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“Beyond Incarceration”: New program offers supportive services for people leaving Washtenaw County Jail

Packard Health's Beyond Incarceration initiative provides connections to primary care, behavioral health services, and recovery resources for individuals preparing for release from the Washtenaw County Jail.

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A flyer for the Really Really Free Sale in Ypsilanti.
Ypsi “Free Sale” encourages neighbors to share unneeded items with neighbors

The “Really Really Free Sale” returns to the city and township of Ypsilanti July 25, encouraging residents to give away items they have no use for and allow others to take what they can use.

A performance at Ypsi Pride 2025.
Ypsi Pride returns with July date, longer hours, expanded programming

Ypsi Pride will move from its longtime Friday evening June time slot to a longer Saturday schedule on July 18.

Members of the Ypsilanti National Little League.
Ypsi National Little League receives massive donation influx after popular TikToker’s post

Thanks to a popular content creator's post, people in Ypsi and across the U.S. recently stepped in to help the Ypsilanti National Little League after its ballfields were vandalized with graffiti.

Ypsilanti Fourth of July Parade organizers Cheryl Farmer and Josh McAllister at American Legion Post 282.
Ypsi 4th of July parade, Michigan’s oldest, to celebrate its 96th anniversary and America’s 250th

This Saturday, Ypsilanti will kick off the oldest continuous July 4 parade in Michigan for its 96th year.

A "Ballin' Summer '26" program session in Ypsilanti.
Ypsi organizations offer free youth summer basketball program in 5 parks

A coalition of community groups has come together to offer a free youth basketball program called Ballin' Summer '26 in locations across the Ypsilanti area.

Peace Neighborhood Center Executive Director Bonnie Billups Jr.
Ypsi community center offers senior cafe, weekly dinner, free space for nonprofits

Programming has grown swiftly in the last year and a half at Ypsilanti Township nonprofit Peace Neighborhood Center’s HUB Community Center, which serves the West Willow, Gault Village, and Sugarbrook neighborhoods.

Residents stand outside the first home established for use in Pittsfield Township nonprofit Exceptional Journeys' community living supports program.
Pittsfield Township nonprofit introduces supportive housing for adults with disabilities

Pittsfield Township-based nonprofit Exceptional Journeys recently announced that it will begin operating housing for some of the people with disabilities whom it serves.

People do the hustle at the 2025 Ypsilanti Juneteenth celebration.
Ypsi Juneteenth celebration returns for sixth year

Ypsilanti’s annual Juneteenth Celebration will return for its sixth year this weekend, bringing three days of live entertainment, food, family activities, and community reflection to downtown.

Peacenic volunteers Eugene Rush, Toneka Smith, Rev. Joseph Jackson, Carla Wilson, Jamie Kelsey, and Marc Wilson in West Willow Park.
Ypsi picnic uniting law enforcement with residents returns for third year

Organizers are proudly reflecting on the growth of Peacenic Ypsi, an annual community picnic intended to build bridges between residents and law enforcement, as its third year approaches.

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