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Our Mission

Helping people in need and building community to end poverty.

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Our Programs & Services

While we will consider requests on a case-by-case basis, our main programs are outlined below. The information below should help you determine if you qualify for assistance and what documentation will be required from you if you choose to apply. If your request does not fall into one of the categories, please call our Help Line (734-484-4357) between 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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Direct Assistance

Our direct assistance programs involve utilities, one-time prescriptions, monthly storage, work shoes, educational supplies for adult learners, and other things on a case by case basis.

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Furniture

We accept donations of used furniture and pass it on, for free, to our community’s many families in need.

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Circles

Circles is a program  based on the premise that developing meaningful relationships across socio-economic lines has a dramatic impact on the effort to move families out of poverty.

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Transporation

We offer car repair assistance to families who need a car to get to work and/or to obtain medical treatment for a severe condition.

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Ways To Get Involved

There are many ways you can help. In addition to your financial support, you can volunteer to help keep our programs running. If you would like to devote some of your time to assist families in need,
please call our main number (734) 484-7658 or fill out our volunteer form today!

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Congregational Supporters
  • Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church
  • Crossroads Community Baptist Church
  • Calvary Presbyterian Church
  • First Baptist Church – Ypsilanti
  • First Congregational Church
  • First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor
  • First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti
  • First Unitarian Universalist Church
  • First United Methodist Church of Ypsilanti
  • House on the Rock Church
  • Immanuel Baptist Church
  • King of Kings Lutheran Church
  • Knox Presbyterian
  • Presbyterian Women of Ypsilanti
  • St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church
  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
  • St. Luke Lutheran Church
  • St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
  • Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church
  • Zion Lutheran Church
Major Funders