Ypsilanti Community The Village

10/17/2026

🐻🏈 GRIZZLIES ON THE RECRUITING TRAIL!

Derrick Graves, Camari Vawters, and Jaeden Waterkemp are at Hope College today, continuing to build relationships, gain exposure, and explore opportunities at the next level! 🎓💪🏾

The work doesn’t stop! We’re committed to creating opportunities and helping our student-athletes turn their dreams into reality.
📍 Hope College
🐻 Ypsi Grizzlies — The Village Is on the Move!

10/16/2026

https://annarborfamily.com/music/ypsilanti-community-the-village-nurtures-youth-through-sports-mentorship-and-community-care/

When Mitchell Long II speaks about Ypsilanti Community The Village, his voice carries the conviction of someone who has witnessed both the challenges and triumphs of youth in his community. As Director of the grassroots nonprofit, Long and his team are reshaping futures — one tutoring session, foo...

10/16/2026

https://concentratemedia.com/making-sports-and-fitness-accessible-to-ypsi-area-kids-is-this-nonprofits-focus/

The grassroots nonprofit Ypsilanti Community - The Village was created by Ypsilanti Community High School alumni who wanted to reduce young people's barriers to participating in sports.

10/14/2026

🐻GRIZZLY NATION — ANOTHER ONE ON THE BOARD! 🐻
🚨 CONGRATULATIONS, MATTHEW JONES! 🚨
Matthew has received a FOOTBALL OFFER from Adrian College! 🏈🎓
The hard work, dedication, and commitment continue to pay off! The journey is just getting started, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for you.
The goal is bigger than football — it’s about creating opportunities, earning degrees, and building a future! 💪🏾📚
THE VILLAGE IS PROUD OF YOU! 🐻
Keep working. Keep believing. Keep applying pressure!

10/10/2026

GRIZZLIES ON THE MOVE!

📍 Western Michigan University
Our Grizzlies are on campus today for a FOOTBALL RECRUITING VISIT! 🏈📈

Putting in the work, building relationships, and exploring opportunities at the next level. The mission is bigger than football — it’s about education, development, and creating opportunities for the future.

THE VILLAGE IS ON THE MOVE! 🐻💪🏾
The work doesn’t stop here. The future is bright, and the next level is calling!

10/04/2026

🏃🏾‍♂️ PUTTING IN THE WORK! 🏃🏾‍♂️
Jordan Hickonbottom, Camari Vawters, and Nessias Paige were at Lawrence Tech today for a track clinic, getting valuable work in and gaining exposure at the next level. 🔥
Keep showing up. Keep competing. Keep building.
The work you put in today creates the opportunities of tomorrow. 💯

10/03/2026

🏈 RECRUITING VISIT! 🏈
Big day for Matthew Jones and Fredric Whisenet as they visit Adrian College for a football recruiting visit! 🐾🏈
Putting in the work, building relationships, and exploring the next level. The journey continues! 💯
Keep working. Keep believing. Keep applying pressure.

10/03/2026

🏈 RECRUITING VISIT! 🏈
Derrick Graves and Camari Vawters are on campus today at Trine University for a football recruiting visit! 🎓🏈
Getting an opportunity to meet with the coaching staff, experience the campus, and learn more about what Trine University has to offer at the next level.
The journey continues. The work never stops. 🐻💪