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The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, in collaboration with the county government, has opened up warming centers across the area. The association will be focused on keeping those locations clean and safe. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
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While the Ypsilanti Freighthouse serves as a daytime warming center, the only 24/7 shelter for unhoused members of the Ypsilanti community is the Delonis Center in Ann Arbor. and it has limited beds available. There is ongoing community discussion about the need for a shelter on the eastern side of Washtenaw County. Concentrate Media's Rylee Barnsdale that need and what's being done about it with Lindsay Calka. She's the managing director of Groundcover News, a publication giving voice to low-income residents.
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Several places around Washtenaw County will be offering free food and good company to those in need this Thanksgiving. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story about one of those locations.
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The Ypsilanti Freighthouse ended winter daytime shelter services earlier this month. Now there are no daytime shelters available in Ypsilanti. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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Today, those at the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County are working to provide free meals to those in need over the holiday. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.
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The City of Ypsilanti aims to provide more after-hours warming shelter options. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.
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The recent heat wave and air pollution is proving especially difficult for Washtenaw County’s homeless population. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.
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Ann Arbor police say the man changed in the death of local activist Jude Walton was most recently a resident in a homeless shelter - less than a quarter mile from Walton’s home. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.
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Homeless shelters continue to be at their maximum of 150 overnight. WEMU's Cathy Shafran reports.
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After some staffing challenges caused some delays, Ypsilanti’s first overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness is ready to open its doors. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.