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"Barrier Busters" is a coalition of more than 90-plus service agencies and organizations in Washtenaw County. It helps low and moderate income families in…
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Barbara Niess-May has provided a voice for survivors of sexual assault in Washtenaw County for decades. Currently, she serves as the executive director of…
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In the best of times, food insecurity is a significant community problem. In the pandemic economy, it has become a desperate situation for all too many.…
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Those who are released from jail or prison, especially people of color, face a great number of barriers to successfully reintegrating. The COVID-19…
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Soon after the pandemic hit, unemployment went up significantly on the east side of Washtenaw County. Student homelessness and food insecurity went up,…
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For nearly a decade now, Eastern Michigan University's Family Empowerment Program has helped those living in Ypsilanti Housing Commission facilities in a…
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The past year has brought a global pandemic, political unrest, and a more concerted effort to combat systemic racism. Put together, it has created new…
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There has been some progress made in societal acceptance of the trans community, but there is a long way to go. Most communities still lack adequate…
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The coronavirus pandemic has pushed more young people into the streets. Ozone House's new facility in Ypsilanti is full up with a waiting list that is the…
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For 20 years, the Ann Arbor-based Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan (WCSM) has been providing a safe space for women and families in our region. As…