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We often talk about the concept of giving back and paying it forward. That is precisely the idea behind the upcoming National Days of Action. Between June 12th and 16th, United Way branches across the country, including here in Washtenaw County, put hundreds of volunteers to work in their respective communities to improve local quality of life. United Way of Washtenaw County corporate giving manager, Ben Thompson, joined WEMU's David Fair with all you'll need to know.
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Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on September 28th. Damage assessment continues and the rebuild will be lengthy. As WEMU's Taylor Pinson reports, the Michigan regional branch of the Red Cross says it’s doing what it can to help.
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Project Grow in Washtenaw County is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, and we’ll look back on five decades of community gardening and advocacy for sustainable gardens in Ann Arbor and beyond. WEMU's David Fair is joined by Project Grow managing director Kirk Jones to discuss the lessons learned in the first 50 years and what the immediate and longer-term future holds.
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Volunteers are the energy behind many nonprofit organizations. A great volunteer never overstays their welcome. The Ann Arbor Summer Festival knows Steve Guttman is a great volunteer. He’s been with them for decades! Join Deb Polich on this edition of "creative:impact" to meet Steve and hear why he’s at the Top of the Park year after year.
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Ypsilanti’s Meals on Wheels has changed its volunteer training process as a result of the coronavirus. Instead of having an initial, in-person…
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If you've ever been to a music performance at The Ark, you know why it is a revered venue, not only in Ann Arbor, but throughout the country. For…
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A lot of attention is being focused on a Washtenaw County senior housing complex because of malfunctioning equipment in the building that has residents…
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Red Cross volunteers from Washtenaw and Lenawee counties are answering the call for help in the wake of hurricane Isaac. Hear more from WEMU's Bob Eccles.