Housing and Shelter

Eight United Way funded agencies are working in coordination with the Washtenaw Housing Alliance to ensure that:

• quality outreach
• homeless prevention
• emergency shelter
• transitional housing
• and housing with supportive services are available for local individuals and families at risk of homelessness

United Way recognizes the complexity of this collaborative work and believes that no single agency can solve all the homelessness challenges in Washtenaw County. Agencies have recommended that a portion of United Way funding be combined with other local funds to create a resource pool to address the multitude of issues that arise from homelessness.

In a twelve month period, agencies reported that your United Way investment leveraged over $5 million in direct related services last year towards the issues of homelessness.

"This United Way's involvement as one of six funders who are committed to the joint integrated funding approach ensures that homelessness supportive services are in place. This will be an example for other communities to follow."
Chuck Kieffer, Executive Director, Washtenaw Housing Alliance

Partners: Catholic Social Services • Michigan Ability Partners • Ozone House • Shelter Association of Washtenaw County • Washtenaw Housing Alliance • Peace Neighborhood Center • SOS Community Services • SafeHouse Center • The Salvation Army-Washtenaw