Bringing a group to Ann Arbor and want to create a greater impact? There are plenty of ways to pair your meeting with community connection.
Whether you're ready to roll up your sleeves for a clean up day or planning a thoughtful donation drive, these options will easily fit into your agenda. Here are ten ways you can give back with your crew.
1. Search the volunteering opportunities with United Way of Southeastern Michigan, ranging from meal preparation to mentorship and everything in between.
2. Join Food Gatherers in the fight against hunger. Volunteer for a day or become a regular helping in the warehouse, delivering food, or in the community kitchen. Get your team involved by signing up as a group.
3. Donate time, money, or goods to the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County. SAWC is dedicated to ending homelessness one person at a time. Give back with your group by hosting a drive and donating gently used items and clothing to make a difference.
4. Home to a variety of farmers markets, a small market purchase can go a long way. Interested in volunteering? Learn about Growing Hope's opportunities for urban farm work, or volunteer at their Ypsilanti farmers market.
5. SOS Community Services provides support in various ways to those who need it most. For the holiday season, consider donating gift cards and household goods to help provide holiday presents and meals.
6. Check in with Friends In Deed who often run donation drives and hosts fun ways to fundraise including the Over the Edge annual event! Raise funds and if a certain goal is achieved, you can rappel down a high rise as your team cheers you on!
7. Ozone House helps support our local teens in difficult situations. Create a drive for donating funds to help
8. Help keep the area clean by volunteering for clean-up days and more outdoor opportunities through Washtenaw County volunteering opportunities.
9. Are animals the key to your heart? Donate wish list items to Humane Society of Huron Valley. Items include pet food, towels, blanket, and pet beds.
10. Sponsor a donation drive for Michigan Foster Care Closet. Other ways to help include donating new and like-new items and volunteer opportunities.
These are just some of the ideas and ways you can get involved around the Ann Arbor area. However you give back helps!
