shelter

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.

The City of Chelsea is seeing early success with its community social worker pilot program. Goals are now in place for the program’s second and final year with hopes that it could be extended. 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.

Alpha House East is now open and providing shelter to the unhoused. The majority are Black women who are heads of households. WEMU's David Fair talked with Shonagh Taruza, the executive director of the Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House, about housing insecurity, homelessness and the systems that make it difficult to improve the situation.

Pets as gifts are controversial, but there can be instances where it’s a good idea. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

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.

First United Methodist Church in downtown Ann Arbor has barred people from sheltering around its premises overnight due to sanitation and safety concerns. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The animal shelter at the Humane Society of Huron Valley is beyond full capacity. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Michigan Peace Council, who have successfully campaigned for local social funding resolutions in Detroit and Hamtramck, are starting their campaign in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.