AAACF Updates

Growing Together Through Reading in Ypsilanti & Beyond

February 06, 2026

From early story circles in Ypsilanti to college campuses across the country, reading is opening doors to possibility. Learn how AAACF’s support of Our Community Reads is helping young people dream big - while connecting early literacy to long-term educational opportunity through the Community Scholarship Program (CSP).

AAACF Updates

Empowering the Future: Introducing the Washtenaw Women & Girls Fund

December 05, 2025

AAACF converts the Academy for Sport Leadership Endowment Fund into the newly established Washtenaw Women & Girls Fund, building on a legacy of leadership to remove barriers, expand opportunities, and empower women and girls to reach their full potential across Washtenaw County.

AAACF Updates

Growing Together: Celebrating Apple Playschools’ Renovated Early Childhood Center

October 01, 2025

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) partnered with Apple Playschools to expand access to early childhood education through its first childcare impact investment, supporting a newly renovated center in Ann Arbor. The project created 12 new jobs, added 47 childcare spots, and was celebrated with a community block party showcasing the power of local partnerships.

Event Announcements

Rising Together: Join AAACF for the 2025 Annual Community Meeting

September 08, 2025

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) invites you to the 2025 Annual Community Meeting on September 16. Join neighbors, nonprofits, and community leaders for an afternoon of food, connection, and celebration as we reflect on the impact made across Washtenaw County and look ahead to what’s next.

Grant & Scholarship Announcements

Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program

August 27, 2025

Ypsilanti Area Community Fund (YACF) is seeking opportunities to invest funds in community-based projects that specifically support racial equity programs related to economic empowerment including efforts related to systemic transformation, and revitalization throughout Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township (48197 and 48198 zip codes).

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