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Washtenaw County has released the 2025 - 2026 winter season emergency shelter and warming information.

View now: http://bit.ly/washtenaw-warming

Today is National Weatherization Day! Did you know that OCED has a FREE weatherization program that is open to Washtenaw County residents?*

Our weatherization program makes your home more energy efficient through appliance replacements, insulation, and air sealing.

OCED staff are at The Dispute Resolution Center's Restorative Justice Summit! OCED is a proud sponsor of the Dispute Resolution Center through our New Human Services Partnership.

It was great to listen to keynote speaker, Dr. Fania Davis, and take part in the breakout sessions.

The Financial Empowerment Center is extremely excited to announce the addition of FREE legacy planning to their regular services. This will allow Washtenaw residents to begin taking steps to protect their assets at no cost.

http://washtenaw.org/FEC

Our Barrier Busters team just released their 3rd Quarter report for 2025! Check out all the great work they are doing!

View the full report at http://bit.ly/4oG6h2r and view all past Barrier Busters reports at http://www.washtenaw.org/616/Reports-Data

The Empower Your Finances Fair originally scheduled for November 8th has been postponed. Please check back here and on our website for the new date!

http://www.washtenaw.org/oced

To learn more about My Future Fund and enroll your child, visit their website at http://www.myfuturefund.org

OCED staff attended the My Future Fund Early Start Breakfast last week! We are proud to have Economic Opportunity Division Administrator, Cheranissa Williams, serve as the County Liason for the program. She was on site presenting awards to recipients.

🎉 You're Invited to the Dorsey Estates Ribbon Cutting and Open House! 🎉

📍 Where: Dorsey Estates,220 N Park Street Ypsilanti 48198 (look for the big tent after the entrance)
📅 When: Wednesday, October 22 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM

Join us next week for our October Community Action Board meeting! We have an exciting schedule with staff presenting on current happenings, the New Human Services Partnership, and current Continuum of Care data. We also will have a community presentation from United Way.

OCED, the HAWC Call Center, and Washtenaw County will be closed this Monday, 10/13 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Normal county hours will resume on Tuesday, 10/14.

Mark your calendars! Join OCED and several community partners for the Empower Your Finances Fair.

WHEN: Saturday, November 8th at 10am - 3pm
WHERE: The Washtenaw County Learning Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor
REGISTER: http://bit.ly/4gRGsdf

There are vacancies in below-market units for rent in downtown Ann Arbor through the Ann Arbor Affordable Housing Waitlist!

There are several fully furnished one-bedroom apartments available in a high rise located in downtown Ann Arbor.

APPLY NOW: http://AnnArborWaitlist.com

Happening soon! Learn of local job opportunities, get face time with employers, and explore careers paths!

WHEN: September 23rd from 1pm to 4pm
WHERE: WCC Morris Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ypsilanti
REGISTER: http://bit.ly/JDAjobfair25

We hope to see you there!

Responses will help guide planning efforts for Southeast Michigan’s next Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, which is a strategic plan that helps guide regional economic development efforts and serves as a conduit for federal and state grants, as well as other resources.

Give your input! Take "Pulse of the Region" Economic Survey by SEMCOG! Survey: https://www.cobaltcommunityresearch.org/semcog.html

This survey aims to gather residents’ perceptions on Southeast Michigan’s economy.

It is important to give input in your community!

Another year, another successful SummerFest! OCED is a proud partner and sponsor of the annual Parkridge SummerFest and Joe Dulin Community Day.

A special thank you to the elected officials that came out and showed their support for the event.

This Saturday is the FINAL Woodlawn Cemetery Restoration Day of the season!

Thank you to all that have supported this project so far. To learn more, visit https://www.washtenaw.org/4558/Woodlawn-Cemetery-Restoration-Project

This week, OCED and partners broke ground on a new supportive housing development. OCED is part of a collaborative effort to assist Avalon Housing in the construction of 22 units in Ypsilanti. Our Brownfield Redevelopment Authority provided $1M in funding for the project

#oced

Lincoln will be serving congregate meals at Brick Elementary School at 8970 Whittaker Road in Ypsilanti from 12pm to 1pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

https://www.washtenaw.org/569/Community-Economic-Development?contentId=24468e38-2b54-4805-9240-15385345e85e

OCED is seeking public comment on the draft Washtenaw Urban County 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Residents can review the CAPER at http://www.washtenaw.org/urbancounty

Public comments will be accepted from August 31st to September 29th.

TOMORROW is the 15th annual Parkridge SummerFest in Parkridge Park, Ypsilanti, 11am - 6pm!

Who's excited?!

Notice of Public Comment Period: Construction for the new Hickory Way III apartment complexes is to begin, and there is currently a public comment period due to the construction area being located in a wetland.

Washtenaw County Commissioner @votejustinhodge was on hand yesterday as the Senior Nutrition Program celebrated the grand reopening of the Lincoln Senior Center’s senior café today!

Thank you commissioner Hodge, and great work SNP team!

Join us next week for our August Community Action Board meeting! We have a packed schedule with staff presenting on current happenings, the Financial Empowerment Center, the Brownfield Program, and current Continuum of Care data with a community presentation from Vivent Health.

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This Saturday is the 15th annual Parkridge SummerFest! Come and enjoy live music, free food, merchandise vendors, a nonprofit resource fair, a job fair, and free health screenings.

WHEN: Saturday, August 23rd from 11am - 6pm
WHERE: Parkridge Park in Ypsilanti on Harriet Rd

OCED is be seeking feedback on our CSBG Community Action plan from August 10th - August 28th.

Comments can be submitted by phone, email, through mail, or in person at the August Community Action Board meeting:

When: August 27th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: 4135 Washtenaw Ave, AA

*We are still accepting employer applications for this event! If you are an employer and would like to table, please register at http://bit.ly/JDAemployer25