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Habitat for Humanity homeowner-to-be Regina Young (center) stands with Women Build volunteers who are working on her future home.

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley marks 20 years of Women Build projects with Ypsi Township build

From now through the end of May, about 15 teams of women will raise $65,000 toward renovation costs and will donate their labor to build two homes in the township.

A screenshot of the new Craft Pass.
Get deals and track visits at Washtenaw County breweries, distilleries with a new digital passport

The new Craft Pass will allow craft beverage fans to track the Washtenaw County breweries and distilleries they visit and take advantage of specials at many of them.

New county program will offer ARPA funds to organizations serving under-resourced communities

The Community Priority Fund aims to strengthen local organizations that have not previously been able to contract with the county.

Will Jones III at a Black Men Read event at Booksweet.
Nonprofit Black Men Read expands partnerships in Ypsilanti, adds subscription book box service

The nonprofit, which hosts children's events spotlighting local Black men as storytellers and community leaders, is bouncing back from COVID-19 with new partnerships and programs.

Ypsilanti International Elementary School students created this design for a new billboard in downtown Ypsilanti.
Ypsi third-graders design new downtown welcome billboard celebrating diversity

A conversation about diversity during a third-grade Spanish class at Ypsilanti International Elementary School was the catalyst for a new welcome billboard in downtown Ypsilanti on Huron Street.

Work & Play Café.
New Ypsi Township cafe offers jobs for people with disabilities and inclusive atmosphere for all

Founders Steve and Amy Berg grew Work & Play Cafe from their previous entrepreneurial venture, which helps people with disabilities develop work skills and gain employment.

A still from a Front Runner film.
Boise- and L.A.-based video production company expands to Ypsilanti

Front Runner Films, whose clients range from ballets to banks, is aiming to better serve clients throughout the Midwest.

Shonne Draw, Zawadi Draw, and Bunny Arbaugh at Auntie Yvonne's Community Free Store.
Ypsi Township mom turns pain into purpose with free thrift shop

Shonne Draw created a thrift shop with all free items as part of a nonviolence nonprofit she's reinvigorated since her son's death in a 2020 shooting.

The Cooperative Orchard of Ypsilanti's new vice president, Gary Bey, and president, Noah Rucker.
Cooperative Orchard of Ypsilanti changes leadership to better reflect surrounding neighborhood

Owners of the Cooperative Orchard of Ypsilanti on Ypsilanti's Southside recently transferred leadership of the orchard to a new team that is primarily Black, better reflecting the makeup of the surrounding neighborhood.

L to R Front row - Lorian Janie, Ki5, back row - Rod Wallace, Maia Evans at Leon Loft.
Fellowship for Washtenaw County Black musicians welcomes new cohort, plans outreach in Ypsi schools

A "one-man vocal band" and a singer-songwriter will record albums and do community outreach work in Ypsilanti Community Schools as recipients of the 2022 Amplify Fellowship.

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