Food, Housing, & Assistance

A Brighter Way

124 Pearl, ste. 204 (Centennial Plaza), Ypsi • (734) 896–3770
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for returning citizens in Washtenaw County. One-to-one peer-based navigating, resources, and other support to help the formerly incarcerated build and live stable and successful lives. [email protected], abrighterway.org

Ann Arbor Community Center

625 N. Main • (734) 662–3128
Works with local agencies and through intake to meet the needs of homeless and foster care families and low-income persons. Holiday Adopt-a-Family and Thanksgiving Basket programs. Emergency food on a case-by-case basis. Intakes online or by phone are a must. No walk-ins. Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. annarbor-communitycenter.org

Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels

3621 S. State, ste. 650 • (734) 998–6686
Provides up to 13 healthy, prepared meals per week and other supportive services to homebound adults. No age or payment requirements; $3/meal donation requested. Visit website to submit a meal request form. [email protected], michmed.org/aamow

Avalon Housing

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 30 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 900 people, including 250 children. avalonhousing.org

Emergency Food Program (Catholic Charities)

815 Taylor (Northside Community Center) • (734) 662–4462
Distributes groceries and personal care items to low-income families and individuals on a monthly and/or emergency basis. Also provides assistance applying for food benefits and provides referrals to outside agencies for other critical services. Tues. 2–5:30 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ccwcwashtenaw.org/ccwc-food-pantry U

Feonix–Mobility Rising

Feonix supports Washtenaw County residents facing transportation challenges by offering accessible ride options through its Catch A Ride app. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. [email protected], feonix.org

Friends In Deed

1196 Ecorse, Ypsi • Helpline: (734) 484–4357 • Furniture line: (734) 484–7607
Assists Washtenaw County residents experiencing financial hardship. Essential Services program provides emergency assistance, including utility relief, car repairs, housing stabilization, senior services, and essential furniture. Circles Washtenaw program helps families achieve long-term financial stability and break the cycle of poverty. No walk-ins. [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. h4h.org

Hope Clinic

518 Harriet, Ypsi • (734) 484–2989
Free care for the whole person. Provides integrated medical, dental, and behavioral health care services for the uGrocery pick up, delivery, or shopping by appointment. Hot meals available six nights a week (except Wed.) at 5 p.m. Help with basic needs such as laundry, emergency infant formula, and diapers. Client advocacy, application support, and limited financial assistance available. [email protected], thehopeclinic.org

House N2 Home

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

New American Club (Jewish Family Services)

2245 S. State • (734) 769–0209
A psychosocial support program for Russian-speaking seniors born in countries of the former Soviet Union. Case management and social services, housing referrals, emergency financial assistance, burial 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, cultural & health education, and field trips. [email protected], jfsannarbor.org/new-american-club

Ozone House (Food, Housing, & Assistance)

24-hour crisis line: (734) 662–2222 (call or text) • Youth Center: 1600 N. Huron River Dr., Ypsi • Drop-in center: 102 N. Hamilton, Ypsi, (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 youth ages 10–17; longer-term housing and support for youth ages 17½–24. ozonehouse.org

RISE Resettlement Services (Jewish Family Services)

2245 S. State • (734) 769–0209
Pre-arrival processing, reception, placement, and post-arrival services for refugees and SIV holders referred by the U.S. State Department. Services include employment assessment, basic needs support, mental health support and counseling, and referrals. Services for victims of human trafficking. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–noon & 1–3 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.–noon. jfsannarbor.org/rise U

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, work, or were assaulted in Washtenaw County. Services include individual and group support, legal advocacy & assistance (including Personal Protection Orders), support groups, and emergency shelter. safehousecenter.org

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