3/16/2020 Update

Match Activity Guidelines
  • In order to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community, BBBS does NOT recommend getting together for match activities.  Staff are working on additional ideas and ways for Bigs and Littles to stay connected during this time.
Resources
  • BBBS staff will be contacting all of families in the coming days to assess how we can best help.
  • We will be continuing to add resources to the list below, as well.
We will continue to update this list as resources are identified.
Washtenaw County Health Department
Resources for talking with kids about COVID-19
​COVID-19 Care Packages
​NEW! ​Ypsilanti residents can apply for COVID-19 assistance ‘care  packages’
​              COVID-19 Assistance Care Packages Application
​Care package includes:
  • One reusable cloth mask for each household member
  • Two rolls of toilet paper 
  • Two rolls of paper towels, 
  • One three-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer
  • One three-ounce bottle of cleaning disinfectant​​

​COVID-19 TESTING


​NEW! Washtenaw County Testing Information
NEW! COVID-19 testing available in Michigan - Find a testing center near you
NEW! Packard Health is Offering COVID-19 Testing

FOOD RESOURCES
ANN ARBOR
Ann Arbor Public Schools Resource Page
​Food Gatherers - Food pantries and other resources
High Velocity Sports​ - drive through free lunch for anyone in need from 11:00am-1:00pm, Monday-Friday
Peace Neighborhood Center - Produce distribution on Fridays 10am-12pm at our main center.
  • Working on daily lunch distribution sites for the unexpected two weeks. That should be finalized by 1pm and will start next week
​TeaHaus - Free boxed lunches available for students and families who need them. Pick up will be between 11am-1pm, Monday-Friday
  • Eat More Tea, around the corner from TeaHaus: 211 E. Ann St. across from the Hands on Museum.
​Palm Palace - Free Kids Meals
Conor O'Neills - 
  • We'd like to extend an offer of boxed lunches for any children being impacted by school closures. If you're in need of a meal, please feel free to stop by the pub between 11am-1pm and one of our staff will gladly assist you.
Community Action Network - Bryan Community Center -BBBS Staff can pick up for clients
  • Mon-Tues: 12-3 pm
  • Wed-Thurs: 8:30-3 pm
  • Fri: 10-2 pm

MILAN/SALINE
Aid in Milan - Food/utility assistance may be available
Saline Social Services - Food/Other support may be available- (734)429-4570

YPSILANTI
Ypsi Community Schools - Food/7 breakfast and lunch meals see pick up locations below 
  • ​Parkridge Community Center: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p. m. | 591 Armstrong Dr. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 | 734-483-7700
  • Community Family Life Center (CFLC) Food Pantry: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | 301 S. Harris Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 | 734-480-0077
  • Christian Love Fellowship Church: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 1601 Stamford Rd, Superior Charter Twp, MI 48198
  • West Willow Neighborhood Association: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 2057 Tyler Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198
  • ACEE: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 1076 Ecorse Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198 | 734-221-1686
  • If you are unable to reach a YCS site through the listed phone number, please call 734-221-1024 or Food Gatherers at 734-761-2796
Lincoln School District - Pick up will be Monday-Friday from 9:00-10:00 a.m. behind the LHS East Cafe. Look for signs. 
  • If you are in need but are unable to pick up during this window, contact Food Service at 484-7072 to discuss.
Hope Clinic - Hope Clinic will be distributing hot meals to go in the evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays.
  • They will have emergency groceries available during operating hours. (734) 484-2989
SOS Community Services - SOS has pantry days on Tuesday 1-6 and Wednesday 9-1
  • Appointments are available by calling 734.484.9945 on Thursday and Friday prior to pantry day.
Big Boy - Please email us. NathalieYpsiBigBoy@comcast.net
  • Dear Neighbors,
    If you know of any students that rely on free or reduced lunch through school programs, please reach out. During this three-week COVID-19 shutdown, we will prepare free food for any kids to pick up!    ​​

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES


Lincoln School District - Resources for each grade
Khan Academy - We’ve put together a series of resources to help you plan for potential school closures and student absences.
AAPS Educational Enrichment Resources  - Ann Arbor Public Schools' links to enrichment activities. ​
​​NEW! BrainPop is offering free access to their educational website during this time!
NEW! YpsiWrites is a nonprofit community writing center with trained writing tutors and workshop leaders virtually available to help teen and adult writers with any and all types of writing, including resumes, grants, essays, stories, business plans, poetry, memoirs, and more! 

HYGIENE RESOURCES

Packard Health - Clinic is open: Call for information
  • Ann Arbor West 734.926.4900
  • Ann Arbor East 734.971.1073
  • Ypsilanti  734.985.7200
​Hope Clinic - Clinic is open: Call for information 734.484.2989
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Ozone House - Available 24/7 for youth looking for support or are at risk of homelessness. 734-662-2222
Crisis Text Line 7414 - Free 24 hour mental health support
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FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Labor and Economic Opportunity - Displaced workers can file for unemployment benefits by calling 1-866-500-0017 or on the state website. No in-person applications will be accepted at state unemployment offices, which are closed to the public.
NEW! Friends In Deed Services - It is their mission to fill in any gaps in the safety net system for Washtenaw County. During this time, they are opening up to applications for housing assistance. They also offer financial assistance with car repairs, car insurance, medical needs, temporary transportation, gas for vehicles and more. They are available on the Helpline 734-484-4357 Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 2PM.  
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INTERNET & UTILITY RESOURCES

Comcast - Low cost internet $10/month
United Way - COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
  • Call 2-1-1 Our 24/7 hotline that can connect you to services in our community
City of Ann Arbor -  Services restored to households with prior shutoffs.
  • Water services will be maintained for households with delinquent payments.
Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority – Services restored to households with prior shutoffs.
  • Water services will be maintained for households with delinquent payments.
Click here to view an Extensive List of Internet Options

OTHER

Lincoln School District - Family Resource List
City of Ann Arbor-COVID-19 Information 
​The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) 
  • (MDHHS) ​​hotline has public health and other experts available to answer health-related questions about COVID-19. The team can also direct residents, providers and more to the right resources in their local communities and in other state government departments. The hotline is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1-888-535-6136
​United Way 211 - ​Call: 2-1-1 for a 24/7 hotline that can connect you to services in the Washtenaw County community. ​
The Ann Arbor Community Center
  • The Ann Arbor Community Center is focusing on supporting urgent needs during the COVID-19 situation. If you have an urgent need, please call them at 734-662-3128 and leave a message. Be clear about what your need is in your message.