Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

08/21/2026

We were honored to be a sponsor of this fantastic community event and to support Growing Hope's vision. We share their commitment to making an impact in the community they serve and congratulate them on the success of the 2026 YPSI FoodFest!

08/20/2026

Our Community Reads is opening doors for Ypsilanti students and families. 📚

From storytimes and shared reading moments to campus visits at Howard, Harvard, and Stanford, young scholars are experiencing learning beyond the classroom and discovering what’s possible for their futures.

We’re proud to support programs that inspire curiosity, confidence, and opportunity across our community.

Learn more about the impact: https://www.aaacf.org/news/our-community-reads-aaacf

08/20/2026

A meaningful afternoon of connection, reflection, and community impact is ahead. AAACF’s 2026 Annual Community Meeting (ACM) will bring together Washtenaw County residents, leaders, partners, and changemakers to highlight the people and initiatives helping our community thrive.

This year’s gathering also marks 10 years of AAACF’s Community Scholarship Program (CSP) - a decade of expanding opportunities for local students!

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
⏰ 4–6 PM
📍 Washtenaw Community College – Morris Lawrence Building

This event is open to the public, and registration is requested. https://www.aaacf.org/about/aaacf-2026-acm-registration

08/17/2026

Strong communities grow when we invest in one another.

At AAACF, we bring people and resources together to nurture the SEEDS of success across Washtenaw County - creating opportunities, fostering connection, and cultivating lasting impact for generations to come.

✨ https://youtu.be/E62Fp4dzgZg

Strong communities grow when we invest in one another.At AAACF, w...

08/13/2026

¡Presentamos la Encuesta de Necesidades de la Juventud del Condado de Washtenaw 2026!

¡El Consejo Juvenil de la Fundación Comunitaria del Área de Ann Arbor (AAACF) lanzó oficialmente su Encuesta de Necesidades de la Juventud para todos los estudiantes de preparatoria del Condado de Washtenaw!

Esta encuesta fue creada por jóvenes y para jóvenes, con el fin de asegurar que las voces de los estudiantes de preparatoria del Condado de Washtenaw ayuden a orientar la filantropía local.

Las respuestas ayudarán a definir las prioridades de otorgamiento de subvenciones del Consejo Juvenil, asegurando que los recursos y fondos lleguen a donde más los necesitan los jóvenes del Condado de Washtenaw.

- Es rápida: Completarla toma menos de 10 minutos.
- Es 100 % anónima: No se recopilan nombres y la privacidad de cada participante está estrictamente protegida.
- Tiene un impacto real: Tus respuestas ayudarán a generar un cambio duradero en tu comunidad.

Si eres estudiante de preparatoria en el Condado de Washtenaw, haz clic en el enlace a continuación para compartir tu perspectiva y ayudar a fortalecer tu comunidad.

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08/10/2026

So glad we got to be part of making this happen. Incredible to see LGBTQ+ youth given the space to create, share, and be heard!

08/09/2026

2026 年沃什特瑙县青少年需求调查正式启动！

安娜堡地区社区基金会（Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation，AAACF）青年委员会现已正式启动面向沃什特瑙县全体高中生的青少年需求调查！

这项调查由青年发起、为青年而设，旨在让本地高中生的声音直接参与社区慈善资源的规划与决策。

收集到的反馈将直接帮助青年委员会制定资助重点，确保资金和资源能够投向沃什特瑙县青年最需要的领域。

- 填写快捷：完成调查仅需约 10 分钟。
- 100% 匿名： 不会收集姓名，个人隐私将受到严格保护。
- 意义重大： 您的回答将为社区带来持久而积极的影响。

如果您是沃什特瑙县的高中生，请点击下方链接分享您的想法，共同为社区带来积极改变。

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#青年之声 #沃什特瑙县 #社区影响力

08/07/2026

Save the date! Join us for AAACF's Annual Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at Washtenaw Community College's Morris Lawrence Building.

This special gathering brings together Washtenaw County residents, community leaders, partners, and changemakers to celebrate the people, partnerships, and programs making a difference across our region.

This year's event will also feature a special celebration of the 10-Year Anniversary of AAACF's Community Scholarship Program, recognizing a decade of creating opportunities for local students.

The event is open to the public, and all Washtenaw County residents are welcome. Registration is required. Registration details will be announced soon - stay tuned!

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
📍 Washtenaw Community College – Morris Lawrence Building

08/07/2026

Strong communities begin with listening. 🤝

Join AAACF President & CEO Shannon Polk for a Chat with Shannon - an open invitation to share ideas, ask questions, and connect on all things Washtenaw County & community-related.

📍 AAACF Office - Downtown Ann Arbor
📅 August 11 & August 18
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
✨ Conversations are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
🚨 Share with your fellow Washtenaw County neighbors & friends

We hope you'll stop by and say hello!