In the past few weeks, Dawn Treader and West Side book shops talked to MLive about how the novel coronavirus is impacting their business, the WSG Gallery became one of several local organizations to close its doors and move online, and a recent survey finds that 97% of businesses in town have been affected in some way by the pandemic.
GoFundMe.com lists Ann Arbor fundraisers here, but many local nonprofits and businesses are seeking support through other giving channels.
Our list, below, is more comprehensive and will be continually updated. If your cause is not included, let us know in the comments.
Nonprofits
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley
Humane Society of Huron Valley
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Shelter Association of Washtenaw County
United Way of Washtenaw County Covid-19 recovery fund
Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan
Businesses
Alley Bar staff fund (goal met)
El Harissa Market (goal met)
Frita Batidos (goal met)
Haymaker employee relief fund (goal met)
Juicy Kitchen (goal met)
Literati Bookstore (goal met)
Mani/Isalita/Mikette staff stipend
U-M Law School Cafe (goal met)
Please include the GOFUNDME campaign of The Women’s Center, a local non-profit
https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/the-hope-fund