Washtenaw County residents aged 50 and over may not get out and about as easily as younger folks. It can be even harder for those with less financial means
Washtenaw United: 04/05/21
WEMU has partnered with the United Way of Washtenaw County to explore the people, organizations, and institutions creating opportunity and equity in our area. And, as part of this ongoing series, you’ll also hear from the people benefiting and growing from the investments being made in the areas of our community where there are gaps in available services. It is a community voice. It is Washtenaw United.
ABOUT EMMA ROEDER:
As the VITA Program Manager, I work to ensure we can offer free, secure, and confidential tax preparation services to low income families and individuals in Washtenaw County. The VITA program relies on the support of volunteers who go through IRS required certification and training in order to become certified VITA volunteers. We work to provide access to VITA services across the county by partnering with other agencies, prioritizing areas of the county that have the highest levels of poverty. A tax refund can be
Washtenaw United: 03/15/21
WEMU has partnered with the United Way of Washtenaw County to explore the people, organizations, and institutions creating opportunity and equity in our area. And, as part of this ongoing series, you’ll also hear from the people benefiting and growing from the investments being made in the areas of our community where there are gaps in available services. It is a community voice. It is Washtenaw United.
ABOUT ALMA WHEELER SMITH:
Alma Smith served in the Michigan Legislature for 14 years, 6 in the House and 8 in the Senate. She served on the powerful Appropriations Committee in both chambers. Prior to service in the Legislature, she worked as a Senior Producer at the University of Michigan Television Center and Legislative Coordinator for State Senator Lana Pollack. While working and raising three children, Alma represented her community as an Ann Arbor Cablecasting Commissioner, South Lyon Community Schools Board of Education Trus
As WEMU continues to mark Women's History Month, we continue to talk with some of the women working today to building a new and better future. The Black
United Way of Washtenaw County launches new $200K fund for local nonprofits
Meredith Bruckner, Community News Producer, All About Ann Arbor
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United Way of Washtenaw County s offices at 2305 Platt Rd. in Ann Arbor. (Meredith Bruckner)
ANN ARBOR – United Way of Washtenaw County has announced it is accepting applications for its new Opportunity Fund for local nonprofit programs.
The $200,000 fund will support organizations whose work serves residents with low incomes, people of color and systemically and/or historically marginalized people.
UWWC prioritizes investing in safety-net services focused on education, health and financial stability with a mission to create a reality in which one’s zip code no longer determines their opportunity in life.