Stamp Out Hunger drive returns, collecting 87,000 pounds of food for Food Gatherers
The drive, which is historically Food Gatherers’ biggest of the year, is returning from a two-year hiatus enacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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STEM Forward program offers funds, seeks Michigan employers to host paid STEM internships
Ann Arbor SPARK and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation are seeking interested employers for a new paid STEM internship match program.
More than a maker space: How Ann Arbor’s Maker Works is seeding maker spaces nationwide
Maker Works' founders say inspiring and aiding other maker spaces was a key goal since they first started discussing the idea of opening one themselves.
Ann Arbor seeks feedback on proposed community-owned sustainable energy utility
The proposed utility would supplement DTE electricity through localized solar and energy storage systems, in keeping with the city's plan for achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
Network of Washtenaw County social service agencies celebrates 20 years
The Barrier Busters Network is made up of representatives from over 100 social service agencies who work together to more efficiently address basic needs emergencies for Washtenaw County residents.
Ann Arbor benefit concert aims to raise $10,000 for hunger relief in Ukraine
The Ukraine Relief Benefit Ann Arbor Fundraising Concert will take place on April 19 at The Ark in Ann Arbor.
Zoning changes aim to create a more walkable, livable community near Ann Arbor’s Briarwood Mall
Here's what could be next for an area that currently exists as a hub for downtown commuter traffic, national hotel and restaurant chains, and office buildings.
Get deals and track visits at Washtenaw County breweries, distilleries with a new digital passport
The new Craft Pass will allow craft beverage fans to track the Washtenaw County breweries and distilleries they visit and take advantage of specials at many of them.
Pilar’s Tamales owner achieves nonprofit status for philanthropic foundation launched in 2019
Sylvia Nolasco-Rivers has been organizing humanitarian fundraisers since 2001, when her home country of El Salvador experienced a devastating earthquake. Now her foundation has been officially granted 501(c)(3) status by the IRS.
Washtenaw County specialists use past experience with mental health, substance use to help others
We talked with three peer support specialists, who use their own past experiences with mental health and substance abuse issues to help others going through similar ordeals in the present.
