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Washtenaw County Opportunity Index improvements make it easier to track areas of inequity

Washtenaw County recently announced a major improvement to its Opportunity Index, a map designed to track the county’s areas of economic inequity and connect those in need to help. 

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Affordable shared housing available through new Washtenaw Housing Alliance program

A new Washtenaw Housing Alliance program aims to address housing affordability concerns by matching housing seekers with people who have available private space in their homes, either for rent or under a non-monetary agreement.

The 2025 Small Business Expo at Washtenaw Community College.
New Washtenaw County program offers support for business owners recovering from COVID

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is now accepting applications for its new Small Business Growth Activator Program, which aims to support entrepreneurs seeking to recover from the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor.
You can apply now for free preschool in Washtenaw County

If you’re looking for free, high-quality preschool for your 3- or 4-year-old in Washtenaw County next school year, now’s the time to submit your application.

A young person participates in Washtenaw County SummerWorks programming.
Paid youth internship program seeks Washtenaw County employers, mentors for 11th year

Washtenaw County's summer youth employment program, SummerWorks, is currently recruiting local employers to host interns and provide mentorship to young adults ages 16-24 this summer.

Chelsea Parker, a wraparound specialist with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District's Bridge Team, and Jessica Fonville, a clinical social worker with the team.
Washtenaw ISD’s Bridge Team offers mental health support for students

Since 2023, a dedicated clinical team has been available to assist Washtenaw County students experiencing mental health challenges.

Teacher Kim Atkins and counselor Rebekah Ward at Lincoln Middle School.
Washtenaw County mental health millage’s 2024 investments detailed in impact report

The 2024 impact report for Washtenaw County's Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Millage shows a variety of positive outcomes from over $7.5 million in millage-funded investments last year.

Creative Washtenaw Executive Director Chloe Crowther.
Q&A: New Creative Washtenaw director seeks to strengthen collaboration, data collection in arts community

We chatted with Creative Washtenaw Executive Director Chloe Crowther about her vision for her organization and Washtenaw County's arts scene.

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County staffers Alondra Burne, Nicole Adelman, and Dawn Gemler at a "Fill That Van!" event, collecting food donations for people experiencing homelessness. The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County is one of nine local organizations that will receive opioid lawsuit settlement funds.
Here’s how opioid lawsuit settlement funds are being used in Washtenaw County

$16 million in opioid settlement funds are coming to the county over the next 18 years. Here's how the first round of funds will be spent.

Chelsea city leaders work with Michigan Municipal League to strengthen local economy

Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources.

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