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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.
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Police activity at an Ann Arbor homeless shelter has raised concerns among members of the community. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.