Community Resources
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updated 04.13.21
Below are resources our community partners are providing to help support families and students.
We only include resources from existing nonprofits, businesses and organizations in our local community.
We understand that all resources may not work for all families or students. Please use your own judgement when selecting a resource to make sure it is the best option for you.Have a resource to share? Email us at partners@a2schools.org
COVID-19 Information
Urgent Needs (Housing, Utlitilies, Financial Assistance, Basic Needs, Childcare, etc.)
- COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) Online Application: The COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program is designed to keep Michigan residents who fell behind on their rent and/or utilities during COVID-19 in their homes. This program provides Covid Emergency Relief Assistance (CERA) for housing (rent), utility, and internet assistance to qualifying individuals or families. Learn more and apply here
- Printable applications: English, Spanish and Arabic
- Email printed applications to hawc.washtenaw@usc.salvationarmy.org
- Questions? Contact Housing Access of Washtenaw County (HAWC): 734-961-1999
- Printable applications: English, Spanish and Arabic
- Local Organizations Offering Utility Assistance:
- Information on Evictions, Unemployment Benefits, Utlilty Shutoffs and more: COVID-19 Essential Service updates from Washtenaw County
- The Ann Arbor Community Center is focusing on supporting urgent needs during the COVID-19 situation. If you have an urgent need, please call them at 734-662-3128 and leave a message. Be clear about what your need is in your message.
- Housing Assistance -- Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC): For families and individuals experiencing Issues with homelesses or experiencing a housing crisis.
- Washtenaw County Community Services Directory: Regulary updated listing of local Housing, Children and Youth Supports, Food Assistance, Health Services, Income Services and more.
- Michigan Pandemic Resource Guide including Unemployment and Worker Assistance, Food Assistance, Utility and Housing Assistance, Childcare Assistance, and more.
- 2-1-1 for Southeastern Michigan: 2-1-1 is available 24/7 and provides information about health and human services resources available. Search the database here.
- Engage@EMU has a listing of community resources including Childcare, Financial Assistance and more.
- Please use your personal discretion when choosing any resources that do not come from a registered organization.
Food
- AAPS Food Distribution
- Apply for Food Assistance Through MIBridges
- Listing of Food and Meal Locations created by the Community Action Network
- Food Gatherers Food Pantry Map.
- SOS Community Services: SOS operates a food pantry Tuesdays 1-6:30pm and Wednesdays 9-1pm at its Ypsilanti location. Each pantry visitor will recieve one bag of groceries at the door.
- Jewish Family Services offers delivery of their food pantry items.
- Use SNAP Benefits at a Local Farmers Market. Listing of Markets Here.
- For Elderly Residents: Request a Delivery. Meal or Friendly Reassurance.
Internet
- AAPS Public Wireless Access Information
- AAPS Mobile Hotspot Request Form
- AAPS Technology Hotline: For questions about device distribution or other technology issues, please call 734-997-1222 or email family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.us.
Mental Health and Crisis Services
- Mental Health Support for Frontline Workers: MI Frontline Support
- Community Mental Health offers 24/7 Crisis Services and more. 24/7 Hotline: 734-544-3050.
- Ozone House's Crisis Line is available 24/7 for youth looking for support or are at risk of homelessness.
- You Are Not Alone resources and video for students dealing with depression, grief, loss and other mental health issues.
- SafeHouse Center is available 24/7 to help survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault. Helpline: (734) 995-5444
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255.
- Grandparents as Parents Support Group: Catholic Social Services Washtenaw Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) program provides community support and resources for grandparents and other kinship caregivers age 55 years and older who are providing stability for their grandchildren, or other relative, under age 18 years. For more information, please contact Farah Khan at fkhan@csswashtenaw.org
Medical and Health Needs
Health Insurance
- Lost your job? Health Insurance Options During COVID-19.
- Get assistance with Health Care Coverage: Washtenaw Health Plan
The following health clinics are open:
- RAHS Health Clinics: Open by Appointment Only at Pathways to Success Academic Campus and Mitchell Elementary/Scarlett Middle School
- Hope Clinic: Call for information 734.484.2989
- Corner Health Center: Call for information .734.484.3600
- Packard Health: Call for information 734.926.4900 (Ann Arbor West); 734.971.1073 (Ann Arbor East); 734.985.7200 (Ypsilanti)
Immunizations
- Immunizations Available at the RAHS Clinic at Pathways to Success Academic Campus and other locations. Call to schedule an appointment: 734-973-9167. Interpreters and Document Translators Available. Not registered with RAHS? Call 734-988-2163.
Free and Low Cost Camp Options
Free and Low Cost Camp Options: View a list of camp scholarships and free and low cost camp options offered by local nonprofits. These options were compiled by WACY.Financial Navigation Assistance
United Way Financial Navigation Services: Offers free support in managing money + connecting to resources. Get help prioritizing payments for daily living expenses, maximize income through accessing benefits, managing debt and more. More information here.Transportation Assistance
Friends in Deed offers transportation assistance including gas, car repairs and cars.Handyman Services
The Handyman Connection Program provides free minor home repairs to low and moderate income homeowners in Washtenaw County through United Way. For more information or to apply, just call 2-1-1 from your phone.Crowd-Sourced Resources and Supports
Please use your personal discretion when choosing any resources that do not come from a registered organization.- A list of local Washtenaw County resources shared by community members
Education and Learning
The following academic support resources are provided by organizations and groups that have committed to following AAPS Strategic Partnerships Protocols for Virtual Engagement (more on our website). Please note that these resources are provided by volunteers and are free to parents and students. While there are benefits to free resources, it is up to parents to determine if a resource is appropriate for their student. Finally, while AAPS is partnering with these organizations, please keep in mind that these resources are offered by organizations unaffiliated with AAPS.-
826michigan Virtual Schoolwork Support (Grades 1-12)
This school year, 826michigan will be providing FREE online schoolwork support for students ages 7-18 attending school in the Ypsilanti, Detroit, and Ann Arbor areas. Learn more and register here. - Brainfuse (through AADL) provides live online tutoring support, writing support, language support and more.
- Brainfuse is free with your AADL Library Card. Don't have a card? Get one here.
- To access for free:
- Login through the AADL Homework Help page (click on the Brainfuse link).
- When you get to the Brainfuse page, click Login
- Go to the my account page and if you don't have one, you can create an account.
- More about Brainfuse here.
Activities and Entertainment
- A2SO Teacher Resource Hub: The A2SO Teacher Resource Hub is a new initiative by your Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra featuring learning materials that are designed with teachers in mind. The resources are inspiring, informative, and easy to use either in the classroom or for online learning. To access this free collection of materials, simply follow the link and fill out a request form. For questions, please contact Yi-Ching Chen (yiching@a2so.com), Director of Education & Community Engagement.
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AADL Offers Bookable Meeting Rooms on Zoom: Connect with family and friends for free with Bookable Zoom Rooms! The Ann Arbor District Library is offering free Zoom Online Meeting Rooms to any AADL card holder. You can book a Zoom meeting of two or more attendees for up to two hours. Zoom Meeting Room Bookings require at least one week's notice. Learn more and book a room here.
- Ann Arbor District Library
- Project Healthy Schools has a website full of exercise activites, nutrition, mindfulness and other resouces.
Volunteer
- Volunteer Washtenaw (run by the United Way of Washtenaw County) has volunteer opportunity postings.
- Volunteer with Food Gatherers
Make a Financial Donation
- Donate to a local nonprofit that supports AAPS students: Peace Neighborhood Center, Community Action Network, Avalon Housing, Ann Arbor Community Center, Girls Group, Safehouse, Ozone House, 826michigan, Alpha House and many others.
Donate Blood
We will continue to update this page with resources are we learn about them. Have a resource to share? Email partners@a2schools.org
AAPS Strategic Partnerships Office - COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) Online Application: The COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program is designed to keep Michigan residents who fell behind on their rent and/or utilities during COVID-19 in their homes. This program provides Covid Emergency Relief Assistance (CERA) for housing (rent), utility, and internet assistance to qualifying individuals or families. Learn more and apply here
