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Two Ann Arbor Organizations Land NEA Grants
THE NATIONAL Endowment for the Arts recently announced that two Ann Arbor organizations had been awarded two grants totaling $28,000. The grants are awarded through the NEA’s Art Works and State and Regional Partnership grant categories.…
Local Church Rocks to Feed the Homeless as Non-profits Pick up Tab for Human Services Funding
The Vineyard Church’s Homeless Ministry serves over 12,000 meals a year through its justice and compassion ministries, many to the homeless and underfed. Since 2006, the church’s Friday Night Homeless Ministry has gone to Liberty Plaza Park…
Hired to Fight the “Good” Fight for Local Businesses in Washtenaw County
by P.D. Lesko
CHRIS GOOD IS a former People’s Food Co-op staff member. He also served as the President of the Co-op’s Board of Directors. In 2013, he brought together 50 businesses and musicians for the “Buy Local” music video project.…
Corner Health Center and Ozone House Among Orgs. That Will Share $1.34 Million in State Money
THE MICHIGAN Department of Community Health (MDCH) today announced the recipients of Michigan’s Health Innovation Grant. A priority for Governor Rick Snyder and MDCH, this is the second year that Michigan has awarded these grants to improve…
Charity Watchdog Group Gives Humane Society 4-Star Rating
CHARITY NAVIGATOR, AMERICA’S largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities, has awarded the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) the prestigious 4-star rating for good governance, sound fiscal management and commitment to…
Lack of Funding Causes County Latino Community Center to Lose Executive Director, Possibly Close
CASA LATINA, Washtenaw County’s first and only Latino community center, has appointed a new, volunteer executive director after a lack of funding prompted the organization’s founding executive director to temporarily step down. The move…