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February 07, 2012

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Food, Shelter, and Assistance

Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels

Delivers lunches and dinners to homebound residents. Meals delivered Mon.-Sat. around noon. Partially funded by the U-M Health System; donations requested. To volunteer, ask for Rhonda. aamealsonwheels@umich.edu, med.umich.edu/aamealsonwheels S, V

2025 Traverwood, suite F [map]
998-6686

Avalon Housing

Develops and manages permanent and supportive housing for people who are low-income, with priority on homeless and mentally or physically disabled. info@avalonhousing.org, avalonhousing.org V

1327 Jones, suite 102 [map]
663-5858

Back Door Food Pantry (St. Clare Episcopal Church, Temple Beth Emeth, Islamic Social Services)

Nonperishable and perishable food available Thurs. 4-7 p.m.

2309 Packard [map]
662-2449

Breakfast at St. Andrew's

Free breakfast daily 7:30-8:30 a.m. V

306 N. Division [map]
663-6439

Community Food Program (Community Action Network)

Perishable and nonperishable foods for low-income residents of Washtenaw County 1st & 3rd Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring government-issued ID or lease. Individuals may participate once a month. Emergency food pantry open Mon.-Sat. 1-6 p.m. except 1st and 3rd Thurs. 1-5 p.m. Closed Sun. Clients eligible to come twice a month. Summer hours (Tues. after Memorial Day-Labor Day) : Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. bryantdirector@gmail.com, canannarbor.org V

Bryant Community Center, 3 W. Eden Ct. [map]
477-0292

Community Housing Alternatives

Finds affordable housing for first-time home buyers of low or moderate income. Down payment assistance. communityhousingalternatives.org

1851 Washtenaw [map]
482-3300

Conover Food Pantry (HIV/AIDS Resource Center)

Supplementary food and supplies for people living with HIV/AIDS. Food pickup 1st & 3rd Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; personal care items and cleaning supplies 3rd Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Emergency delivery available. info@hivaidsresource.org, hivaidsresource.org V

3075 Clark, suite 203 [map]
572-9355

Emergency Food Pantry

1st Wed. and 3rd Thurs, 10 a.m. until food is gone (approximately 11:30). Food also available by appointment. yolandawhiten@sbcglobal.net, annarbor-communitycenter.org S, V

Ann Arbor Community Center, 625 N. Main [map]
662-3128

Emergency Food Program (Catholic Social Services)

Groceries and personal care items distributed to individuals and families in need. Referrals for additional needs. No fee. Call for hours and donation information. U, V

Northside Community Center, 815 Taylor [map]
662-4462

Food Gatherers Community Kitchen

Provides hot meals to anyone in need Mon.-Fri. noon-1 p.m. & 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 3-4 p.m. Also, Community Kitchen Job Training Program for low-income and at-risk youth. info@foodgatherers.org, foodgatherers.org V

312 W. Huron [map]
761-2796

Friends In Deed

Interfaith network gives emergency help to low-income county residents for basic necessities, furniture, appliances, car repairs, donations, utility shutoffs, housing needs, and other emergency needs critical to health and well-being. No walk-ins. Mon.-Fri 9:30 a.m.-noon. office@friendsindeed.info, friendsindeed.info

1196 Ecorse, Ypsilanti [map]
Helpline: 484-4357. Furniture Line: 484-7607

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

Builds and renovates homes in partnership with qualifying low income county families. Also runs Habitat for Humanity ReStore (see listing under Donations). Open Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-noon. h4h.org V

170 Aprill, suite A [map]
677-1558

Homeless Empowerment Relationship Organization of Washtenaw County

Serves homeless and at-risk adults in the county with one-on-one assistance, resource referrals, clothing, classes, and more. marti_rodwell@yahoo.com, www.hero-usa.org V

8488 Orhan, Canton [map]
975-6849

Interfaith Hospitality Network of Washtenaw County at Alpha House

Temporary shelter, food, and support services for homeless families. info@alphahouse-ihn.org, alphahouse-ihn.org V

4290 Jackson [map]
822-0220

LIGHT Program (POWER, Inc.)

Provides permanent housing and support services to homeless families with minor children in which at least one parent has a disability. U, V

3810 Packard, suite 250 [map]
929-6509

MSU Extension Family Nutrition Program

Nutrition education and food safety training to qualifying individuals. Offers ServSafe, an educational program on healthy and safe foods. U

705 N. Zeeb [map]
997-1678

MVG Family Aid Center

Provides food, clothing, and other basic need items to low-income families with severely ill or abused loved ones. temerson@mvgfac.org, mvgfac.org

P.O. Box 131383, AA 48113
T. Emerson, 327-9522

Michigan Department of Human Services of Washtenaw County

Financial and health services to income-eligible families, including food assistance and emergency services. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. michigan.gov/dhs

22 Center St., Ypsilanti [map]
481-2000

Ozone House

Services for youth ages 10-20 (and their families) experiencing crisis or conflict, including those who are runaways, homeless, abused, or neglected. Youth and family counseling, emergency housing for ages 10-17, transitional housing for ages 17-20, life skills training. Ypsilanti Drop-In Center, 102 N. Hamilton. 485-2222 (4-8 p.m. weekdays). Safe place for youth ages 13-20. Housing, employment, and education help available. Crisis intervention, counseling, meals, and scheduled group activities such as game nights, poetry open mikes, movie nights, and art classes. ozonehouse.org V

1705 Washtenaw [map]
662-2265, 24-hour hotline: 662-2222

POWER, Inc.

Administers home choice vouchers for county residents through Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Participates in Washtenaw County Individual Development Account Program for families with limited income for home purchase, higher education or small business development. Down-payment assistance for low-to-moderate income people. Emergency financial assistance for county residents.

3810 Packard, suite 250 [map]
929-6509

Resettlement Services (Jewish Family Services)

Prearrival processing, reception, placement, and postarrival services for those immigrating to the Ann Arbor area, including employment assessment, basic needs support, and referrals. Also, translations and classes in English as a 2nd language (Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Mon.-Thurs. 1-3 p.m.). U, V

2245 S. State [map]
769-0209

SOS Crisis Center (SOS Community Services)

Assists families and individuals in economic crisis with housing-related needs such as emergency food, housing relocation, personal care items, and referrals for other needs including clothing, housing, and prescriptions. Free to county residents. Walk-ins: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. & Wed. noon-8 p.m. Emergency food: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon & 4:30-6:30 p.m. Services free to county residents. U, V

114 N. River, Ypsilanti [map]
Housing crisis line: 484-4300 (Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Salvation Army

Food pantry, family shelter, transitional housing for veterans, utility assistance, eviction prevention. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Soup kitchen at Ypsilanti location (9 S. Park, 482-4700) serves dinner Mon. & Thurs. 5-6 p.m., and lunch Wed., 11:30-12:30 p.m. marla_conkin@usc.salvationarmy.org, sawashtenaw.org S, V

100 Arbana [map]
668-8353

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County

Emergency shelter, 75-bed residence, meals, housing placement assistance, health care, HIV/AIDS testing, job-seeking assistance, mental health advocacy, support groups, literacy support, resource referrals, and other services for adults experiencing homelessness. Lunch served Mon.-Fri. noon-1 p.m.; dinner served Mon.-Fri. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 3-4 p.m. Call for shelter intake hours. Services free. shelterassociation@ewashtenaw.org, annarborshelter.org V

Robert J. Delonis Center, 312 W. Huron
662-2829, ext. 254

Staples Family Center

Homeless shelter program with emphasis on transition to permanent housing. christina_leveit@usc.salvationarmy.org, sawashtenaw.org V

3660 Packard [map]
761-7750

Veteran's Haven of Hope House (Salvation Army)

Two-year transitional housing program for Veterans. Individualized case work services and weekly meetings with caseworkers. Program participants referred through the Veterans Administration. jennifer_brown@usc.salvationarmy.org, sawashtenaw.org S, V

809 Henry [map]
622-0284

Washtenaw Housing Education Partners (MSU Extension)

Partnership of 7 nonprofits and government agencies offers housing and home ownership counseling and education. The Homebuyer Education Program offers certified pre-purchase education and down payment and rehab assistance programs. The Foreclosure Prevention Program offers MSHDA- and HUD-certified post-purchase delinquency and foreclosure prevention counseling and education. Foreclosure intake specialist, 222-9595. ewashtenaw.org/homeownership U

705 N. Zeeb [map]
997-1678

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