Opportunities for Families
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2024 Winter Clothing GiveawayTHIS IS THE WEEK of the WINTER CLOTHING GIVEAWAY!Please remind your clients, students, patrons, and friends that you have shared vouchers or publicised flyers with to:COME GET FREE WINTER CLOTHING, BOOTS, BLANKETS, COATS941 Grove Rd in YpsilantiFRIDAY, OCT 18 from 9am-6pm bring the voucher and a LARGE bag at their allotted timeSATURDAY, OCT 19 from 9-12noon, OPEN to the PUBLIC
Resource Spotlight
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Gathering for Good - Honoring Local Heroes, Ending Child Abuse
The Washtenaw Area Council for Children (WACC) is proud to announce this year’s "Gathering for Good," where the community is invited to come together to help end child abuse and neglect, and to honor our local heroes for their outstanding commitment to protecting children and ensuring their safety throughout Washtenaw County. The event will be held October 4, 2024, beginning at 6pm at Lake Forest Golf Club in Ann Arbor.
Award winners this year include:
Safe Kids Award - Paddock Elementary School in Milan
Champion Salute Award - Mike and Suzi Coghlan
Community Hero Award - Ann Arbor Skyline Teacher Ms. Anne Bezeau
Local comedian Brandi Alexander will kick off the evening with the humorous and sometimes unpredictable side of family life and raising children.
For tickets and more information about Gathering for Good, please visit washtenaw children.org.
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WISD - Parent Education Series on Mental Health Topics
The Washtenaw Intermediate School District has been hosting an online Parent Education Series of Zoom webinars on various mental health topics. These occur on the second Tuesdays of the month from 7-8pm. If you would like to view the previous recordings use the link above. The previous recordings cover the following topics: "Supporting Students' Mental Health", "Teen Dating Violence" and "Identifying and Assisting Youth in Mental Health Crisis".
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My Future Fund
My Future Fund is a program for all 1st-6th grade students who attend a participating Washtenaw County public school. All eligible students will receive an account with free money to jump start their savings for college and career training. The program will also include free financial education and planning support.
All eligible students will receive a free $25 deposit to start their account. Some students may qualify for an extra $475 based on their family income. Complete the My Future Fund Release of Information form by March 19, 2024 for your 1st-6th grader to be included in the next round of deposits, if eligible.
