Community Action Network (CAN) of Ann Arbor

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Community Action Network (CAN) of Ann Arbor

CAN provides programs and services to families living in under-resourced Washtenaw County neighborhoods. https://linktr.ee/canwashtenaw

06/22/2026

Today is the first day of summer camp! We are SO excited to take a "deep dive" into our Great Lakes-themed curriculum for the next 6 weeks. Each week features a different theme; check out these in-house-designed weekly logos!

Stay tuned for some fun updates every Friday to see what our campers got into during the week!

06/19/2026

Today, June 19th, marks 161 years since the emancipation of enslaved African American people in the United States. Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced the executive decree that the 250,000 enslaved people in the state were now free. The day is one of celebration across the country and serves as a call for joy. The first annual celebration was titled “Jubilee Day,” and in the following decades, Juneteenth celebrations featured music, barbecues, prayer services, and other activities.

CAN is closed today, and we encourage you to join in education and celebrations if and when you are able! Additional events may be found at https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2026/06/celebrate-juneteenth-at-these-events-in-washtenaw-county.html

06/10/2026

CAN is seeking volunteers for our 6-week Great Lakes-themed summer camp program!

Volunteers will mentor and build supportive relationship with campers, assist with mealtimes, support educational activities, work within a team, and have fun!

Camp runs June 22nd - July 30th, Monday through Thursday.

Requirements:
18+ preferred
Available to work at least once a week during camp
Consistent weekly schedule
Works well with kids and in a team

Apply online now at canwashtenaw.org/volunteer

06/09/2026

Camp preparation is almost complete as we make our way through the final days until Deep Dive is here! Our curriculum team has been hard at work preparing lessons, supplies, and training materials for all of our camps. Only 13 more days!

Summer camp, here we come! ☀️

06/04/2026

Hikone's community garden space got a much-needed refresh thanks to the team at U of M Finance! It's amazing what some flowers and a fresh coat of paint can do. Now these beds are all ready for residents to plant in!

06/02/2026

We recently hit a big milestone for our sustainability work! Last month, we closed out one of the first grants we received to start making Bryant the first carbon-neutral neighborhood in the country.

Through the MI-HOPE grant from MSHDA, and in partnership with the City of Ann Arbor’s OSI and Elevate, we served 57 households! We provided energy-efficient home upgrades at NO COST to these families. We are proud to share the completion of this initial phase!

What’s next? Even more homes are being solarized, weatherized, and retrofitted to integrate into Ann Arbor’s Sustainable Energy Utility. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates!

06/01/2026

Today is June 1st, which marks the first day of pride month! Here at CAN, we're always focused on creating safe and inclusive environments for our families, students, staff, and volunteers.

What are some ways you make others feel safe? Drop them in the comments below!

05/28/2026

Pantry staff at Brick have been hard at work keeping the shelves stocked and organized lately! The time between ASP and Summer Camp is valuable time at CAN. Staff can reflect, look inward, and prepare for the wild ride ahead!
But our food programs rarely take days off. There is no "slow" season when the cost of living is increasing for so many families. Our food program gives people access to nutritious food in their community, which is so important, especially now.

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, CAN will be closed today as we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve.

05/22/2026

Operation 'Community Tool Shed' is officially a go! Thanks to a grant from DTE, we were able to stock up on all electric tools like a lawn mower, w**d whackers, an edger, leaf blower, drills, and more for the Bryant community members to use. This will give our neighbors access to the equipment they need while being conscious of the environment!

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Ann Arbor, MI
48113

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http://www.canwashtenaw.org/

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