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Ypsi charity helps formerly homeless people furnish their new homes

Sarah Rigg

December 11, 2019 |

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Response Location: United States, Ypsilanti, Michigan

A nonprofit was born out of a gesture of kindness from a group of friends who came together to fix and furnish a home for a single mom suddenly finding herself without a place to stay. House N2 Home has renovated and furnished homes for dozens of families and has partnered with local organizations such as a domestic violence shelter, a Salvation Army family center, and an interfaith group that provides homelessness services to the community.

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Ypsi-based program partners with formerly incarcerated writers to help youth heal through creativity

Sarah Rigg

October 16, 2019 |

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Response Location: United States, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Telling It, a Ypsilanti, Michigan based organization, uses creative writing, spoken word, and other forms of self-expression as a method of healing and mental health care for area youth. It hires people with similar life experiences and backgrounds as teachers and mentors, so that the young participants feel safe and welcome to share their experiences and feel understood. The program started as a literacy program but has since placed more emphasis on healing, even having social workers on its staff.

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Ann Arbor YMCA launches new programs to better engage Ypsi-area youth

Sarah Rigg

August 07, 2019 |

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Response Location: United States, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Troubling statistics and stories about children of color not getting the necessary physical fitness needed to be healthy is what lead the Ann Arbor YMCA to launch a new program targeted at this population of kids. "It's about keeping kids active and engaged but also about disease prevention," says Y on the Fly director Tess Jackson. "We're teaching them to stay active and eat healthy, and we instill the value of good character to help strengthen them in both a mental and physical way."

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Variety of programs help create path to home ownership for Ypsi area residents

Sarah Rigg

July 17, 2019 |

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Response Location: United States, Ypsilanti, Michigan

In Ypsilanti, Michigan, aspiring homeowners in the quickly gentrifying town are taking advantage of some lesser known programs to help people save up for down-payments and build credit. Those programs and other financial services and classes are helping people own homes in towns across the region.

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"Memory Cafes" offer support for people with memory loss and their caregivers

Sarah Rigg

April 17, 2019 |

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Response Location: United States, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Living with dementia can often lead to loneliness for not just those inflicted, but also the caregivers involved. To help create a community around this, the Ypsilanti Senior Center has started a monthly Memory Cafe that serves as a place for others in these situations to converse and connect.

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Ypsi-based program aims to restore dignity for women giving birth while incarcerated

Sarah Rigg

March 06, 2019 |

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Response Location: United States, Ypsilanti, Michigan

The Michigan Prison Doula Initiative seeks to provide pregnant women experiencing incarceration the support and care they need to maintain physical and mental health before, during, and after giving birth. The initiative has partnered with the Michigan Department of Corrections to start work in one prison – with the hopes of expanding to others – by providing prenatal counseling, support during birth, and postpartum visits.

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Program matching low-income "leaders" with higher-income "allies" graduates second cohort

Sarah Rigg

November 14, 2018 |

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Response Location: United States, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Circles Washtenaw County is a “financial stability program” that is part of a national network. The local version in Ypsilanti involves matching leaders, who participate in 12 weeks of training, with allies, who support the leaders upon completion of the program. Beyond promoting financial stability among local residents, the program also promotes accountability and helps foster relationships among people who might not otherwise work together. The program has had two successful cohorts so far, with plans to grow in the future.

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Michigan's homeless face major barriers to healthcare. Here's how providers are trying to help.

Sarah Rigg

October 01, 2018 |

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Response Location: United States, Michigan

Healthcare groups across the state of Michigan are working to address care for the homeless. From dedicated, privately-funded centers for LGBT youth to downtown clinics offering quality, affordable healthcare, Michigan groups are committing to extending health services to a vulnerable population.

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How telemedicine brings healthcare into vulnerable patients' homes

Sarah Rigg

August 23, 2018 |

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Response Location: United States, Michigan

Telemedicine, specifically telepsychiatry, is making getting psychiatric care into the hands of patients who would otherwise struggle to access timely mental health care. Patients connect with doctors or psychiatrists over video conference. Telehealth programs can help address social determinants of health like language barriers and limiting financial resources.

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Carefully-planned mobility makes transportation accessible for all

Sarah Rigg

August 03, 2018 |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, the original Motor City, needs to adapt to mobility changes and think beyond cars - and the city is doing just that. The city is increasingly offering “blended” transportation models, including public transport, cars, bike shares, electric scooters, and more. Leaders are advocating for a social justice approach to transportation. By focusing on including low-income communities, the city will do better socially and economically. From a system that provides non-emergency transport for medical appointments to “SMART” bus routes, Detroit remains a leader in mobility.

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