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July 04, 2009

City Guide

Community Services

A user's guide to helping services, this section focuses primarily on nonprofit groups that provide direct services to individuals.


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.org

301 N. Main, suite 300 [map]
663-0401


Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County

Wide range of human services assistance available regardless of recipients’ religion. www.csswashtenaw.org S, V

4925 Packard [map]
971-9781


Jewish 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, S

2245 S. State [map]
769-0209


Jewish 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, S

2939 Birch Hollow [map]
677-0100


Lutheran 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, V

2770 Carpenter, suite 200 [map]
971-1944


MSU 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.org

705 N. Zeeb [map]
997-1678


Nonprofit 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 V

1100 N. Main, suite 100 [map]
998-0160


POWER, Inc. (People-Organized-Working-Evolving-Reaching)

Offers housing and homelessness support services, family support services, counseling, and economic development services. www.powerclf.org V

4180 Packard [map]
929-6509


SOS Community Services

Provides shelter, services, and support for homeless and low-income families. www.soscs.org V

101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti [map]
485-8730


United 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) 226-9453


United 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 V

2305 Platt [map]
971-8200



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