Community Services
A user’s guide to helping services, this section focuses primarily on nonprofit groups that provide direct services to individuals.
Key:
S indicates special programs for seniors.
V denotes a service that welcomes volunteer assistance.
U see Umbrella organizations for more information
Umbrella Organizations
View our map of social services umbrella organizations in Ann Arbor
The following groups support other nonprofits or offer services in multiple areas. Use the key to find specific services.
(734) 663-0401
301 N. Main, #300
Founded in 1963, the AAACF manages more than $185 million in assets and more than 600 charitable funds, awarding more than $72 million in grants and scholarships over its history. Awards $6-8 million annually to support community organizations and programs in the areas of health and human services, housing and homelessness, arts and culture, education, the environment, seniors, youth, and scholarships for local students. aaacf.org
(734) 971-9781
4925 Packard
Human service agency offering more than two dozen programs including food assistance, mental health treatment, domestic violence and child abuse prevention, adoption and pregnancy counseling, foster care, and services for seniors and at-risk families. csswashtenaw.org S,V
United Way phone line and website offers help with utilities assistance, food, shelter, or any other basic need; refers callers to groups that provide assistance. Live operators answer 24 hrs. at the 211 line. Live chat or email online. unitedwaysem.org/2-1-1
(734) 769-0209
2245 S. State
Provides a wide range of clinical and community services for Washtenaw County, including older adults, unemployed, individuals and families, refugees, and others. Offers counseling, case management, food pantry, meal delivery, transportation, immigration services, and daily ESL classes. info@jfsannarbor.org, jfsannarbor.org S, V
2939 Birch Hollow
(734) 677–0100
Jewish philanthropic, educational, and social justice programs, including engagement opportunities for young Jewish professionals. info@jewishannarbor.org, jewishannarbor.org V
(734) 997-1678
705 N. Zeeb
Information and education about agriculture and natural resources; programs for children, youth (including 4-H), and families; and community and economic development. Open to all. msue.washtenaw@county.msu.edu, msue.anr.msu.edu/county/info/washtenaw
(734) 998-0160
1100 N. Main, #100
The 11,000-square-foot NEW Center rents office space and conference rooms to area nonprofits (subject to Covid-19 restrictions). Offers organizational development consulting, leadership development programs, back-office financial management, and IT services. info@new.org, new.org V
1111 N. Maple
(734) 662–3564
Provides programs for Washtenaw County children, families, and individuals affected by social and economic problems. Services promote positive youth development and leadership to break cycles of poverty while addressing educational and economic inequalities. info@peaceneighborhoodcenter.org, peaceneighborhoodcenter.org V
(734) 971-1944
2770 Carpenter, #200
Services for children, youth, families, and older adults. General and supervised foster care, Supervised Independent Living (SIL) for youth, and adoption services. Foster parents, SIL host families, mentors, tutors, and homes always needed. info@samaritas.org, samaritas.org S, V
101 S. Huron, Ypsilanti 48197
(734) 485-8730
Community-based nonprofit providing services to families facing housing instability in Washtenaw County. Emergency family shelter and rapid rehousing programs, food pantry, in-home parenting education program, and information and referrals for community resources. All services free to county residents. info@soscs.org, soscs.org V
