Washtenaw United: The Ann Arbor District Library as part of the literacy solution Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Republicans agree: Enhancing literacy needs to be a greater statewide priority. While they negotiate how best to support literacy efforts, there are strong progr...

This week on #WashtenawUnited: Eli Neiburger of the Ann Arbor District Library talks literacy, opportunity, and how local libraries turn reading into fun, exploration, and growth for kids & families across Washtenaw County. 📚✨ 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4c0Jrhx

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Did you know that MI voters could be asked to pass a show-your-papers ballot initiative next fall? That could impact eligible voters like YOU. Share your story to show your community how that could impact your right to vote. #HandsOffMIVote allvoting.org/4oXKaVA

Severe winter weather continues across southeast Michigan, bringing dangerously cold temperatures.

Stay safe: dress in layers, limit time outdoors & watch for signs of frostbite,

🔗 Find warming shelters in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb & Washtenaw counties 👇 unitedwaysem.org/UnitedWePrepare

Advocate for Affordable Water - United Way for Southeastern Michigan We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water in their communities.

Imagine choosing between taking a shower and flushing the toilet – that's the reality for the thousands of Michiganders facing unaffordable water rates. Take action with us to pass the water affordability package 👇 unitedwaysem.org/act/advocate-for-afforda...

Washtenaw United: Manchester Community Resource Center offers aid in western Washtenaw County Affordability is one of the major issues in 2026, and it has exacerbated food insecurity throughout the country and here at home in Washtenaw County. There are resources to help, but not everyone knows what is available. That is particularly true when y...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Carol Wotring talks compassion, connection and meeting rising needs. Hear how Manchester Community Resource Center is helping families across Washtenaw County find stability. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4sQ6DXr

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#Medicaid helps cover vital health services for more than 2.6 million #Michiganders. Now, Congress has proposed slashing those services with deep funding cuts. Join us to #advocate for every Michiganders right to healthcare. 🔗 below 👇 https://unitedwaysem.org/act/protect-healthcare/

Washtenaw United: MIRC's hopes for immigration policy for 2026 In 2025, there was a significant increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Washtenaw County. Federal immigration policy has created fear and uncertainty among the community's undocumented and documented immigrants. Federal funding chan...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Christine Sauve of the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center discusses how immigration policy changes are impacting families and communities in Michigan. Learn how advocacy and education are helping protect access to opportunity. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4kamooh

Washtenaw United: Expanding the reach of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science and Nature Center For more than 40 years, the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum has filled the space of a former firehouse at 220 E. Ann Street in Ann Arbor. As we close out 2025, we can look forward to another fascinating and...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Susan Westhoff sits down to discuss the importance of play, science and hands-on learning. Hear how community partnerships are helping build curiosity, connection and confidence through discovery. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4jBoc9j

Washtenaw United: Alpha House East now open and providing service in Ann Arbor Alpha House East is now open and providing shelter to the unhoused. The majority are Black women who are heads of households. WEMU's David Fair talked with Shonagh Taruza, the executive director of th...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Shonagh Taruza sits down to talk community collaboration. Hear how Alpha House, Trinity Health, Washtenaw County and the State of Michigan expanded shelter services through the opening of Alpha House East. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4aLNuiS

Advocate for Affordable Water - United Way for Southeastern Michigan We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water in their communities.

When our neighbors can’t afford their water bills, we all pay: with more illness, with crumbling infrastructure, and with higher rates. Demand that your legislators pass the water affordability package: unitedwaysem.org/act/advocate-for-afforda...

Advocate - United Way for Southeastern Michigan Advocate with United Way in support of policies that change our community for the better, around issues like food, health care and jobs.

#Medicaid provides essential health services to over 2.6 million people in #Michigan, including 1 million children. But a new federal budget proposal could slash funding by over $880 billion. We can’t let that happen. Protect Medicaid: https://unitedwaysem.org/act/protect-healthcare/

Washtenaw United: Growing Hope in Ypsilanti looks back on 2025 and ahead to 2026 Ypsilanti-based Growing Hope imagines a future where everyone has the power to shape their own food system, and no one has to go hungry. Call it “food sovereignty.” In a year when food insecurity is i...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Julius Buzzard, Executive Director of Growing Hope shares how food can build connection and help communities thrive. 🎧 Listen now: www.wemu.org/show/washtenaw-united/20...

Keep Mothers and Babies Safe - United Way for Southeastern Michigan We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water in their communities.

In Michigan, Black moms are 2.5X more likely than white moms to die from pregnancy-related causes. This is a crisis. Demand that your legislators act now: unitedwaysem.org/act/keep-mothers-and-bab...

Advocate for Affordable Water - United Way for Southeastern Michigan We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water in their communities.

We live in the Great Lakes state. We all deserve access to #CleanWater. Join us in demanding that our legislators pass the Water Affordability Package 👇 unitedwaysem.org/act/advocate-for-afforda...

Washtenaw United: Garrett's Space moving closer to opening residential facility in Superior Township A vision born from tragedy is giving hope to the future. In 2017, Julie and Scott Halpert's 23-year old son Garrett died by suicide. In their grief, and in hopes of preventing others from taking their lives, the Halperts envisioned a campus that would p...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Dave Garcia, Executive Director of Garrett's Space sits down to discuss a new healing facility coming to Superior Township. Learn how this non-medical, community-centered campus is expanding mental health support in Washtenaw County. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4j3HN1J

Michigan winters may be unpredictable, but your family’s safety doesn’t have to be. Through United We Prepare, United Way and Verizon are helping families access the tools and tips they need to stay safe all season long. Get winter readiness guidance 👇 http://unitedwaysem.org/UnitedWePrepare

Advocate for Affordable Water - United Way for Southeastern Michigan We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water in their communities.

Water rates have nearly doubled since 1980 – and that’s after accounting for inflation. The answer? The Water Affordability Package. Show your support by taking action with us: unitedwaysem.org/act/advocate-for-afforda...

Washtenaw United: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan Social and educational stressors have increased for youngsters since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. That's where Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan comes in. But there are challenges in finding mentors and volunteers. WEMU's David Fair ...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Dr. Joselyn Mitchell-Parker, Interim President and CEO of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan, sits down to discuss the impact of one-to-one mentoring, the urgent need for more volunteers and why showing up matters. 🎧 Listen Now: https://bit.ly/44GPi8L

Keep Mothers and Babies Safe - United Way for Southeastern Michigan We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water in their communities.

#Midwives can help mamas get better care at a lower cost, but many insurance companies don't cover licensed midwives who serve moms at home. Urge your legislators to change that: unitedwaysem.org/act/keep-mothers-and-bab...

Advocate for Affordable Water - United Way for Southeastern Michigan We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water in their communities.

We live in the Great Lakes state. We all deserve access to #CleanWater. Join us in demanding that our legislators pass the Water Affordability Package 👇 unitedwaysem.org/act/advocate-for-afforda...

Washtenaw United: Ypsilanti District Library creating community and connection There was a time when many thought of libraries as simplay a place to check out books and to study quietly. No more. While you can still do both of those things, libraries have become much more. They are a center of community engagement and have program...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Lisa Hoenig, Director of the Ypsilanti District Library, sits down to discuss how libraries foster learning, expand access and belonging and deepen community connections. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3MDQVha

Keep Mothers and Babies Safe - United Way for Southeastern Michigan We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water in their communities.

In Michigan, Black moms are 2.5X more likely than white moms to die from pregnancy-related causes. This is a crisis. Demand that your legislators act now: unitedwaysem.org/act/keep-mothers-and-bab...

Will your family be prepared when disaster strikes? Thanks to our partners at Verizon, United We Prepare makes it easy! Visit our webpage to learn more about strategies you can use to prepare for a crisis 👉 http://unitedwaysem.org/UnitedWePrepare

Keep Mothers and Babies Safe - United Way for Southeastern Michigan We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water in their communities.

The U.S. has the highest mom and baby mortality rates of any developed country. We need better health care for Michigan moms. Demand that your legislators pass the #MIMomnibus: unitedwaysem.org/act/keep-mothers-and-bab...

Advocate for Affordable Water - United Way for Southeastern Michigan We live in the Great Lakes state. Tell your legislators that Michiganders deserve affordable, clean water in their communities.

Water rates have nearly doubled since 1980 💧 – and that’s after accounting for inflation. The answer? The Water Affordability Package. Show your support by taking action with us 👇 unitedwaysem.org/act/advocate-for-afforda...
#KeepWaterOn #MakeWaterAffordable

Washtenaw United: Ypsilanti-based Student Advocacy Center of Michigan offers hand up to struggling K-12 students Suspensions in our public school system continue to be an issue. The students who are disciplined because of their behavioral issues often find it difficult to get out of the cycle and back on track. ...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Peri Stone-Palmquist, Executive Director of the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan, sits down to discuss how her organization helps students facing trauma & academic barriers access the support they deserve. Listen now: https://bit.ly/47ZTjWB

Washtenaw United: Fresh Start Clubhouse in Ann Arbor creating opportunities for those with mental illness Envision a world where all people living with mental illness lead healthy productive lives and have equal opportunity. That's the vision of Fresh Start Clubhouse in Ann Arbor. The non-profit emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and empower people living ...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Webb Lucas and Dan Seng of Fresh Start Clubhouse share how this Ypsilanti based organization is helping adults living with mental illness find purpose, connection and support. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/484A0N3

Washtenaw United: Ann Arbor-based GrieveWell helps residents confront moments of grief The holiday season is rapidly approaching. While most are planning their celebrations and family gatherings, there are all too many who struggle with grief through this time of year. There are strateg...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Alice Liao, Outreach and Marketing Manager at GrieveWell, discusses how grief affects us all. Learn how community support and creative healing can help us move forward after loss. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4hK0eb4

Washtenaw United: The Neutral Zone provide providing support to LGBTQ+ and BIPOC youth The political climate has brought back to the surface open prejudice, bias and discrimination. These are challenges that, in the best of times, have been a part of the lives of the LGBTQ+ members of our community. But all young people are experiencing g...

This week on #WashtenawUnited, Lori Roddy, Executive Director of the Neutral Zone, discusses supporting LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color, and how safe, creative spaces help them build confidence. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4hrqeb0