Personal Intervention & Support
Financial Need, Food Assistance, Housing/Utility Need
Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development, OCED has put together an essential services page for low income households, focusing on utility moratoriums (DTE and Consumers Energy have shut offs delayed through the COVID-19 crisis, for example), volunteer aid for isolated residents, and food distribution updates. Please note that this page is new and in process.
Website: https://www.washtenaw.org/3100/COVID-19-Essential-Service-Updates
The Food Bank Council of Michigan has a hotline for people to call if they need help applying for SNAP (or have questions about their SNAP case).
It's the Food and Other Resources Helpline (F.O.R. Helpline) - 1.888.544.8773
Website: https://www.washtenaw.org/3100/COVID-19-Essential-Service-Updates
The Food Bank Council of Michigan has a hotline for people to call if they need help applying for SNAP (or have questions about their SNAP case).
It's the Food and Other Resources Helpline (F.O.R. Helpline) - 1.888.544.8773
Community Action Network
CAN’s programs and services were designed in collaboration with residents to ensure basic needs, student academic and social needs, and community-building needs are met. Now CAN’s community centers provide a space with access to food and personal care items, staff who can connect families to resources throughout Washtenaw County, after-school and summer programs for K-12 students, and many community-building events, bringing families together.
Website: https://www.canwashtenaw.org/
Phone: (734) 994-2985
CAN’s programs and services were designed in collaboration with residents to ensure basic needs, student academic and social needs, and community-building needs are met. Now CAN’s community centers provide a space with access to food and personal care items, staff who can connect families to resources throughout Washtenaw County, after-school and summer programs for K-12 students, and many community-building events, bringing families together.
Website: https://www.canwashtenaw.org/
Phone: (734) 994-2985
CAN's Food Service Program
CAN provides meals for its children & youth during After School Programs & Educational Summer Camps, as well as weekly food distributions & on-site emergency food pantries for families within the communities with whom CAN partners. CAN food distributions & pantries open to all Washtenaw County residents. UPDATE 3/13/2020 - FOOD BANKS (except for Mitchell Market) will remain open during AAPS shut down.
MOST LOCAL LOCATIONS FOR SCARLETT FAMILIES
Bryant Community Center Market, Ann Arbor
(734) 477-0292
3 West Eden Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Hours: Mon-Tues: 12-3 pm, Wed-Thurs: 8:30-3 pm, Fri: 10-2 pm
Brick Community Center, Ypsilanti
(734) 994-2985 or (734) 263-1629
8970 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
CAN provides meals for its children & youth during After School Programs & Educational Summer Camps, as well as weekly food distributions & on-site emergency food pantries for families within the communities with whom CAN partners. CAN food distributions & pantries open to all Washtenaw County residents. UPDATE 3/13/2020 - FOOD BANKS (except for Mitchell Market) will remain open during AAPS shut down.
MOST LOCAL LOCATIONS FOR SCARLETT FAMILIES
Bryant Community Center Market, Ann Arbor
(734) 477-0292
3 West Eden Ct., Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Hours: Mon-Tues: 12-3 pm, Wed-Thurs: 8:30-3 pm, Fri: 10-2 pm
Brick Community Center, Ypsilanti
(734) 994-2985 or (734) 263-1629
8970 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197
Summer Food Service Programs
Friends in Deed
Furniture, Clothing, Car Repair, assistance w utilities. . .Friends in Deed tries to fill in the gaps of assistance offered by other agencies and organizations in Washtenaw County, which means we may answer a request for assistance by providing information about or making a referral to another organization that has a program of services that better fits a client’s needs. We also work to keep track of resources available in the community and pass on the information.
The Friends in Deed "Circles" program is a unique program that is based on the premise that developing meaningful relationships across socio-economic lines can have a dramatic impact on the effort to move families out of poverty. Knowing that relationships and connections matter, the Circles program matches a person in poverty with at least three middle or upper income partners for at least 18 months to build relationships. The goal of these relationships is to break the cycle of generational poverty by creating circles of support and connections with people who are committed to making real change in our community.
FIDWebsite: http://www.friendsindeedmi.org/
CirclesUSA Website: https://www.circlesusa.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiArK_fBRABEiwA0gOOcxN3V0g89UxYn5H0lb_0YbzXGM4-B1pVnxBW2ihRIgmepK04TQWYYRoC8UUQAvD_BwE
Furniture, Clothing, Car Repair, assistance w utilities. . .Friends in Deed tries to fill in the gaps of assistance offered by other agencies and organizations in Washtenaw County, which means we may answer a request for assistance by providing information about or making a referral to another organization that has a program of services that better fits a client’s needs. We also work to keep track of resources available in the community and pass on the information.
The Friends in Deed "Circles" program is a unique program that is based on the premise that developing meaningful relationships across socio-economic lines can have a dramatic impact on the effort to move families out of poverty. Knowing that relationships and connections matter, the Circles program matches a person in poverty with at least three middle or upper income partners for at least 18 months to build relationships. The goal of these relationships is to break the cycle of generational poverty by creating circles of support and connections with people who are committed to making real change in our community.
FIDWebsite: http://www.friendsindeedmi.org/
CirclesUSA Website: https://www.circlesusa.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiArK_fBRABEiwA0gOOcxN3V0g89UxYn5H0lb_0YbzXGM4-B1pVnxBW2ihRIgmepK04TQWYYRoC8UUQAvD_BwE
COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA)
CERA Program: CERA is run through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and provides both rent and utility assistance. This also includes support for internet bills. There will be an online application on their website for these services soon. Washtenaw County Contact is through Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC)
Website: www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141-5555-533463--,00.html
CERA Program: CERA is run through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and provides both rent and utility assistance. This also includes support for internet bills. There will be an online application on their website for these services soon. Washtenaw County Contact is through Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC)
Website: www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141-5555-533463--,00.html
Internet Essentials from Comcast
Internet Essentials from Comcast offers low-cost Internet service, discounted computer equipment and free digital literacy training to families with at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program.
In addition, effective October 2015, Comcast launched two trial programs, expanding Internet Essentials to eligible seniors and community college students in limited markets.
Internet Essentials Includes: 10 Mbps Internet service for just $9.95 a month + tax No activation fees and no equipment rental fees Option to purchase a computer for just $149.99 + tax Access to free Internet training online, in print and in person A wireless gateway, delivering in-home WiFi at no additional cost Internet Essentials is available in all areas where Comcast offers Internet service.
For additional information about Internet Essentials, including program eligibility criteria, please visit www.internetessentials.com or es.internetessentials.com. Internet Essentials - Senior and Community College Trial Community College - Please visit www.InternetEssentials.com/college for detailed eligibility and participating colleges or call 1-855-851-3638. Seniors – Please visit; www.InternetEssentials.com/seniors for detailed eligibility and participating organizations or call 1-855-850-4550.
Internet Essentials from Comcast offers low-cost Internet service, discounted computer equipment and free digital literacy training to families with at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program.
In addition, effective October 2015, Comcast launched two trial programs, expanding Internet Essentials to eligible seniors and community college students in limited markets.
Internet Essentials Includes: 10 Mbps Internet service for just $9.95 a month + tax No activation fees and no equipment rental fees Option to purchase a computer for just $149.99 + tax Access to free Internet training online, in print and in person A wireless gateway, delivering in-home WiFi at no additional cost Internet Essentials is available in all areas where Comcast offers Internet service.
For additional information about Internet Essentials, including program eligibility criteria, please visit www.internetessentials.com or es.internetessentials.com. Internet Essentials - Senior and Community College Trial Community College - Please visit www.InternetEssentials.com/college for detailed eligibility and participating colleges or call 1-855-851-3638. Seniors – Please visit; www.InternetEssentials.com/seniors for detailed eligibility and participating organizations or call 1-855-850-4550.
Phone/Text Services
Assurance Wireless – provides a phone
Assurance Wireless – provides a phone
- Free government phone with limited monthly minutes & unlimited monthly text. Call or apply online.
- Phone: 1-888-898-4888
- Website: www.assurancewireless.com
- Free government phone with limited monthly minutes & unlimited text. Call or go online to apply.
- Phone: 1-855-754-6543
- Website: www.qlinkwireless.com
- Free government phone with limited monthly minutes & unlimited text. Call or go online to apply.
- Phone: 1-800-378-1684
- Website: www.safelinkwireless.com
Vision Care
You may have lost your job, status, a partner, housing, health insurance, safety, and don’t know where to turn. We offer a one-stop “shop,” where you can problem-solve and connect with community resources in addition to our own: Personal counseling* | Divorce education & support | Job coaching | Community Resources* | Financial Coaching
Website: https://womenscentersemi.org/community-resources/finances/
Website: https://womenscentersemi.org/community-resources/finances/
GreenPath
Every year hundreds of partners and hundreds of thousands of people choose GreenPath because of the GreenPath Difference. We are a national nonprofit, focused on financial wellness. We are building a new financial culture and system to work for everyone. Our people-centered approach, ambitious goals, and creative strategies set us apart. We’re far more than a credit counseling agency.
We combine nearly 60 years of experience in credit counseling, debt management and personal finance education with a people-centered creative culture. Through direct services, partnerships, innovation and influence, we are transforming the culture of financial wellness in our country.
Website: https://www.greenpath.com/no-spend-november/www.greenpath.com/no-spend-november/
Every year hundreds of partners and hundreds of thousands of people choose GreenPath because of the GreenPath Difference. We are a national nonprofit, focused on financial wellness. We are building a new financial culture and system to work for everyone. Our people-centered approach, ambitious goals, and creative strategies set us apart. We’re far more than a credit counseling agency.
We combine nearly 60 years of experience in credit counseling, debt management and personal finance education with a people-centered creative culture. Through direct services, partnerships, innovation and influence, we are transforming the culture of financial wellness in our country.
Website: https://www.greenpath.com/no-spend-november/www.greenpath.com/no-spend-november/
COVID Funeral Assistance
COVID has brought profound sadness to so many families already struggling from the economic impacts of COVID. To assist families during these extremely difficult times, the American Rescue Plan included funding to assist families with funeral costs.
FEMA has begun to process applications to cover $9,000 in funeral costs to those that have lost loved ones to COVID-19.
FEMA’s program is open to anyone that has paid for funeral expenses for someone lost to the virus, regardless of income.
To apply, call the FEMA hotline at 844-684-6333. There is no deadline to apply for assistance.
For more information, visit https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance?fbclid=IwAR0aVQ1TJlaiBFqn5AqGbs9KnPzYesGWKvCQW85f3lUhvr93X_RwmAO-lcQ
COVID has brought profound sadness to so many families already struggling from the economic impacts of COVID. To assist families during these extremely difficult times, the American Rescue Plan included funding to assist families with funeral costs.
FEMA has begun to process applications to cover $9,000 in funeral costs to those that have lost loved ones to COVID-19.
FEMA’s program is open to anyone that has paid for funeral expenses for someone lost to the virus, regardless of income.
To apply, call the FEMA hotline at 844-684-6333. There is no deadline to apply for assistance.
For more information, visit https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance?fbclid=IwAR0aVQ1TJlaiBFqn5AqGbs9KnPzYesGWKvCQW85f3lUhvr93X_RwmAO-lcQ