Community Partners
Engage@EMU partners with a plethora of local organizations to further strengthen the ties between EMU, Ypsilanti, and the community. Below is a list of our Community Partners. Within each section is the Mission Statement of our partner as well as a button linking to the partner's website. To ensure the accuracy of these descriptions, portions may be taken from our partner's websites.
Amplify Expand dropdownAmplify Colectivo is a collective of mental health therapists who support the growth of people, organizations, and communities by providing culturally-sensitive mental health services, supervision for early-career mental health professionals, consultation and training services to amplify mental health knowledge among local businesses and organizations.
A Brighter Way Expand dropdownA Brighter Way empowers formerly incarcerated individuals returning to our community to achieve purpose-filled lives with the guidance of a supportive, experienced team.
Ann Arbor SPARK Expand dropdownAnn Arbor SPARK is a Local nonprofit providing business resources for Ann Arbor Area business including funding, expansion guidance, connection with resources, and more!
Ann Arbor YMCA Expand dropdownThe Ann Arbor YMCA is a charitable association of adults and children joined by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of children and teens, promoting healthy living, and supporting our neighbors. Each day, we work to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the chance to learn, grow and thrive
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan Expand dropdownThe Mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
Bright Futures Expand dropdownBright Futures forges an alliance with three economically challenged suburban school districts and Eastern Michigan University’s Institute for the Study of Children, Families, and Communities in the office of Engage@EMU. The project serves students and families in twelve schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District, eight sites in the Ypsilanti Community Schools, and two sites in Romulus Community Schools.
City of Ann Arbor, Natural Area Preservation Expand dropdownNatural Area Preservation works to protect and restore Ann Arbor’s natural areas and to foster an environmental ethic within the community. This involves conducting plant and animal inventories, ecological monitoring, and stewardship projects in Ann Arbor parks
City of Ann Arbor - City Administrator's Office Expand dropdownIs the office responsible for the maintenance and execution of certain municipal duties.
Community Action Network Expand dropdownCAN partners with children, youth, and families from under-resourced Washtenaw County neighborhoods to create better futures for themselves and improve the communities in which they live.
Corner Health Center Expand dropdownCorner Health Network offers a full range of health care, mental health, and supportive services for young people as they transition to adulthood. Their team—physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, a psychiatrist, social workers, nutritionist, and health educators—is well versed in the unique and specific needs of young people and their children.
Dispute Resolution Center Expand dropdownThe Dispute Resolution Center offers affordable, constructive, restorative and healing approaches to conflict resolution for the residents of Washtenaw and Livingston counties.
Downtown Development Authority - Ypsilanti Expand dropdownThe Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority is dedicated to supporting the small businesses that make our city home. We provide grants, opportunities, and support to existing businesses and help welcome new ventures.
Educate Youth Expand dropdownEducate Youth guides and encourages Ypsilanti teens to earn their high school diploma with a two year post-high school plan and a goal of becoming future leaders who will strengthen and drive change in their community.
Family Empowerment Program Expand dropdownEastern Michigan University's Family Empowerment Program works to help families living in complexes owned by the Ypsilanti Housing Commission to make strides toward self-sufficiency in three key areas - employment, education, and health/wellness.
Family Learning Institute Expand dropdownFamily Learning Institute is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to providing free tutoring for low-income students in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, helping them achieve grade-level reading proficiency in grades 2-5.
Growing Hope Expand dropdownGrowing Hope fosters an equitable & sustainable local food system where all people are empowered to grow, sell, buy, prepare and eat nourishing food.
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley Expand dropdownHabitat for Humanity of Huron Valley works to enrich Washtenaw County through a legacy of affordable homeownership for families of low-income.
Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County Expand dropdownJewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is a private non-profit social services agency community founded in 1993. Originally established by the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County to assist the growing number of refugee families in Ann Arbor from the former Soviet Republics, JFS has since grown into an organization providing programs and services ranging from older adult caregiving to resettlement and career services and more.
Mentor2Youth Expand dropdownMentor2Youth is a non-profit organization serving Ypsilanti youth through mentorship, academic support, and ch
Michigan Medicine Expand dropdownMichigan Medicine is the University of Michigan’s academic medical center, transforming lives through a combination of ground-breaking research, expert clinical care and leading-edge medical and scientific education.
My Brother's Keeper Expand dropdownMBK Alliance works to unleash the power of communities working together to solve problems for boys and young men of color, at a level to improve real life outcomes.
NEW Expand dropdownNEW works alongside leaders, thinkers and visionaries, cultivating transformation in our community through relationships rooted in our values. They believe that learning is continuous, and that sharing systems, space and strategies with our partners builds resilience in our sector and the world at large.
Ozone House Expand dropdownOzone House provides holistic support and housing services that enhance the wellbeing and safety of young people through empowerment, advocacy, and connection.
Peace Neighborhood Center Expand dropdownPeace Neighborhood Center’s mission is to provide programs for children, families, and individuals who are affected by social and economic problems.
Riverside Arts Center Expand dropdownThe Riverside Arts Center offers, promotes, and nurtures dynamic arts and cultural programs through arts education, performing arts, visual and fine arts activities that serve and engage the community in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, and the surrounding area.
SOS Community Services Expand dropdownSOS Community Services is a community-based nonprofit. They are dedicated to preventing and ending family homelessness in Washtenaw County through partnerships with caring individuals, local businesses and organizations, social service agencies and professionals.
St. John the Baptist Works of Mercy Food Pantry Expand dropdownOffers food support to the Ypsilanti Community via a food pantry.
Student Advocacy Center of Michigan Expand dropdownThe Student Advocacy Center of Michigan helps students in grades K-12 stand up for their rights when they are suspended, expelled, denied special education support, or faced with racism or some other barrier at school
Trinity Health Expand dropdownTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 127,000 colleagues and more than 38,300 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states.
United Way of Southeastern Michigan Expand dropdownUnited Way of Southeastern Michigan's mission is to mobilize the caring power of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan to improve communities and individual lives in measurable and lasting ways.
United Way of Southeastern Michigan's Website
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Expand dropdownServing a population in excess of 350,000 residents spread across 25 local units of government, the Sheriff's Office focuses on building strong local communities through quality public safety and social justice services for all of Washtenaw County.
Upward Bound Expand dropdownUpward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits.
Ypsilanti Community Schools Expand dropdownYpsilanti Community Schools offers many learning opportunities for students. Experts in K-12 education along with the universities, business, and parent partners have assisted in the development of our exciting educational system.
Ypsilanti District Library Expand dropdownThe Ypsilanti District Library builds community through discovery, education, and partnerships.
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Expand dropdownYpsilanti Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals, social contact and other services to the homebound elderly, ill and disabled in eastern Washtenaw County, to enable them to enjoy healthier, safer, and more independent lives.
Ypsilanti Senior Center Expand dropdownThe Ypsilanti Senior Center is the virtual home away from home for area seniors, providing a community of peers for connection, education, and active living.
826 Michigan Expand dropdownSince 2005 826 Michigan has been inspiring school-aged students to write confidently and skillfully with the help of adult volunteers in their communities. Thousands of students in 826michigan’s free programs have enriched the literary landscape with their powerful voices, boundless creativity, and infectious enthusiasm.