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Maria Munteanu and her husband Vasile Munteanu in their apartment at Hilltop View Apartments.

Dexter apartments serving veterans, homeless, and low-income residents wins national award

Hilltop View Apartments received an award from the national Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition. Staff say the complex is "a place to land" for people healing from traumatic experiences.

Ann Arbor SPARK receives state funding to build out entrepreneurial services with local partner orgs

Last month, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that Ann Arbor SPARK and 26 other Michigan organizations would receive more than $73 million to provide services to small businesses as entrepreneurial hubs.

Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor-area coalition releases reports on child care challenges and begins to consider solutions

A group of Ann Arbor-area child care providers, families, local businesses, and policymakers has produced two reports highlighting challenges for families who seek child care and those who aim to provide that care.

A workshop for the Non-Profit Agency Training Program.
WCC and Washtenaw County complete inaugural training program for local nonprofit leaders

Washtenaw Community College recently completed a Washtenaw County-funded program providing 32 nonprofit leaders with customized workshops designed to help improve their organizations' capacity and impact.

The State Theater in Ann Arbor.
Washtenaw County tourism bureau uses community survey to strengthen marketing plan

Destination Ann Arbor is preparing to create a comprehensive marketing plan that will strengthen public awareness of Washtenaw County as a hotspot for travel.

Washtenaw County nonprofit welcomes refugees and volunteers to returning Thanksgiving potluck

Washtenaw County nonprofit Washtenaw Refugee Welcome is bringing back its annual Thanksgiving Potluck this December after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

An infographic showing findings of the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 study.
Study finds Washtenaw County arts and culture generated nearly $100 million economic impact in 2022

Results from the nationally distributed Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 survey have found that nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Washtenaw County generated nearly $100 million in economic activity and supported over 1,500 local jobs in 2022.

SRSLY Dexter's Ursula Anderson, Mia Hilliard, and Chrissie Kremzier at Dexter High School.
Dexter coalition engages teens in preventing substance use among peers

SRSLY Dexter is a nonprofit coalition that provides resources for Dexter teens who may be struggling with their mental health or considering using a mind-altering substance. 

Volunteers work at Food Gatherers.
Washtenaw County food banks seek support as food insecurity rises above its pandemic peak

With trips to the grocery store becoming more and more expensive, many folks are turning to local food pantries for assistance – and pantries are struggling to keep up with the demand.

Jyoti Gupta, Lupe Cervantes, Karen Zynda, and Marnie Leavitt at The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan.
Washtenaw County hospitals team up to assess community health needs

Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Michigan Medicine, and Chelsea Hospital are gearing up for their triennial study of what county residents need and expect from them.

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