Community Resources Information

826MICHIGAN'S ONLINE SUMMER PROGRAMS

Link to flyer
We're delighted to share that 826michigan's free summer program sign up is now live. This summer, all of our programs will be offered online, and materials for writing kits are available to be sent home to families, too (I've highlighted those below, and we'd be glad to deliver those in large batches, as folks are interested). Our full program flyer is attached to this email as well, and all links are below! If you'd be able to circulate this to any interested teachers or families, we'd be grateful!

Thank you!

*826MICHIGAN'S ONLINE SUMMER PROGRAMS*

WRITERS CLUBS

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

A weekly meeting of a community of writers in a digital space, where students work with volunteers to draft an original piece of creative writing to publish.

Writers Club for Wee-bots | Ages 6-8

Mondays: July 6-August 10

4:00-4:45pm

Writers Club | Ages 9+

Thursdays: July 9-August 13

4:00-5:30pm

Comic Creators Club | Ages 9-14

Tuesdays: July 7-August 11

4:00-5:00pm

LUNCH POEMS

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

A weekly poetry workshop (offered online) where we read, write, and share delicious poems, and also have the opportunity to publish our work.

Lunch Poems for Elementary Writers | Ages 7-11

Wednesdays: July 8-August 12

1:15-2:15pm

Lunch Poems for Elementary Writers | Ages 7-11

Thursdays: July 9-August 13

1:15-2:15pm

Lunch Poems for Middle & High School Writers | Ages 12-18

Wednesdays: July 8-August 12

2:30-3:30pm

Lunch Poems for Middle & High School Writers | Ages 12-18

Thursdays: July 9-August 13

2:30-3:30pm

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

Writing for Wee-bots | Ages 5-10 [CLICK HERE TO REGISTER]

Wednesdays: July 8-August 13

6:00-7:00pm

A weekly storytime program–join whenever you can make it!–through which early writers read a story together and practice one aspect of the author's work in our own writing.

Write Now Writing Kits [CLICK HERE TO REGISTER]

Hard copy or digital writing kits covering a range of topics and writing projects, delivered to your family to write all summer long, anytime!

Writing Activities (from YpsiWrites) [MORE INFO HERE]

Three writing activities a week that can be done anytime, anywhere! These activities accompany the Ypsilanti District Library's summer themes of Garden-to-Table, Around the World, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). Check out YpsiWrites.com for even more writing activities for writers of all ages!

Engage @ EMU - For High School Students

Engage @ EMU offers high school students an opportunity to earn three (3) free, transferable credits by participating in their Prevention Theater Collective program on Wednesdays. The program starts Wednesday, January 13th, and registration is required! See flyer for details.

Please contact Ariel Pompay with any questions at asjones@emich.edu or 313.704.4052

Engage at EMU

EITC Earned Income Tax Credit - Family Resource

Thanks to the Michigan Children's Trust Fund, attached is a flyer with information on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is an important benefit providing extra money to working families.

Don't Miss Out Flyer

EITC FAQ

Free Weatherization Program

Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development has a free weatherization program to replace inefficient furnaces, old refrigerators, seal and insulate walls and attics, and more. These services can help reduce energy usage and bills by as much as 20%.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, call (734) 544-3008 or visit http://washtenaw.org/weatherization

Learning Labs

For more information, questions, or concerns, please email"
ycs-learninglabs@ycschools.us

Dwayne Hunter
Project Coordinator
dhunter@ycschools.us

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Ypsilanti Community Schools is excited to announce the opening of On-site and Virtual Learning Labs. In an effort to support our students in an unprecedented way, we will work together with the community to meet the needs of our students by removing barriers to equitable education. With the support of our partners, we will host (10-20) on-site LEARNING LABS throughout the Willow Run and Ypsilanti communities and several virtual LEARNING LABS. The following pages provide information about each of our LEARNING LABS. Parents/Guardians can enroll by completing the Learning Lab Enrollment Form here.

The goals of the Learning Labs are to:

build connections with students
be a resource to assist students with navigating remote learning and technical support
leverage resources through our Collaboration for Change initiative and community partners to close the achievement gap
offer YCS students excellent academic opportunities in their local communities during a pandemic by identifying specific locations in the YCS community to meet the needs of students and families.

All LEARNING LABS will be FREE to all qualifying students.
At our On-site Learning Labs, students will receive breakfast, lunch, and have access to reliable internet. Students must wear a mask, maintain six feet of social distance, and comply with all of the policies and procedures of the site. Please note that some sites will require temperature checks for entry.

Virtual Learning Labs will be accessed via Google Meet or Zoom.
Space is limited at Learning Labs. If the program is full your child will be added to the waitlist. For more information or questions, email ycs-learninglabs@ycschools.us.

Enroll Here (Learning Labs Interest Form)

Learning Labs

Virtual Learning Labs

On-Site Learning Labs

Virtual Learning Labs Link to more information
On-Site Learning Labs Link to more information

Family Learning Institute Parkridge- 591 Armstrong Dr.

U of M Phi Delta Epsilon

Toyota’s AAC

Elevate

My Brother’s Keeper

CLN Book Pals

We Read - U of M

Bright Futures

Bright Futures - YCMS

Estabrook Michigan Reading Corp

Erickson Michigan Reading Corps

Perry Michigan Reading Corps

Washtenaw Promise

Pandemic EBT Program

Families with children who received free or reduced-cost lunches at school qualify for new program

The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program (P-EBT) provides temporary funding to address emergency food need for families affected by the pandemic.

P-EBT food assistance benefits will go to Michigan families with students ages 5-18 that are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. This included families currently receiving Food Assistance Program benefits, as well as those not currently enrolled in the programs. No application is necessary for eligible families to receive P=EBT benefits.

Link to Pandemic EBT Program flyer

Resiliency Center

Ypsilanti Community Schools Resiliency Center Grand Opening

Due to an overwhelming number of holiday assistance forms received this afternoon, we are now putting families on a waitlist with hopes to fulfill additional requests.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Marquan Jackson at mjackson9@ycschools.us

Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) supports students and families during the school year thru various programs and initiatives. As we move through this difficult time and into 2021, we are proud to announce the Ypsilanti Community Schools Resiliency Center (YCSRC).

PDF File YCS Resiliency Center Flyer

The Center will be a central point of access for families in need of resources. The Resiliency Center will provide a constant space for donation drop-off and cataloging, plus students' basic needs such as clothing, school supplies, personal hygiene products, emergency food, and more. This center will also be a resource for our community partners who work directly with our YCS students and families.

The Ypsilanti Community Schools Resiliency Center will serve over 300 individuals within the first month as we plan to provide holiday assistance immediately. If you need assistance during the holiday, please fill out the attached form.

Roof Replacement Program Waitlist

The Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) is excited to announce the reopening the Roof Replacement Program waitlist. The waitlist will be opened on Friday, April 30, 2021 at noon. Owner occupied households who reside in an Urban County participating jurisdiction whose income is at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) are encouraged to add their name to the waitlist. The waitlist will be closed when we have sufficient names and homes to serve over the next year.

Beginning Friday, April 30, 2021 at noon, you can add your name to the Roof Replacement Waitlist on the OCED webpage here: https://bit.ly/3sDwVvH

Questions can be directed to Yvonne Cudney at 734-544-3008 or cudneym@washtenaw.org

There are current income guidelines for the Roof Replacement Program:

# of People in Household | Gross Income

1 person - $55,950

2 ppl - $63,950

3 ppl - $71,950

4 ppl - $79,900

5 ppl - $86,300

6 ppl - $92,700

7 ppl - $99,100

8 ppl - $105,500

Adding your name to the waitlist does not guarantee program eligibility, program terms and conditions apply.

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Summer Camps and Programs

Community Resources - Summer Camps and Programs

Summer Camps and Programs

Summer camps and programs for kids and youth will be listed on our website.

Link to summer camps and programs

The Michigan Learning Channel

Keep Student Engaged Over the Summer

8 Week Program

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Link to more information Side 2

Top 5 Reasons to choose Ypsilanti Community Schools

Link to flyer

University of Michigan - Michigan Engineering

2020 Summer Programs Opportunities

CEDO offers a collection of summer programs for a diverse group of middle and high school students. We strive to provide greater educational opportunities for young people including individuals from educational, cultural, geographic, or socioeconomic backgrounds considered to be underrepresented in engineering. Our academies challenge young people to explore engineering disciplines through exciting real-world challenges. The curriculum takes a holistic approach to learning focusing on STEM education, personal and professional development, and college readiness.

Link to apply

Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Summer Playground Camp 2021

Opening summer camp registration Monday 3/15!!

Link to the registration form and more information

YCMA / YVC - Free Opportunities for Teens

Lists of upcoming YVC service-learning projects and YCMS 2020 Teen Summer Programs COVID REVAMP information.

Link to 2020 Teen Summer Programs COVID REVAMP flyer

Link to YVC Summer 2020 Flyer

GIVE 365, Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm (various locations around the Ann Arbor Area)

GIVE365 volunteers work to enhance, beautify, and maintain our beloved Ann Arbor parks. During a workday, volunteers may be working on picking up litter on the ground, or in canoes on the Huron River, weeding playgrounds or garden beds, planting flowers, spreading woodchips, painting, or any other need that may come up in a park. We bring the music, tools, and expertise; you bring the energy and desire to make a difference and together we make a beautiful parknership!

Project Dates & Details:

Tuesday, July 7, 9am - 12pm, Gallup Pond (3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor)
Tuesday, July 14, 9am - 12pm, (Location TBD)
Tuesday, July 21, 9am - 12pm (Location TBD)
Tuesday, July 28, 9am - 12pm (Location TBD)

Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC), Wednesdays, 9am - 12pm, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti, MI

The Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC) is a coalition of watershed residents, businesses, and local governments. HRWC is the oldest regional river protection organization in Michigan. Our mission is to protect and restore the river for healthy and vibrant communities. We work with a collaborative and inclusive spirit to give all partners the opportunity to become stewards; generate science-based, trustworthy information for decision makers to ensure reliable supplies of clean water and resilient natural systems; and passionately advocate for the health of the river and the lands around it.

YVC participants will collect samples of bug and other creatures that live in our streams. These insects tell us how healthy the river system is, where the healthier areas are, and where we need to focus our restoration efforts.

Project Dates & Details:

Wednesday, July 8, 9 - 12, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti
Wednesday, July 15, 9 - 12, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti
Wednesday, July 22, 9 - 12, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti

Natural Area Preservation (NAP), Thursdays's, 9am - 12pm (various locations around the Ann Arbor Area)

Natural Area Preservation (NAP) works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic among its citizens. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories, ecological monitoring, and stewardship projects in Ann Arbor parks. These tasks are performed by both staff and volunteers.

One third of NAP’s field work is done by volunteers, so community involvement is vital to the success of its conservation efforts. NAP projects take volunteers well beyond the realm of litter clean-up into broader areas of concern, such as maintaining biodiversity and restoring damaged ecosystems. Through the combination of hands-on involvement and scientific understanding, NAP hopes to encourage and support a connection between individual volunteers and their surrounding natural environment. By sharing this experience with friends and neighbors, volunteers play a crucial role in fostering an environmental ethic in the community.

Project Dates & Details:

Thursday, July 9, 9am - 12pm, Ruthven Nature Area, Ann Arbor
Thursday, July 16, 9 am - 12pm, Furstenberg Nature Area, Ann Arbor
Thursday, July 23, 9 am - 12pm, Cedar Bend Nature Area, Ann Arbor

YCS Virtual Realtor Breakfast in Partnership

YCS Virtual Realtor Breakfast in Partnership with MJ Townsend & Associates

The realtor breakfast was held, Friday, March 19, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (EDT)

Video Recording of Virtual Realtor Breakfast link

Ypsilanti District Library To Offer Curbside Pickup

To help maintain social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, the Ypsilanti District Library will start offering curbside pickup service at its Whittaker branch on Monday.

Residents will be able to use a link on the library’s website to request items such as books, movies, and puzzles and schedule a date and time to pick them up. Julianne Smith is the assistant director of the library and says the items will be placed on tables outside the library.

Link to more information

Ypsilanti Youth Summer Program | ALL JULY!

Events, activities, and discussions for youth throughout July FREE of charge to all that attend. There will be food, giveaways, and more.

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Ypsilanti District Library Family Support

Ypsilanti District Library Information

Ypsilanti District Library

YDL is offering several new services.

1. Students can receive an eCard to access digital books, movies, and databases now through the end of August. We can create these cards in two ways.

a. A teacher can send us a list of students' names and birthdates and we will send a list of card numbers you can share with families.
b. Individual students can email a photo of their student ID or parent’s ID along with their birthdate to connaghan@ypsilibrary.org and we will send their card number directly to them.
c. If students need to renew their regular card or get the number and PIN, they should email ydlcovidhelp@ypsilibrary.org or call 734-879-1318 and leave a message.

2. We have compiled a resource guide with links to content available through any device you can use when planning remote lessons. It includes eBooks, STEM websites, fun writing activities, and virtual field trips. You can use it to develop lessons or share directly with families.

3. A flyer about our resources and how to contact the library is attached for you to share directly with families.

Link to flyer