by Amtheyst Floyd | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Nestled at the heart of our mission to make a positive impact is a place that has faced its fair share of challenges. Our warehouse, a vital cornerstone for our Furniture Program, recently weathered a tough situation due to severe storms. Leaky roofs allowed rain to...
by Amtheyst Floyd | Oct 27, 2023 | Volunteer & Staff News
I’m Latania Fair, and it brings me great joy to introduce myself a new member of the Friends In Deed team. As a part-time Housing Caseworker, my mission is to extend eviction prevention and security deposit assistance to eligible Washtenaw County residents. My...
by Amtheyst Floyd | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
by Amtheyst Floyd | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Let me tell you, friends, I have been at FID for more than 11 years, and I have never seen such a stressful time for the people we serve. The eviction moratorium has been lifted, as has the utilities shutoff hold. Federal COVID relief programs have ended. And locally,...
by Amtheyst Floyd | Oct 14, 2022 | Circles, Client Profiles
Starting over takes courage. Natasha wanted a life free of violence for herself and her young twins, so she left a bad relationship in Detroit and moved to Ypsi. The transition was hard. She was working three jobs and had no one to cover for her at home. Then she...
