Utilities
Faith in Action of Oakland County (FIAOC) focuses on repairing the homes of low-income elderly and disabled residents in Pontiac. FIAOC recruits volunteers and construction companies to help repair safety issues in homes, such as problems with roofing, plumbing, ramps, and more.
Elderly Care, Housing/Shelter, Utilities / 689 views
SCRAP is a non-profit recycling organization dedicated to upcycling/repurposing recycled material in creative ways, as well as educating children (and adults!) through field trips, school presentations, teacher training, art camp opportunities, hosting events, and even hosting birthday parties. SCRAP not only collects clean and reusable art/craft/office supplies, but all sorts of common recyclable items to provide materials for its programs.
Education, Utilities, Women, Children, Child Care / 648 views
The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (CIL)'s goal is to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities in the community by offering enrichment opprotunities, learning programs, and advocacy. Some services include but aren't limited to arts and recreational events, career and business mentoring, community advocacy, peer support groups, living services such as life skill workshops and finding care assistance, disability awareness and sensitivity training, and general mentorship programs.
Education, Housing/Shelter, Job Services, Legal Aid, Mentoring/Tutoring, Support Groups, Transportation, Utilities / 652 views
Orchard Hills Living is an assisted living facility serving residents in Ann Arbor. Orchard Hills offers recreation and socialization activities for its residents and has partnered with senior day care programs to allow its residents to participate in these activites.
Elderly Care, Housing/Shelter, Medical, Health Care, Medication, Transportation, Utilities / 709 views
The Ann Arbor Thrift Shop provides emergency social service aid through the sale of donated gently used clothing, housewares, and other items. The thrift shop provides monthly support and special grants to local social service agencies, and answers requests from social service case workers on behalf of people who need emergency aid for clothing, housing, utility bill payment, medical/dental care, car repair, and transportation.
Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy (WACA) advocates for and provides education for people with disabilities and their families. Services provided include a sliding scale fee for service program to help parents secure Individualized Education Plans for their children, transitional services for disabled youth reaching adulthood, and a family support subsidy to help pay for special expenses the family has while caring for severely disabled children.
Education, Medical, Health Care, Medication, Utilities, Women, Children, Child Care / 902 views