COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK

Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation (Parks & Rec) is asking locals to help pick out the location of a new pavilion through an online community survey.

Community Action Network is running a food and fund drive for local families this holiday season.

ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor’s quest to make the Bryant neighborhood carbon-neutral just got a $500,000 boost. The Bryant Community Center in Ann Arbor on Oct. 31, 2022.Ryan Stanton | The Ann Arbor News“Watch out — it’s just a catalyst,” she added, hinting at more to come to advance neighborhood decarbonization efforts. “With the new MSHDA funding, we hope to be able to help about 40 Washtenaw County residents,” he said. MORE FROM THE ANN ARBOR NEWS:Ann Arbor offers 5-year outlook on how climate tax could change the citySee where Ann Arbor residents rate city highest, lowest in 2022 surveyAnn Arbor residents behind on water bills can get up to $650 under new programAre Ann Arbor city leaders walking the talk on climate action? Your guide to what’s on the Nov. 8 general election ballot in Washtenaw County

ANN ARBOR, MI - Children in need of supplies for the upcoming school year can get stocked up during a Back to School BBQ hosted by Community Action Network. School supplies, including nearly 200 backpacks, free books and gift cards for purchasing clothes, have been donated from area businesses and churches, . Backpacks are filled with supplies that are age-appropriate and by grade level, Director of Bryant Market & Facilities Fayiza Nabilsi said. In addition to providing school supplies, the event features community organizations, like the library, Washtenaw County Health Department and DTE Energy, who are providing information on getting booster shots, getting a library card and paying your energy bill. Donors of backpacks and other supplies for the event include DTE Energy and Verizon.

Eight organizations were awarded sustainability grants by the City of Ann Arbor this summer.

66% of this year’s funds went to organizations in Ypsilanti and eastern Washtenaw County.

The Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV) and new community partners are working together to feed hungry Washtenaw County pets.

ANN ARBOR, MI — From housing stabilization to educational programs and community building, the Community Action Network offers a wide variety of supportive services to tenants of Ann Arbor affordable housing complexes. The nonprofit agency is now carrying on its work at a new community center at the Ann Arbor Housing Commission’s Creekside Court apartments at 3425 Platt Road. The Housing Commission has partnered with CAN to operate the community center, which includes gathering space, a commercial kitchen, food pantry and computer center. This is CAN’s seventh community center and fourth in partnership with the Housing Commission, Moore said. MORE FROM THE ANN ARBOR NEWS:Ann Arbor OKs $1.5M for new Avalon Housing apartment developmentsQ&A: Ann Arbor affordable housing leader explains ambitious $397M planShould police carry Tasers?

ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is gearing up to make big strides on expanding the supply of affordable housing in the city, putting a new 20-year tax for that purpose to use. In recent years, the Housing Commission also added 26 new affordable housing units on Miller Avenue and Maple Road. The Housing Commission now manages 17 affordable housing properties in the city with 548 apartments, plus 2,089 rental subsidy vouchers. MORE FROM THE ANN ARBOR NEWS:$5.1M from new Ann Arbor affordable housing tax could go toward downtown high-riseQ&A: Ann Arbor affordable housing leader explains ambitious $397M planAnn Arbor officials want to increase diversity of city’s mostly white populationShould police respond to mental health emergencies? Ann Arbor exploring alternativesAnn Arbor’s Miller Manor still picking up the pieces after suspected arson