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12/11/2025

JFS IS COLLECTING ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES FOR LOCAL FAMILIES

From December 8–22, JFS is collecting essential supplies to help bring comfort, dignity, and stability to families across our community this winter.

🧼 Items needed include:
• Grocery or gas gift cards (NEEDED MOST!)
• Soap, shampoo, and toothpaste
• Diapers and feminine hygiene products
• Cleaning supplies
…and other everyday essentials that make a real difference.

🌟 How You Can Help:
• Donate essential items
Donation locations: Beth Israel Congregation, Ann Arbor Reconstructionist Congregation, Clarendale Ann Arbor, and Temple Beth Emeth

• Make a meaningful donation here: https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/41212-2025-community-needs-drive

• Volunteer your time
Sign-up by clicking here:
https://form.jotform.com/252094519998171

Every donation—big or small—helps JFS support individuals, families, older adults, and newcomer neighbors who rely on these vital resources.

Thank you for helping us care for our community this holiday season. 💙

Learn more: https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/41212-2025-community-needs-drive

12/11/2025

Support our community while you shop! 🛒💜

During Plum Market’s Week of Giving, you can donate to Cancer Support Community at checkout at Plum Market N Maple Rd and Plum Market Plymouth Rd. Every dollar added at the register goes directly toward free emotional and social support programs for people impacted by cancer—right here in our community.

12/04/2025

11/03/2025

📣 Registration is now open for WHA’s The State of Homelessness and Affordable Housing, our fourth annual breakfast and speaker program in recognition of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week on Friday, November 21st, 2025.

🔗 Register at http://sohah2025.eventbrite.com

Join us for breakfast and a morning of community conversations and networking critical to our collective movement to end homelessness.

🔸 We will be joined by speakers from several organizations who are integral in providing food and health care access to those in Washtenaw County. They will share how they are responding to the current challenges caused by federal cuts to their programs and the impact their services have on housing security for many in the county.

🔸 We will also take time to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the City of Ann Arbor’s Affordable Housing Millage. Known in 2020 as Proposal C, its passage marked the most significant expansion of affordable housing in the region in over 40 years.

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11/03/2025

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month — a time to reflect, learn, and take action to support those experiencing homelessness in our community.

At the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, we’re honoring this month with a series of events that bring people together in support of our mission:
📦 Fill That Van – Nov. 14
🍳 Breakfast Benefit – Nov. 17
🎤 Comedy for a Cause – Nov. 20

Each event is a chance to give back, raise awareness, and help ensure that everyone has a safe place to call home. 💙
For more information, check here: https://loom.ly/hYcKzfo
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10/14/2025

Enjoy a live music performance and support adult literacy at the same time! Washtenaw Literacy and singer/songwriter Mike Green will share his music and a behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process in a concert benefiting Washtenaw Literacy.

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10/02/2025

🎟️ Register today for your chance to win amazing raffle baskets + change lives through our paddle raise. Wine, local treats, and impact...what more could you ask for? 💙

09/30/2025

Join our team and help end homelessness in Washtenaw County!

The Washtenaw Housing Alliance is hiring an Yvonne Fund Development Coordinator, a part-time independent contractor position dedicated to growing the Sister Yvonne Gellise Fund for Permanent Supportive Housing Services (Yvonne Fund).

The Yvonne Fund is an endowment, with a fund valuation of $10M, at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation that provides a permanent revenue source for local supportive housing services to help prevent and end homelessness in Washtenaw County.

➡️ To apply go to the Fund website yvonnefund.org for more details. Interviews will begin in October 2025.

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09/29/2025

☀️ Save the Date!

Join us for our annual Breakfast Benefit on Monday, November 17, 2025 | 8:00–9:30 AM | Ann Arbor City Club.

This year’s event will be especially meaningful as we welcome our new Executive Director and honor the leadership of Dan Kelly as he transitions out of his role.

Bring your friends and connect with community members, supporters, and partners who share a commitment to ending homelessness in Washtenaw County.

📅 Mark your calendars or get your tickets now here: https://loom.ly/Hj14ZjM

09/24/2025

Register now for the Emerging Philanthropists: United Way of Southeastern Michigan Co****le Tournament, presented by Adams Outdoor. Support United Way for Southeastern Michigan's 2-1-1 helpline while enjoying friendly competition, drinks, food, prizes and more.

🎟 Team tickets ($100): includes entry for two + a shot at taking home the trophy 🏆
🎟 Attendee tickets (25): includes one drink ticket + access to all the fun (and raffles!)

Learn more and register at the 🔗 below 👇 https://one.bidpal.net/epcornhole25/welcome

09/24/2025

Less Than One Week Left—Let’s Finish Strong!
The Walk a Mile in My Shoes event is almost here, and we need you to help us cross the finish line. Register today and set up your fundraising page—every dollar supports refugees and newcomers building a safe, stable life in our community.

👟 Sign up now and start fundraising: https://bit.ly/4lCs6OI

Your steps and support will make a lasting difference. Let’s make this final week count!