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Food Gatherers

“Rocking for the Homeless”—Mar. 22 Benefit Concert to Feature George Bedard and the Kingpins

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Mar 21, 2015 0

by Donna Iadipaolo ON SUNDAY MARCH 22, George Bedard and the Kingpins will be playing a benefit concert, “Rocking for the Homeless,” for the Ann Arbor Vineyard Homeless Ministry at 2275 Platt Road from 4-6 p.m. Not only will attendees…

Columns

Food Gatherers Announces $50,000 Matching Gift Challenge

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Mar 3, 2014 0

A LOCAL ANONYMOUS donor has offered to match, dollar for dollar, financial gifts made to Food Gatherers up to $50,000 through Monday, March 31. With the match in place, donations to Food Gatherers of one dollar will provide enough food for…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: 3649 + 540 = Achievement Gap

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Nov 28, 2013 0

THE NUMBERS, ABOVE, represent the number of children enrolled in the Ann Arbor Public Schools who qualify for free or reduced price breakfasts and lunches. One in four children enrolled in the Ann Arbor Public Schools qualifies. This number…

Columns

Urban Exile: Food Gatherers’ CEO Eileen Spring Fights Hunger & Local Trend of Professional Entitlement

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Nov 7, 2013 0

June 8th marked the 24th time Food Gatherers has put on its annual fundraiser Grillin'. According to Food Gatherers staffers at the event, this year's numbers topped last year's numbers, including number of attendees and amount raised.…

Ann Arbor Politicos Dish Up Millions in Public Money & Give SPARK Pals A Pass On Public Accountability

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Dec 5, 2011 7

by P.D. Lesko I read a Tweet from Ann Arbor SPARK on November 17th: "Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK's CEO, speaking at the VC breakfast in San Jose, California. http://twitpic.com/7felds." Krutko was the Chief Development Officer for the…