homelessness

Ann Arbor businesses are feeling the impact of people suffering homelessness and mental health challenges. For this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU's Caroline MacGregor and Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations, Andy LaBarre discussed these economic impacts with the Executive Director of Washtenaw County Community Mental Health, Trish Cortes.

"The Road Home" by Emmy award-winner, director & cinematographer Kameron Donald is a documentary on housing and homelessness in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to the City of Ann Arbor Housing Commission's Jennifer Hall and Kameron Donald of Breyko about how our local housing and homeless systems work.

Organizations in the Washtenaw County Continuum of Care have launched a new effort to address youth homelessness after receiving $4.2 million in federal funding. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

SOS Community Services is raising concerns that homelessness and hunger are on the rise in Ypsilanti as the effects of funding cuts continue to reverberate. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

At Ypsilanti Community Schools, the Resiliency Center has grown into one of these spaces that really is making a difference in our community. Since its start, the center has expanded from a single room into a multi-room resource hub, offering clothing, hygiene supplies, internet access, and connections to community services for hundreds of families each year. Lee Van Roth talked about the Resiliency Center's history and the work it does today with its director, Cherisa Allen.

Nearly 200 Washtenaw County residents could lose their housing if federal HUD grants are not renewed in the coming months. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

We’ve been through a stretch of bitter cold and wintery conditions. It has been inconvenient for most of us. For the unhoused, it has been potentially deadly. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Shelter Association of Washtenaw County executive director Nicole Adelman about the work and increased costs of helping those in need.

Homeless and runaway shelters across Washtenaw County are ready to take in residents who might not have a place to go to avoid the next several subzero nights. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ozone House in Ann Arbor is seeking alternative solutions to secure funding for its youth sheltering programs after this year’s federal cuts have impacted them greatly. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

The increased cost of living is taking a toll on many Washtenaw County families. SOS Community Services provides shelter, needed resources and food, but the need is growing. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.