IHN at Alpha House

06/09/2026

Lunch Box Donation Request

We are excited to share that we have been given a wonderful opportunity through the City of Ann Arbor’s summer camp program. Ten of our children have been selected to attend camp free of charge, which is truly a blessing. This experience will bring them so much joy, allowing them to make new friends, play, and create lasting memories.

To help them fully participate, we are hoping to provide each child with a lunch box. Having their own lunch box will make them feel prepared, confident, and included alongside their peers.

We kindly ask for your support in donating 10 lunch boxes for these children. Thursday will be the last day of this donation.

Your generosity will directly impact their camp experience and happiness. If you are able to help, please reach out to us. We deeply appreciate your kindness and support for our children.

Thank you for helping us make this summer special! I HN Alpha House.

06/02/2026

Trish Cortes, Executive Director of Community Mental Health, “We’re now seeing homelessness in places in the county that we never have,” she said. “We’re getting called from every corner of the county.”

As Ann Arbor grapples with rising homelessness and associated mental health challenges, downtown restaurant and store owners have been expressing growing concerns it's impacting their businesses.

06/02/2026

We are incredibly blessed to have the support of a dedicated network of churches, community groups, and individuals who spend many hundreds of hours a year making sure that our facilities and our grounds express our values. When one has a beautiful, welcoming place to call home, even temporarily, it helps one to feel valued, cherished, and safe.

A special thank you to Mary Robinson, Diane Knibbs, and the Dexter Garden Club for taking on this labor of love ❤️
A special thank you also goes out to Ms. Susan and Ms. Victoria who consistently pour everything into serving Alpha House. It takes a village! 🧡

06/02/2026

"RED" Day is Keller William’s annual day of giving back. Every May, agents, leaders, and associates step away from their daily business duties at KW and venture out into their communities to Renew, Energize, and Donate. They've been doing this since 2009!

One lovely group of KW associates came to Alpha House West on May 14th and spent the entire morning cleaning walls, wiping windows, and organizing donations. They also brought lunch for the families at Alpha House! We are incredibly grateful for these volunteers and their passion for community improvement. Thank you all so much!"

06/01/2026

When one takes the time to care for their body, your mood improves. When your mood improves and your nervous system regulates, you are better able to think clearly and plan. When you’re thinking clearly and you feel good about yourself and your appearance, success soon follows.
Thank you to Ms. Alethia Battles, Ms. Kathy Wyatt and the lovely ladies from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for collecting self-care supplies for our families. You are a blessing! 🧡

05/28/2026

The kids at Alpha House say “67” whatever that means. Also, Happy Spring! 🌺

05/27/2026

Don’t forget to reserve your tickets for the final screening of “The Road Home”, a documentary addressing housing insecurities and homelessness in Washtenaw County. The screenings will also include guest speakers and panel discussions following the film.

May 28, 2026 @ 6PM at the EMU Student Center

05/21/2026

“Demand quickly outpaced the center’s intended capacity, with Rev. Faith Fowler, executive director of Cass Community Social Services, saying many of the guests have faced mental and physical illness, substance use challenges, and other crises, with seniors and children disproportionately represented.”

Built for 75, now serving as many as 350.

A Detroit drop-in center for unhoused residents has seen demand far exceed expectations, according to Cass Community. It has served 2,874 people, including nearly 1,000 children and youth.

05/18/2026

Washtenaw County’s crisis of chronically unaffordable housing is now so acute and has been going on for so long that there is an entire hour and 40-minute-long documentary about it. The Road Home features a who’s-who of Washtenaw County’s most prominent political leadership and social workers ...

05/14/2026

The need is great.

🔗 https://l.mlive.com/58sh80
Nearly 300 families are on a waiting list in hopes of getting a room at a new shelter.