City Guide
Key:
S indicates special programs for seniors.
V denotes a service that welcomes volunteer assistance.
U see Umbrella organizations for more information
Umbrella Organizations
The following groups support other nonprofits or offer services in a variety of areas. See topical listings in various sections below for specific services.
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Manages community trust assets worth nearly $40 million, comprising more than 370 charitable funds. Makes grants to county nonprofits in education, social services, the environment, arts and culture, community development, health and wellness, and economic renewal. www.aaacf.org301 N. Main, suite 300 [map]
663-0401Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
Wide range of human services assistance available regardless of recipients’ religion. www.csswashtenaw.org S, V4925 Packard [map]
971-9781Jewish Family Services
Provides direct and supportive social services for seniors, the unemployed, families, youth, and others. Offers crisis intervention and help with transportation, immigration, resettlement, and more. Daily ESL classes. Serves all regardless of religion. info@jfsannarbor.org, www.jfsannarbor.org V, S2245 S. State [map]
769-0209Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor
Creates educational, cultural, and social programs; coordinates communitywide events; raises funds to support more than a dozen local Jewish agencies and programs and care for Jewish communities around the world. info@jewishannarbor.org, www.jewishannarbor.org V, S2939 Birch Hollow [map]
677-0100Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
Services for children, youth, families, refugees, and older adults, including adoption and child care. Foster parents, host families, and mentors always needed. Serves all regardless of religion. www.lssm.org S, V2770 Carpenter, suite 200 [map]
971-1944MSU 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. msuextension@ewashtenaw.org, extension.ewashtenaw.org705 N. Zeeb [map]
997-1678Nonprofit Enterprise at Work (NEW)
Helps other nonprofits succeed. Offers four services: BoardConnect, a board training and matching program; npServ, a nonprofit information technology service; the NEW Center, an office building housing 20 nonprofits; and ResourceConnect, which assists with general nonprofit issues and fund-raising research. new@new.org, www.new.org V1100 N. Main, suite 100 [map]
998-0160POWER, Inc. (People-Organized-Working-Evolving-Reaching)
Offers housing and homelessness support services, family support services, counseling, and economic development services. www.powerclf.org V4180 Packard [map]
929-6509SOS Community Services
Provides shelter, services, and support for homeless and low-income families. www.soscs.org V101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti [map]
485-8730United Way 211
United Way resource line offers health and human services information and refers callers to groups that provide assistance. Live operators answer 24 hours. www.washtenaw211.org
Dial 211. Administrative contact: Bill Sullivan, (313) 226-9453United Way of Washtenaw County
Mobilizes human and financial resources to help individuals and families build better lives and stronger communities. info@uwwashtenaw.org, www.uwwashtenaw.org V2305 Platt [map]
971-8200