Rising Together: Celebrating our Collective Impact

Join us for the AAACF 2025 Community Meeting at Washtenaw Community College for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and community impact. The event kicks off with food, fun, and interactive activities. The main program featuring updates from community leaders, highlights from our financial and impact investing efforts, and inspiring conversations about the future of community investment. 

Agenda

3:00 – 4:00 PM | Food, Fun & Networking 

Enjoy a vibrant hour of connection, entertainment, and giving back!

• Cash Grab Air Money Machine
  Every dollar you catch = a donation to a Washtenaw County nonprofit of your choice!
• Fancy Flash Photo Booth
  Strike a pose with fun props and colorful signs – take home a keepsake photo!

• Connecting with Community

  Network with fellow committed community members!

4:00 – 5:00 PM | Main Program

• Welcome Remarks
  Dr. Rose Bellanca, President, Washtenaw Community College
• Opening Message
  Dr. Shannon Polk, President & CEO, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF)
• Financial Highlights
  Interview with Jamie Hunter, CFO & VP for Operations, AAACF

• Impact Investing Updates

  Interview with Frances Todoro-Hargreaves, Impact Investing Manager, AAACF

  Enjoy our video of Impact Investing at AAACF

• Live Audience Interaction
  Participate in fun questions with Karen Shellie & Patrick Naswell, Philanthropic Advisors, AAACF
  See your responses in real time on screen!
• Donor Impact Spotlight
  Interview with Jane Park, AAACF's Director of Philanthropy, and Norman Herbert, Yvonne Fund Cabinet Chair and AAACF Former Board Chair

• Looking Ahead: The Future of ACM

  Interview with Karen Andrews, AAACF Board Chair

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Final Photos, Networking, & Farewells

Wind down the evening with final networking, photo ops, and goodbyes!

Relive the energy, impact, and community voices that made last year’s gathering unforgettable. Get ready for even more this year. Don't miss out!