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

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The following groups support other nonprofits or offer services in a variety of areas. Use the pulldown above to see listings for specific services.

American Red Cross—Washtenaw County Chapter
Emergency services for victims of natural disasters and home fires, disaster education programs, humanitarian law program for youth, assistance for military families, blood drive and donation opportunities and information, international services, classes for all ages, and more. info@wc-redcross.org, wc-redcross.org V
4624 Packard [map]
971-5300

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Founded in 1963, AAACF manages nearly $60 million in assets in more than 400 charitable funds. Annually awards more than $1.5 million in grants and scholarships to support education, health and human services, youth, seniors, the environment, arts and culture, community development and economic renewal. aaacf.org.
301 N. Main, suite 300 [map]
663-0401

Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
Human service agency offering more than two dozen programs helping families at all stages of life. csswashtenaw.org S,V
4925 Packard [map]
971-9781

Dial 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.uwsem.org/211/

Dial 211. Director: Dave Bartek (313) 226-9245

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, 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; raises funds for activities that strengthen Jewish life locally, in Israel, and throughout the world. info@jewishannarbor.org, jewishannarbor.org V, S
2939 Birch Hollow [map]
677-0100

Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
Services for children, youth, families, refugees, and older adults. General and supervised foster care, Supervised Independent Living (SIL) for youth, and adoption services. Foster parents, SIL host families, mentors, tutors, and homes always needed. lutheranfostercare.org, 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 4 services. BoardConnect trains volunteers to serve as board members and matches them with organizations. Registration and fee information online. npServ is a nonprofit information technology service. The NEW Center is an office building housing 20 nonprofits/ ResourceConnect assists with general nonprofit issues and fund-raising research. new@new.org, new.org V
1100 N. Main, suite 100 [map]
998-0160

POWER, Inc. (People-Organized-Working-Evolving-Reaching)
Christian agency works to increase affordable housing and home ownership in the county; helps families with counseling, parent education, child abuse & neglect prevention, emergency assistance, and financial education. Also, homelessness support services. powerclf.org V
3810 Packard, suite 250 [map]
929-6509

SOS Community Services
Provides shelter, services, and support for homeless and low-income families. soscs.org V
101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti [map]
485-8730

United Way of Washtenaw County
Mobilizes human and financial resources to help individuals and families build better lives and stronger communities. info@uwwashtenaw.org, uwwashtenaw.org V
2305 Platt [map]
971-8200

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