New tool lending library aims to create “chain reaction of beauty” for West Willow neighborhood
The library, which is roughly the size of a two-car garage, contains hundreds of tools and is set to open later this month.
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One-third of students are food insecure. How are our college campuses addressing their needs?
Nonprofits and university students and faculty in Washtenaw County are starting food pantries and advocating for policies that help students overcome systemic barriers.
SPARK East aims to better serve Ypsilanti through renovation, expanded funding
SPARK East recently completed renovations to its Ypsilanti business incubator and is also devoting new funding to events, grants, and other services for Ypsilanti residents.
Ypsilanti students prepare for exhibit of their artwork in Washington, D.C.
More than 60 local students will have their art featured in an exhibit at the U.S. Department of Education. They're currently in the midst of fundraising so they can attend the show's opening.
EMU student group offers grants, education, and community for social-impact entrepreneurs
Optimize Eastern is seeking to not only fund small startups that have a social mission, but to also create a community for local entrepreneurs.
Ypsi Fall River Day to feature boats, birds, and more on the Huron River
The event offers a variety of free and low-cost activities that encourage residents to get out and enjoy one of Ypsilanti's most important natural resources.
With new leadership in place, Ypsilanti Community Schools develop plan for student success
With a new superintendent and new administrators appointed to key positions, school district officials are hoping to create stability and map out a course for the district over the next few years.
Residents invited to give feedback on community development for Ypsi’s Parkridge Park area
Washtenaw County and the city of Ypsilanti are seeking resident input on what kind of improvements they'd like to see funded in part by a federal community development block grant.
Nonprofit in Ypsi Township’s Sugarbrook neighborhood seeks to empower youth and families
Grace Fellowship Church House of Solutions is seeking to address its community's physical and mental health needs through its nonprofit, Community Family Life Center.
On the Ground Ypsilanti to host transportation-themed Ypsi Story Slam
Following up on a successful first storytelling event in December, Concentrate and On the Ground are bringing back the event, this time with a theme of "transportation."
