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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.

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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.

Roller skates on shelves.
Free “Skate Day” for Ypsi kids celebrates end of school year

Ypsilanti's Corner Health Center is inviting local youth to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer by enjoying free roller-skating at the inaugural Ypsi Skate Night.

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