Through AAACF's competitive grant programs, two giving circles, and  Youth Council - more than $130,000 was awarded to support local nonprofits and the programs and services our community values.

The En Nuestra Lengua Progam
at Bach Elementary School -
a community-based collaborative between the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor's Spanish speaking community.

Competitive grants were awarded to the following local organizations and programs:

• Arbor Hospice - $9,000
  Uncompensated Care and the Hospice Garden
• American Red Cross, Washtenaw County Chapter - $3,750
  Development Consulting
• Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra - $1,550
  March is Art and Music Month
• Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County - $15,000
  Grandparent as Parents Intergenerational Caregiving Support
  
• Family Learning Institute of Ann Arbor - $2,500
  Bridging Funding for Long-Term Sustainability
• Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County - $19,808
  Ensuring Social Work Coverage for Senior Services
• Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County - $15,000
  Transportation for Seniors Sustainability Program
• Leslie Science & Nature Center- $1,988
  Increasing Capacity Through Marketing Materials
  
• Samaritan Counseling Services, Inc. - $4,663
  Outpatient Mental Health Program Accreditation
• University of Michigan - En Nuestra Lengua Program -$5,000
  Saturday Enrichment Program for K-3 Spanish Speaking Students to Improve Language and Literacy Skills.
  
• Vincent York's Jazzistry - $7,500
  Capacity Building through Marketing & PR Video

Grants were also awarded from AAACF's two giving circles:

     Next Generation Philanthropists:

• Girls on the Run - $3,750
  To Establish Two New Programs at  Mitchell Elementary School and at an Elementary School in Ypsilanti
• Washtenaw Literacy - $2,225
  Tutor Training
• Center for Independent Living - $1,000
  General Operating Support
• Hope Clinic - $1,000
  General Operating Support for Hope's Dental Clinic

     Ann Arbor Social Capital Fund:

• Peace Neighborhood Center - $9,000
  General Operating Support
  

AAACF's Youth Council awarded the following grants:

• 826 Michigan - $4,217
  US History Writing Project at Roberto Clemente.
• Community Leaning Post - $10,000
  Programs to improve college readiness and increase community involvement for at-risk youth.
  
• Special Olympics of Washtenaw County- $7,250
  Funding for free health screenings and new equipment.
  
• Summer Camp Scholarships Inc. - $6,700
  Scholarships to send 4th and 5th grade Willow Run Students who qualify for federal free lunch to overnight summer camp.
  

Given the current economic environment, AAACF’s highest priority is to ensure local nonprofits can sustain important programs and services our community values.

Grants awarded in the Fall are in addition to more than $486,000 that was awarded in Spring 2010.