Washtenaw County MSU Extension Winter Courses

Wed, 12/21/2016 - 4:12pm by monkk

The schedule for Washtenaw County Michigan State Extension winter courses has been released! Hot topics include parenting on your own, money management, and home ownership education. See the flyers attached to this blog for more information on course schedules. Further information and publications are available at the Washtenaw County MSU Extension office or by calling 734-997-1678.

MSU Extension provides information and education that helps people identify problems and find solutions to improve their homes, families, farms, businesses or communities. MSU Extension's goal is to provide practical, timely, research-based information and educational programs to help residents meet local needs. Extension programs are guided by experienced faculty and staff members across Michigan.

February Warming Centers & Temporary Weather Havens 2017

Wed, 12/14/2016 - 10:30am by Sunny29

The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County has released the following information about Warming Centers. Daytime Warming Centers rotate on a monthly basis. The Day Warming Shelter will continue until April 3rd. The full schedule along with a link to Temporary Weather Havens may be found here. Listed below are the sites for January and February:

--January 2017--
St. Mary's Student Parish (9:00am - 4:30pm)
331 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 663-0557

--February 2017--
First Congregational Church (8:30am - 4:00pm)
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY ONLY
608 E William Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 662-1679

First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor (8:30am - 4:30pm)
TUESDAY & THURSDAY ONLY
517 E Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 663-9376

The Delonis Center offers an overnight warming center for those experiencing homelessness. The center is open 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday and 8:30am - 7:00pm Tuesday and Thursday. For access to the Warming Center, each client must call Housing Access of Washtenaw County at 734-961-1999 and obtain a referral to the Delonis Center. The Night Winter Programs will continue through April 2nd 2017.

If you have any questions please e-mail Ellen at schule@ewashtenaw.org

Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Open Gym

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 10:41am by monkk

Winter is here! Do you have a fitness plan? Start today by attending an orientation at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Open Gym and setting a fitness goal before the New Year is here. To attend open hours at the gym you must go through orientation with a staff member. Each orientation session runs for an hour. Orientations will be held at the following times:

December 14, 2016 at 1pm
December 15, 2016 at 6pm
December 19, 2016 at 3pm
December 20, 2016 at 6pm

Open gym hours are on Tuesday from 10am to 4pm and Thursday from 10am to 6:30pm. For more information, to RSVP and/or request accommodations, email info@aacil.org.

Youth in Transition to Adulthood Support Group

Fri, 12/09/2016 - 2:17pm by monkk

Children’s Special Health Care Services and The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living will be co-sponsoring a Youth in Transition to Adulthood Support Group for youth with disabilities and chronic illnesses and their parents. This fun and informative group will be meeting during the first week of the month in January, February, June, and August and later in the months of April and September. The meetings will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 at The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living in Conference Room A. The first meeting is on January 5th and will feature a presentation on the new MiAble savings program for youth with disabilities. If you would like to attend, please RSVP with the number of attendees by noon on Tuesday, January 4th to barcomec@ewashtenaw.org or 734-544-6874.

Holiday Toy and Food Distribution

Wed, 11/30/2016 - 3:37pm by Sunny29

Do you know a family that could use some help this holiday season? They may be eligible to participate in Peace Neighborhood Center's Holiday Toy and Food Distribution! From Thursday, December 1st through Thursday, December 8th, families can call in between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon-Fri to register. Households do need to qualify, and priority assistance will be given in this order: families who are registered in Peace Neighborhood Center programs; families who have never been helped by the PNC Holiday Program; families who did not receive assistance in 2015; families who reside in Ann Arbor; all other families (who reside in Washtenaw County).

If you have questions or would like to register, please call Peace Neighborhood Center at: 734-662-3564

For anyone looking to save some money and give a thoughtful, hand-made gift, be sure to check out our many upcoming craft programs!

Cooking Matters Education Series

Mon, 11/21/2016 - 10:12am by monkk

Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters education series empowers low-income families with the skills to stretch their food budgets so their children get healthy meals at home, as part of the No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America. Cooking Matters serves families across the country through hands-on, six-week cooking courses and an interactive grocery store tour. Participants learn to shop smarter, use nutrition information to make healthier choices and cook delicious, affordable meals.

The first round of classes for 2017 will meet Thursdays, January 5 to February 9 from 6 - 8 p.m. at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Campus, Women's Health Center Culinary Studio, and will host a volunteer chef from Zingerman’s. Registration is required by Monday, January 2. Limited spaces are based on income eligibility. To register or for more information, contact Mary Donaldson, Nutrition Instructor with Michigan State University Extension at 734-222-3956 or morrism4@anr.msu.edu.

Home Repair and Energy Efficiency Programs

Thu, 11/17/2016 - 1:55pm by Sunny29

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley has a limited number of openings in two programs for qualified homeowners in Washtenaw County. Both programs serve owner-occupied, detached, single-family households up to 80% AMI (area median income). Mobile homes, condominiums and rentals are not eligible.

- Furnace Replacement Program:
Homeowners whose furnaces are 80% efficient or less may qualify for a new furnace. Following enrollment in the program, Habitat will have an approved HVAC contractor schedule an initial visit to verify that your furnace is eligible for replacement. At this time, the contractor will also inspect your water heater, take measurements and note any out-of-the-ordinary circumstances that might affect the replacement. If your furnace or water heater matches the replacement criteria, you’ll meet with a Habitat representative to provide documentation and complete paperwork for the replacement. Must have DTE for gas and electric. Please contact furnace@h4h.org with any questions or for more information.

- Critical Home Repairs for Veterans:
**5-6 REMAINING SPOTS OPEN FOR THIS PROGRAM**
Households in which a Veteran resides may be eligible for up to $15,000 of repairs, focusing on health and safety, structural improvements, energy efficiency, and accessibility improvements. Do not need to have DTE for utility service, but must be able to provide proof of ownership of home and be current with mortgage, home-owners insurance and property taxes. Please contact ruth@h4h.org with any questions or for more information.

A number of Tools are available to check the efficiency of your home, including a thermal leak detector, and this energy meter.

Warming Center Information Winter 2016-2017

Mon, 10/31/2016 - 4:25pm by Sunny29

The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County has released the following information about Warming Centers, and you can find the full schedule posted at the Delonis Center.

For access to the Warming Center each client must call Housing Access of Washtenaw County at 734-961-1999 and obtain a referral to the Delonis Center. From November 1st through November 11th, there will be in person HAWC screeners at the Delonis Center from 6:00-10:00 p.m. to help with intake.

The Day Warming Shelter will begin on December 5th 2016 and will continue until April 3rd.

The Night Winter Programs will begin on November 14th 2016, and the last night will be April 2nd 2017.

If you have any questions please e mail Ellen at schule@ewashtenaw.org

WCSO Community Education Series

Tue, 10/25/2016 - 9:59am by Sunny29

Please join the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office for the fourth installment of their community engagement and education series. This session will be presented in partnership with Friends of Restorative Justice and Community Mental Health. It will focus on the Seattle LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) program and TJC (The Jail to Community) programs in Maryland and their potential application here in Washtenaw County. You will have the opportunity to learn about these programs and site visits, ask questions, and provide feedback.

--Thursday, November 3rd--
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building
4800 E. Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, 48105

Please click here to register or email:wyattk@ewashtenaw.org

Michigan Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment Survey

Thu, 10/20/2016 - 4:29pm by monkk

Are you an individual with a disability or a friend or family member of someone with a disability? Do you want to share your opinion about the needs and services for individuals with disabilities in your community? If you answered yes, then you qualify to take an important survey about the service needs for people with disabilities in our Michigan communities. To take the survey online, click here. To take the survey over the phone, call Su Pi at (517) 432-0273. Your opinion is very important!