Let me tell you, friends, I have been at FID for more than 11 years, and I have never seen such a stressful time for the people we serve. The eviction moratorium has been lifted, as has the utilities shutoff hold. Federal COVID relief programs have ended.

Starting over takes courage. Natasha wanted a life free of violence for herself and her young twins, so she left a bad relationship in Detroit and moved to Ypsi.

What to say? What to say? When we started Circles Washtenaw County six years ago, we knew that we would need just the right Coach to make this program work.

Our Furniture Coordinator, Maria, joined Friends In Deed with the hope of creating a safer and more equitable county.