Community Action Network (CAN) envisions the closing of socio-economic gaps by providing educational and enrichment programs for children and teens, supportive services for families who are under-resourced, and challenging systems rooted in racism and inequality.

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Our House is building a unique, integrated model to support youth typically lacking the experience of growing up with significant adults in their lives. Through individual and group mentoring, life skills training, camp retreats, employment training, and supportive housing options, Our House builds upon each component to help assure successful outcomes as youth transition to adulthood. Participation in Our House programming is free and voluntary. 

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Faith In Action, with the help of many individuals, businesses, community groups, and congregational supporters, has become the largest emergency service provider in western Washtenaw County. We are the grateful beneficiary of significant help from Washtenaw County OECD, United Way for Southeastern Michigan, Material Girls, Chelsea Community Foundation, Ann Arbor Kiwanis, Dexter Community Fund, Dexter Lions, Dexter Rotary and Chelsea Hospital. FIA has partnerships with Food Gatherers and Avalon Housing.

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Our vision is to be a leader in fun, learning, and resources for all seniors throughout our community. A place where you don't have to act your age ... but you can!

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Food Gatherers is the food bank and food rescue program serving Washtenaw County. The lead agency for hunger relief in the County, Food Gatherers supports a network of more than 140 community partners with free and low-cost food, deliveries, and trainings. We operate several large direct service programs — the Food Gatherers Community Kitchen, the Summer Food Service Program, and the Healthy School Pantry Program — and work closely with community schools, universities, and healthcare providers to address gaps in services. Because hunger will not be solved with food alone, we advocate for policies and system changes to create an equitable food system.

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People in communities across the United States are missing school and work simply because they can’t afford basic necessities to manage their periods.

Pads, tampons, and menstrual cups are not covered by benefit programs (like SNAP), and some families are forced to cut back on these critical health maintenance items or prioritize other, equally critical purchases.

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We believe that one step in restoring dignity to a family who has endured homelessness is to help them create a home that is functional, comfortable, and inviting. Using both donated (and occasionally purchased) furniture and household goods, our team helps to convert a house (or apartment) into a real home - creating a space for people to thrive. 

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