Food, Housing, & Assistance

Avalon Housing

1327 Jones, ste. 102 • (734) 663–5858
Provides affordable, long-term housing with built-in care and support for people who have experienced homelessness. Develops, owns, and manages rental units in over 29 properties in Washtenaw County. Avalon case managers and property managers work to keep residents in their homes. Support services include help with basic needs, case management, access to health care and recovery support, and community-building activities. Also provides support services to clients living in public housing and in rental units owned by private landlords. Serves more than 800 people, including 200 children. avalonhousing.org

A Brighter Way

124 Pearl, ste. 201 (Centennial Plaza), Ypsilanti • (734) 896–3770
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for returning formerly incarcerated citizens in Washtenaw County. Volunteers assist with events and administrative tasks. [email protected], abrighterway.org

Feonix–Mobility Rising

13 N. Washington, ste. 181, Ypsilanti • (734) 259–4125
Built to help get around Washtenaw County without driving. Individuals can call, go online, or download the Catch-a-Ride app to access the Transportation Assistance Hub, a one-stop shop for local mobility options. Some financial support available. [email protected], feonix.org V

Friends In Deed

1196 Ecorse, Ypsilanti • (734) 485–7658
Assists low-income Washtenaw County residents with emergency needs. Volunteer opportunities include answering helpline phones, office tasks, fundraising, special events, furniture delivery, and help with Circles, a mentoring program designed to lift families out of poverty. [email protected], friendsindeedmi.org

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

950 Victors Way, ste. 50 • (734) 677–1558
Builds and renovates homes in partnership with qualifying low-income county families. Also runs Habitat for Humanity ReStore (see Donations). h4h.org V

Hope Clinic

518 Harriet, Ypsilanti • (734) 484–2989
Provides free medical, dental, food, and behavioral health care to the uninsured. This includes hot meals and fresh produce; basic needs such as free laundry, emergency infant formula, and diapers; primary medical care; referrals for specialty care; in-house dental care; mental health support; health care navigation services; and more. Social work services include client advocacy, application support, and limited financial assistance. Appointment required. No emergency care or walk-ins. Limited capacity. Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. thehopeclinic.org V

House N2 Home

5361 McAuley, ste. 1125, Ypsilanti (Trinity Health campus)
Furnishes apartments and homes in Washtenaw County for individuals and families exiting homelessness. Services by referral only. [email protected], housen2home.org V

Meals on Wheels & Senior Cafe Programs

3621 S. State, ste. 650 • (734) 998–6686
Provides up to 13 healthy, prepared meals per week and other supportive services to homebound adults. There are no age or payment requirements, but a $3/meal donation is requested. Visit website for more information on eligibility, meal options, and to submit a meal request form. [email protected], michiganmed.org/aamow V

New American Club (Jewish Family Services)

2245 S. State, ste. 200 • (734) 769–0209
A psychosocial support program for Russian-speaking seniors born in a country of the former Soviet Union. Provides management and social services, housing referrals, emergency financial assistance, burial services assistance, referrals and resource advocacy, transportation, interpretation and translation services, ESL classes, Meals on Wheels, friendly home visits, kosher congregate meals and food pantry program, short and long-term counseling, and health education. [email protected], jfsannarbor.org/programs-services/aging-caregiver-support/nac V

Ozone House

24-hour crisis line: (734) 662–2222 (call or text) • Youth Center: 1600 N. Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti • Drop-in center: 102 N. Hamilton, Ypsilanti, (734) 485–2222
Free, confidential support for youth and families in crisis, including homelessness, suicidal thoughts, and family conflicts. Short-term shelter, support, and programs for ages 10–17; longer-term housing and support for ages 17½–24. ozonehouse.org V

SafeHouse Center

4100 Clark • 24-hour helpline: (734) 995–5444 (translation available) • Business line: (734) 973–0242
Free and confidential services to survivors of intimate partner (domestic) violence and survivors of sexual assault, who live or work in Washtenaw County. Services include individual and group support, legal advocacy & Personal Protection Orders, and emergency shelter. safehousecenter.org V

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County

312 W. Huron St. (Robert J. Delonis Center) • Housing access: (734) 961–1999
Emergency shelter and resource center. Fifty-bed temporary residence, meals, housing placement assistance, health care (Packard Health clinic on-site), support groups, job-seeking assistance, mental health advocacy, literacy support, resource referrals, and other services for adults experiencing homelessness. Food Gatherers Community Kitchen serves lunch Mon.–Fri. noon–1 p.m.; dinner served Mon.–Fri. 5:30–6:30 p.m.; one mid-afternoon meal (3–4 p.m.) served Sat., Sun., and holidays. Services free. [email protected], annarborshelter.org U, V

SOS Community Services

114 N. River St., Ypsilanti
Walk-in services include transportation and utility assistance, MI Bridges navigation, and referrals to community resources. Walk-in food pantry Tues. 1–6:30 p.m., Wed. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., and by appointment (sign up at soscs.org/food-pantry). All services are free to county residents. [email protected], soscs.org U, V