by Laurie Sternberg | Sep 18, 2018 | Spotlight, Volunteer & Staff News
Friends In Deed is accepting applications for an AmeriCorps VISTA: Program Services Coordinator. The position starts in November and runs for a year. That being said, there may be an opportunity to continue in a VISTA role for a year or more after the initial term....
by Laurie Sternberg | Aug 23, 2018 | Grants Received, Spotlight, Thank You
The Golf Outing made over $15,000 this year!. That’s a lot of money that will help us keep our doors open and clients served. We couldn’t have done it without a lot of support! Ken Fischer was our Honorary Chair and brought in new sponsors and great...
by Laurie Sternberg | Jul 24, 2018 | Circles, Community Needs, Spotlight
We have a new class of Circles starting! The Leaders (low-income heads of households) have already started their 12-week training, but we still need Allies: people who want to work closely with one family and accompany them on their journey out of poverty. As an Ally,...
by Laurie Sternberg | Jun 18, 2018 | Client Profiles, Furniture
Diaolo, age 68, has had a tough time moving. Now that his kids are adults and he no longer has to take care of them, he’s moving to a new home. Unfortunately, he had to leave his old furniture behind and has only a kitchen table. Ann Arbor Housing has been...
by Laurie Sternberg | Jun 18, 2018 | Client Profiles, Furniture
Shemeeka has been homeless and unemployed for six years. She had been in the workforce but felt that her life wasn’t going anywhere — then she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and her life began to crumble. She kept working until she couldn’t...
