemic and beyond

COVID-19 has drastically increased demand for many Washtenaw County nonprofits' supportive services. Here's how four of them are using donated vehicles from Toyota to meet that demand in new ways.

Here’s how United Way distributed over $850,000 to those hardest-hit by COVID-19 in Washtenaw County

A rapid, equity-focused grantmaking process has supported small local groups' efforts to assist Washtenaw County's Latinx community, Ypsilanti Township's West Willow neighborhood, and many more. 

Emily Heintz, Entrypoint founder and managing director.
Washtenaw County businesses invited to participate in survey measuring COVID-19’s economic impact

The survey is open to county-based businesses of any size in any sector. It aims to help local economic development organizations and municipal bodies better develop programming to support local businesses.

Local journalism is in crisis. Concentrate needs your help.

As we face down the challenge of COVID-19, we're launching a crowdfunding campaign and asking for your financial help for the first time ever. Learn more about our campaign and contribute here.

Clockwise from lower right, Juliet Hinely, Angela Abiodun, and Amanda Krugliak interview Grand Rapids-based artist Mandy Cano Villalobos for an episode of "House Calls."
U-M livestream series offers virtual “house calls” with Michigan artists

U-M Institute for the Humanities staff created the series as a way to spotlight how Michigan artists are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak and how they're envisioning the path forward from the pandemic.

Washtenaw County farmers find “huge increase” in sales by going online during pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many Washtenaw County farmers to sell their wares online for the first time – and they've found high demand waiting for them.

Michigan innovators step up to reverse nationwide decline in health journalism

The loss of health journalism has had wide-ranging impacts on the communities health reporters once served. But a variety of innovative solutions have arisen to fill the gap and restore some of the coverage that's been lost.

Ann Arbor startup Unbelievable LLC uses these bacterial cultures to infect N95 masks before cleaning them with its GLOW laundry machine.
Ann Arbor-area manufacturers and startups pivot to fill medical needs during pandemic

Many businesses have suffered a major blow since COVID-19 struck Washtenaw County. But a handful have found new purpose by refocusing their operations to fill high demand in the medical sector.

CLN and CAN staff (including executive director Betsy Durant, center) hold up literacy bags.
Ann Arbor nonprofit distributes free kids’ books to food pantries during school closures

The Children's Literacy Network is aiming to help combat the effects of an extended "summer slide," the decline in student achievement that occurs during summer vacation.

COVID-19 Washtenaw County resource guide

We'll be updating this list of resources for those seeking food, housing, business support, employment assistance, and more throughout the crisis.

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