November 30, 2025
Join us in celebrating Shannon Polk, D.Min, J.D., President & CEO of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, who has been named one of Crain’s Detroit Business’s 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy. Learn more about her inspiring leadership and vision for community impact.
November 19, 2025
We’re proud to partner with Eastern Michigan University for this year’s “Thankful to Go” event, providing Thanksgiving meals and holiday cheer to Washtenaw County families. Together, we’re celebrating community, compassion, and the power of coming together to support local families during the season of gratitude.
November 10, 2025
We’re thrilled to support Rx Kids' launch in Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County - offering families direct financial support, reducing stress during pregnancy and early infancy, and aligning perfectly with AAACF’s childcare and family-stability focus.
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.
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.
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).
August 27, 2025
The Community Grantmaking Program seeks to increase opportunities for equity in education and to decrease racial and economic inequities throughout Washtenaw County by investing in community-based organizations, capacity-building programs, and other services.
August 26, 2025
The Glacier Hills Legacy Fund Golden Opportunities grant program supports organizations and services providing solutions to reduce inequities for vulnerable older adults in Washtenaw County.
August 01, 2025
The world is changing, sometimes faster than we ever imagined. And yet, amidst that rapid change, some truths remain constant. The need for housing is one of them. No matter who we are or where we come from, the importance of home is something we all know, a source of grounding, dignity, and connection.
July 07, 2025
An inspiring speech delivered at our Spring Donor Celebration, demonstrating the impact of what AAACF partnerships and donor investments do, as well as serving as a passionate illustration of the transformative effects of impact investing on a community.
June 03, 2025
The Dedicated Grant Program is comprised of four Field of Interest Funds which each have their own unique purpose and geographic area covered within Washtenaw County.
