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Avalon Housing develops and operates affordable housing centered on community, care and support for people exiting homelessness. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with communities in Ann Arbor, Dexter, Chelsea and (soon!) Ypsilanti.

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See inside Dunbar Tower, downtown Ann Arbor’s newest affordable housing Residents have begun moving into the new six-story apartment building in Ann Arbor's Kerrytown district where monthly rents can range from $0 to $900.

Take a peek inside Avalon's newest affordable housing building, Dunbar Tower in Kerrytown, which we have just completed in partnership with the Ann Arbor Housing Commission. Thanks MLive for the coverage! https://ow.ly/y2kb50Yneqp

27.02.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Impact Report 2025: Setting the Stage for More Housing and More Support - avalon housing Avalon Housing celebrated some significant milestones this past year, many of which were easy to see across Ann Arbor: we completed the 50-unit Grove at Veridian project on Platt Road, we’ve almost finished Dunbar Tower in Kerrytown, and our first project in Ypsilanti is under construction. But the progress that is less visible is just […]

This past year held a lot of milestones for Avalon, some visible, some less so. Read about the housing and support we provided with our partners in our 2025 Impact Report: https://avalonhousing.org/impact-report-2025/

26.02.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Run For Avalon The Run For Avalon is on Saturday April 4, 2026.

HUGE shout out to Alpha Rho Chi, the co-ed architecture fraternity at U-M, for hosting a charity 5K run that will benefit Avalon! The run will take place April 4 on U-M's North Campus. We're so grateful for the support! Check out details at https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/AnnArbor/AlphaRhoChi

23.02.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County for hosting Avalon staff this week for #BlackHistoryMonth -- we're so grateful for your hospitality and for your efforts to preserve the Black history of our area! Check them out at https://www.aachm.org/

19.02.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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MCAH's Shore To Shore Run 200 Miles (And 10 Shelters) To Fight Homelessness Running Shore To Shore to End Homelessness MCAH is thrilled to partner with Endurance for Change for the Run Across Michigan – a powerful journey of hope, determination, and perseverance. Running from Lake St. Clair to Lake Michigan, co-founder Brend…

UM senior Brendan LaFrenier is running across the entire state to raise money to address homelessness! He'll run from Lake St. Clair to Lake Michigan, in support of shelters in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing and Grand Rapids. You can support him at https://www.mihomeless.org/mcahs-shore-to-shore-run/

18.02.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

RIP to civil rights giant Rev. Jesse Jackson. His work for economic justice for all had a huge impact on housing policy. In this speech from 2023, former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge said there may not be a Fair Housing Act without Rev. Jackson's work. https://archives.hud.gov/news/2023/pr23-143.cfm

17.02.2026 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Avalon's administrative offices will be closed today for Presidents' Day. Residents can call 734-369-9338 for maintenance needs, and rent checks can be put in the drop box at our offices at 1327 Jones Dr.

16.02.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For #BlackHistoryMonth, we are reflecting on the contributions of the late Bunyan Bryant, who was among the local activists from the Congress of Racial Equity (CORE) helping establish and solidify Ann Arbor's housing non-discrimination ordinance. https://avalonhousing.org/arbordale-renaming/

09.02.2026 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're so grateful to the Karen Patterson and the other staff and volunteers from Humane Society of Huron Valley for holding a free pet vaccine clinic at Hickory Way yesterday -- 48 pets got their shots!

03.02.2026 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To kick off Black History Month, here's a map from Justice In Deed recording the approx. 8,500 properties in the county with racially restrictive covenants. While many have been repealed, the map represents an important historical record of segregation. https://www.justiceindeedmi.org/maps-and-data

02.02.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Reflections on the Point In Time count - avalon housing Photo: Volunteers for the 2026 Point In Time Count. Credit: Washtenaw County OCED The annual Point in Time Count is a census of homelessness that is conducted in communities across the country. The results are used by local organizations such as the Continuum of Care and by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development […]

Several Avalon staff were among the volunteers who braved the cold in Washtenaw County for the "Point In Time" count of homeless people across the county. Avalon's own Katrina Smith shared some reflections about the experience: https://avalonhousing.org/reflections-on-pit/

29.01.2026 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to the Humane Society of Huron Valley, we'll be hosting a free vaccine clinic for dogs and cats on Monday, Feb. 2 at Carrot Way. Pet owners who are facing housing insecurity, are seniors, qualify for low-income services or are facing extreme financial hardships are eligible to participate.

27.01.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Avalon offices are now open!

As a reminder, HAWC (Housing Access for Washtenaw County) is also open and can be reached at 734-961-1999. If you need a temporary warming center, visit https://www.washtenaw.org/2789/Winter-Warming-Centers for locations.

26.01.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Winter Emergency Shelter & Daytime Warming Centers In cooperation with OCED and other organizations throughout Washtenaw County, the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (SAWC) is providing emergency shelter for homeless individuals during the wint...

Avalon's offices will be closed UNTIL NOON today because of the cold weather. Residents can call 734-369-9338 for service and maintenance requests. HAWC is open and can be reached at 734-961-1999. If you need a temporary warming center, visit www.washtenaw.org/2789/Winter-... for locations.

26.01.2026 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Ypsilanti Freighthouse is open this weekend as a warming center! Please seek shelter if you're outside this weekend!
A full list of warming centers is online at https://www.washtenaw.org/2789/Winter-Warming-Centers.

24.01.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Avalon's offices will be closed today because of the cold weather. Residents can call 734-369-9338 for service and maintenance requests. See below for info on shelters and warming centers. Please seek shelter if you're outside today!

23.01.2026 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

3 county buildings are open tomorrow as warming shelters. All warming locations:
4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor (8:30am - 5:00pm)
220 N. Main, Ann Arbor (8:30am - 5:00pm)
555 Towner St., Ypsilanti (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Delonis Center, 312 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor
331 Thompson St., Ann Arbor (8am - 4pm)

22.01.2026 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very cold weather is coming. The Delonis Center and the HAWC hotline will be open tomorrow. You can go to Delonis at 312 W. Huron, or call 734-662-2829. HAWC can be reached at 734-961-1999. If you need a temporary warming center, visit https://www.washtenaw.org/2789/Winter-Warming-Centers.

22.01.2026 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Director of Finance - Ann Arbor, MI Avalon Non Profit Housing Corporation supportive housing provider created in 1992 as a long-term solution to address homelessness. Avalon and its subsidiaries owns and operates apartments at sites throughout Ann Arbor. Avalon also manages rent vouchers with private landlords, and partners with the Ann Arbor Housing Commission to provide housing alternatives for formerly homeless adults and familie...

New job posting: Director of Finance! If you're a finance professional with a passion for service in the pursuit of supportive housing for all, this might be the job for you! https://avalonhousing.applicantpro.com/jobs/3960957

20.01.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our offices will be closed today for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Residents can call 734-369-9338 for maintenance needs. Rent can be put in the drop box at our offices at 1327 Jones Dr.
"...It is a cruel jest to say to a bootless man that he ought to lift himself up by his own bootstraps." - MLK

19.01.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Repairing Homes with a Purpose: A New Partnership for A Brighter Way & Avalon Housing - avalon housing (Photo caption: From left, crew member Richard Ward, crew member Chaddick Gembel, A Brighter Way Washtenaw County Director LaQuan Hill, and crew member Adam Kouraimi at Avalon’s Carrot Way Apartments.) A new partnership between Avalon Housing and A Brighter Way, a group that helps formerly incarcerated people find work, is proving to be a win […]

Repairing Homes with a Purpose: a new partnership for A Brighter Way & Avalon Housing is based on shared values and a commitment to dignity and community:.https://avalonhousing.org/abw-partnership/

16.01.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to our Employees of the Month for November and December, Tegan Johnson and Grayson Carr. We appreciate you!

13.01.2026 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Avalon awarded Low Income Tax Credits for the third and final phase of the Hickory Way Apartments - avalon housing Avalon Housing has been awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits which will bring in approximately $10,000,000 in tax credit equityΒ  for the third phase of the Hickory Way Apartments campus in Ann Arbor .Β  The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) announced the awards in December.Β  The tax credits will pay for about 60% of […]

An award of Low Income Housing Tax Credit allows Avalon to move forward with planning for the third and final phase of our Hickory Way Apartments campus, with 39 more apartments! https://avalonhousing.org/hwiii-taxcredit/

07.01.2026 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing everyone the best in 2026!

02.01.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Avalon’s offices will be closed for the holiday on Thursday, January 1. Residents can call 734-369-9338 for maintenance needs, and rent checks can be put in the drop box at our office at 1327 Jones Drive.

01.01.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chronic homelessness has risen 77% in Washtenaw County since 2022, but together we can meet this challenge by creating more safe and affordable homes.
Please consider supporting Avalon as we provide supportive and affordable housing for more of our neighbors in 2026: avalonhousing.org/donate

31.12.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are committed to providing permanent supportive housing to people exiting homelessness, regardless of possible federal funding cuts.
With your help, we'll keep building affordable housing paired with the support services that are crucial to helping our residents thrive: avalonhousing.org/donate

30.12.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had some great milestones in 2025, with the opening of The Grove and groundbreaking at 206 N. Washington in Ypsilanti. But we know the need for supportive housing is rising.
Please consider supporting our work to provide safe homes for our neighbors: avalonhousing.org/donate

26.12.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Avalon’s offices will be closed for the holiday on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25. Residents can call 734-369-9338 for maintenance needs, and rent checks can be put in the drop box at our office at 1327 Jones Drive.

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