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Theresa Leslie-Robinson and Jessica Letaw of Building Matters Ann Arbor.

This new Ann Arbor nonprofit is building civic engagement through architecture tours

Building Matters aims to help Ann Arbor residents understand themselves better and bridge the gap from consumption of space and buildings to active engagement in them.

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A Brighter Way offers one-on-one mentoring, as well as group sessions, to support those who have returned from incarceration.
A Brighter Way hosts events to build community support for formerly incarcerated people

The nonprofit is expanding its advocacy efforts to raise awareness of the issues formerly incarcerated people face.

Lakewood Elementary students during last year's Hour of Code.
AAPS and local tech companies partner to introduce kids to computer science through “Hour of Code”

Hour of Code at AAPS will give students the opportunity to take part in various coding activities and interact with successful industry insiders.

Kerrigan Fitzpatrick and Alyssa Shumaker of optiMize with their daughters.
Through mentorship and funding, U-M organization empowers students to create social impact projects

optiMize, a student-led organization that supports students in creating projects that promote a more just and sustainable world, has seen wild growth since it started in 2012.

One of three Little Free Libraries that U-M students helped build in Sugarbrook.
U-M students wrap semester-long project in Sugarbrook neighborhood with holiday party

U-M social work students collaborated with Sugarbrook residents for a semester to study engagement, policy, and community organizing in a real-life situation.

A student at the Early College Alliance at EMU works on his computer.
Washtenaw ISD offers digital portfolios for students through new partnership

Students (and teachers) can now use Bulb, an award-winning digital platform, to create online portfolios that highlight professional and personal achievements and future goals.

Shawn Personke and Amy Heydlauff at the 5 Healthy Towns offices in Chelsea.
“5 Healthy Towns” celebrate a decade of taking health into their own hands

Chelsea, Dexter, and Manchester are part of the 5 Healthy Towns Project, which has implemented a variety of programs over the past decade to help residents eat better, move more, connect with each other in healthy ways, and avoid unhealthy substances. 

YpsiWrites at the Michigan Avenue branch of the Ypsilanti District Library.
YpsiWrites collaboration offers free writing programming for all ages

The program is a collaboration between the Ypsilanti District Library, youth writing and tutoring program 826michigan, and Eastern Michigan University's (EMU) Office of Campus and Community Writing.

Darryl Johnson.
Ypsilanti mentoring nonprofit to announce leadership change during fall gala

After founding Mentor 2 Youth nine years ago, Emmanuel Jones has stepped down and handed the reins over to local minister Darryl Johnson.

At the town hall, Ypsilanti resident DeAnna Williams will share her personal experience with a car loan that had severe terms and conditions.
Washtenaw County nonprofits to host town hall on predatory lending

At the meeting, community members will share experiences with predatory loans and government officials will provide information on legislation that can help protect borrowers.

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