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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

Permanent community trust that manages $53.2 million in assets, comprising more than 350 charitable funds established by individuals, organizations, and businesses for the benefit of residents of Washtenaw County, Michigan, and the United States. Dedicated to building endowment to enrich the quality of life in our community by providing leadership, making grants, and serving donors. One of the largest community foundations in Michigan due to the citizens who created the Community Foundation and the donors and volunteers. www.aaacf.org.

301 N. Main, suite 300 [map]
663–0401


Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County

Wide range of human service assistance available regardless of religious affiliation. www.csswashtenaw.org S, V

4925 Packard [map]
971–9781


Jewish Family Services

Provides individuals with direct and supportive social services, comprehensive case management with services for seniors, the unemployed, family & youth, crisis intervention, transportation, immigration, resettlement, daily ESL classes, and more. 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 community-wide events planning, and raises funds to care for Jews overseas and support more than a dozen local Jewish agencies and programs. info@jewishannarbor.org, www.jewishannarbor.org V

2939 Birch Hollow [map]
677–0100


Lutheran Social Services of Michigan

Provides services for children, youth, families, refugees, and older adults, including adoption and child care. Foster parents, host families, and mentors always needed. Serves all persons regardless of religion. www.lssm.org S, V

2770 Carpenter, suite 200 [map]
971–1944


MSU Extension Washtenaw County

Provides information and education about agriculture and natural resources, children, youth and families, 4-H youth development, and community and economic development. Programs are open to all. extension.ewashtenaw.org, msuextension@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; npServe, a nonprofit I.T. service; the NEW Center, an office building housing 20 nonprofits; and ResourceConnect, which offers assistance with general nonprofit issues and fundraising 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, education, 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

Live operators answer 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Offers health and human service information, as well as referral assistance. www.washtenaw211.org


477–6211 (Bob Miller, 677-7207)


United Way of Washtenaw County

Mobilizes human and financial resources to help individuals and families build better lives and stronger communities, GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. LIVE UNITED. info@uwwashtenaw.org, www.uwwashtenaw.org V

2305 Platt [map]
971–8200


 
 
 

 

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