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A user's guide to helping services, this section focuses primarily on nonprofit groups that provide direct services to individuals.
Key:
S indicates special programs for seniors.
V denotes a service that welcomes volunteer assistance.
U see Umbrella organizations for more information
Umbrella Organizations
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The following groups support other nonprofits or offer services in multiple areas. Use the key to find specific services.
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Founded in 1963, the AAACF manages more than $135 million in assets and more than 550 charitable endowment funds, awarding more than $63 million in grants and scholarships over its history. Awards $5-7 million annually to support community organizations and programs in the areas of health and human services, housing & homelessness, arts and culture, education, the environment, seniors, youth, and scholarships for local students. aaacf.org301 N. Main, #300 [map]
(734) 663-0401Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
Human service agency offering more than two dozen programs including food assistance, mental health treatment, domestic violence and child abuse prevention, adoption and pregnancy counseling, foster care, and services for seniors and at-risk families. csswashtenaw.org S,V4925 Packard [map]
(734) 971-9781Dial 211
United Way phone line and website offers help with utilities assistance, food, shelter, or any other basic need; refers callers to groups that provide assistance. Live operators answer 24 hrs. at the 211 line. Live chat or email online. unitedwaysem.org/2-1-1
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
Provides a wide range of clinical and community services for Washtenaw County, including older adults, unemployed, individuals and families, refugees, and others. Offers counseling, case management, food pantry, meal delivery, transportation, immigration services, and daily ESL classes. info@jfsannarbor.org, jfsannarbor.org S, V2245 S. State [map]
(734) 769-0209Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor
Creates Jewish educational, cultural, and social programs; coordinates community-wide events; raises funds for activities that strengthen Jewish life locally, in Israel, and throughout the world. info@jewishannarbor.org, jewishannarbor.org V2939 Birch Hollow [map]
(734) 677-0100MSU Extension: Washtenaw County
Information and education about agriculture and natural resources; programs for children, youth (including 4-H), and families; and community and economic development. Open to all. msue.washtenaw@county.msu.edu, msue.anr.msu.edu/county /info /washtenaw 705 N. Zeeb [map]
(734) 997-1678Nonprofit Enterprise at Work (NEW)
The 11,000-square-foot NEW Center rents office space and conference rooms to area nonprofits (subject to Covid-19 restrictions). Offers organizational development consulting, leadership development programs, back-office financial management, and IT services. info@new.org, new.org V1100 N. Main, #100 [map]
(734) 998-0160POWER Inc. (People-Organized-Working-Evolving-Reaching)
Christian faith-based agency works with people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs to increase affordable housing and home ownership in the county; helps families with counseling, parent education, child abuse & neglect prevention, and financial education. Also, homelessness support services. info@powerclf.org, powerclf.org V301 W. Michigan Ave., #A-20, Ypsilanti [map]
(734) 961-1990Peace Neighborhood Center
Provides programs for Washtenaw County children, families, and individuals affected by social and economic problems. Services promote positive youth development and leadership to break cycles of poverty while addressing educational and economic inequalities. info@peaceneighborhoodcenter.org, peaceneighborhoodcenter.org V1111 N. Maple [map]
(734) 662-3564SOS Community Services
Community-based nonprofit providing services to families facing housing instability in Washtenaw County. Emergency family shelter and rapid rehousing programs, food pantry, in-home parenting education program, and information and referrals for community resources. All services free to county residents. info@soscs.org, soscs.org V101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti 48197 [map]
(734) 485-8730Samaritas
Services for children, youth, families, and older adults. General and supervised foster care, Supervised Independent Living (SIL) for youth, and adoption services. Foster parents, SIL host families, mentors, tutors, and homes always needed. info@samaritas.org, samaritas.org S, V2770 Carpenter, #200 [map]
(734) 971-1944United Way of Washtenaw County
Supports programs and services to help families and individuals affected by poverty. Connects people, resources and organizations to create a thriving community for everyone. liveunited@uwwashtenaw.org, uwwashtenaw.org V2305 Platt [map]
Dial 211 from any phone

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