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The Rec & Ed High School Volunteer Program provides students with valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills, gain work experience, and explore potential career paths in a Rec & Ed camp environment while building their resumes and earning volunteer hours.
Volunteer students play a vital role in our summer camps by:
Assisting campers with projects
Supporting staff in leading games and activities
Creating an engaging, fun atmosphere
Contributing to various camp programs
For more program details, including an FAQ and application instructions, please direct interested students to our website here with more information on how to apply. Applications will be open on April 16 and be available to May 15.
Housing Support
Funding available for Ann Arbor residents facing eviction
Do you live in Ann Arbor and are facing eviction? You may qualify for funding to help prevent your eviction.
Learn more and apply here: Housing Eviction Prevention Program.
Heat and Utility Support
Looking for heat or utility support this winter?
There are resources to help Michigan families stay warm! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4pw2IwJ
House Repairs
Get on the Waitlist for a FREE Roof Replacement from Washtenaw County
The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is opening their Roof Replacement Waitlist Tuesday, January 20th.
If selected, folks will have their roof replaced completely FREE of charge.
The waitlist will open promptly at 12:00pm and will close at 4:00pm.
To join the waitlist, please call (734) 544-3008 or visit www.bit.ly/3PJhelp
Public Benefits Assistance
Need Help Getting Cash Assistance, Food Assistance or Health Care Coverage?
University of Michigan Law Students can help anyone who is trying to access public benefits.
To get support, call 734-252-6375 or email pbapboard@umich.edu
Academic Support
Free Tutoring from Washtenaw Literacy
Washtenaw Literacy offers free ESL, academic, digital literacy and other types of tutoring. Learn more by going to washtenawliteracy.org or by viewing the fliers below.
In-Person Tutoring for Adults (Ypsilanti)
Citizenship Tutoring (Ann Arbor and online)
Digital Literacy Tutoring (Ypsilanti)
In-Person ESL Tutoring (Several Locations)
Tutoring for Returning Citizens (Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti)
Reading, Writing and Math Tutoring for anyone 16+ (Ypsilanti)
FREE Weekly Online Tutoring, GED and ACT/SAT Help by College Students
End the Cycle Offers free weekly online tutoring by U-M College Students.
Parents can sign up their students here: www.endthecycleatum.org/students.
**AAPS is sharing this resource as an information item. AAPS does not vouch for the quality of this service. Parents should use their judgment when deciding if this service is right for their child.**
Health and Wellbeing
Care Solace Helps Families or Staff Connect to a Mental Health Provider
Care Solace is a free service that connects students, staff, and their families to care. You can use Care Solace to find available mental health and substance use providers matched to your needs.
Connect with Care Solace 24/7 for free by calling (888) 515-0595 or by visiting caresolace.com/aaps.
Multiple Languages supported.
Care Solace flyers are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin
Get a Sports Physical Through RAHS!
Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools (RAHS) is offering sports physicals at their Scarlett Middle School Location. Learn more here: RAHS-Scarlett Sports Physicals.
Substance Abuse Program for Adolescents: Catholic Charities Intensive Outpatient Program
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a structured treatment program for adults and adolescents managing substance use.
Learn more here: Catholic Charities IOP Program Flier.
WCC Dental Clinic
Beginning Feb 10th, the WCC Dental Clinic will offer low cost dental services for anyone in the community. Learn more here.
Trinity Health’s Nutrition Buddies Program
This FREE program for middle schoolers (ages 11-14) pairs youth with a medical resident physician mentor for 4 weeks of in-person, hands-on culinary classes at the Trinity Health Ann Arbor Women's Health Center.
All participants also receive a weekly produce subscription, a kit of cooking tools to keep, and one week of free summer camp at the Farm at Trinity Health Ann Arbor.
Financial Support
Get Help with Your Finances: Washtenaw County Financial Empowerment Center (FEC)
This free financial counseling service is designed for all income levels.
Get support around late rent payments and how to create emergency funds.
The FEC staff also has a partnership with DTE and can help consumers with shut-off notices, set up DTE payment plans, and help consumers navigate other utility services.
Learn more here: Financial Empowerment Center Brochure.
Schedule an appointment: FEC Scheduling Page
Summer Camps, etc.
Looking for Low Cost Camps, Activities, Scholarships and Resources?
Check out this summer activity document put together by members of the Washtenaw Alliance for Children and Youth (WACY) and will be updated continually as information becomes available.
Upcoming Events
All May: Mental Health Awareness Month Events from U-M Medical School
The U-M Medical School is offering virtual and in-person events all Month long to help families learn more about a variety of Mental Health Topics including AI and Mental Health, Helping Struggling Kids, Substance Abuse and more.
Learn more here: Mental Health Awareness Month Events
Friday, May 1, 4:30-6:30pm: CAN’s Mental Health Resource Fair
At the Bryant Community Center (3 West Eden Court, Ann Arbor)
Find out about available mental health resources in Washtenaw County!
Gift card door prizes for the first 20 attendees!
Learn more here: Mental Health Resource Fair Flier
Saturday, May 2, 8:30-11:45am: FREE Skin Cancer Screening at Hope Clinic
Learn more here: SPOT Skin Cancer Screening
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