@ozonehouse
Housing, support, food, fun, laundry & showers, for teens and young adults across Washtenaw County. Come by our office at 1600 N. Huron River Dr, visit our Drop In Center in downtown Ypsi at 102 N. Hamilton or call our 24 hour crisis line at 734-662-2222.
March is Women's History Month! Take care of yourself, be kind to yourself, and keep going.
Picture reads: “If you’re comfortable with yourself and know yourself, you’re going to shine and radiate and other people are going to be drawn to you.” -Dolly Parton
It's almost time for the 64th Ann Arbor Film Festival📽️ We've partnered with the program Adam's Apple, showing on March 28 at 5:30, and you can use the code 64AAFF5Off for $5 off your ticket to see it! Go to aafilmfest.org to purchase ticket today 🎟️
#aaff64 #annarbor #filmfestival
An Evening with Ozone House is scheduled for 4/24! Purchase your tickets at www.ozonehouse.org/ewoh2026 to save your spot for an evening of comradery. Your ticket includes a cocktail hour with live music, access to a free flow bar, a plated dinner, and a short program featuring a youth panel.
Brendan, a student from University of Michigan, is running 200 miles through Michigan to raise awareness and funds for 10 homeless shelters, stopped by Ozone House on Monday! Check out the live tracker and watch Brendan as he completes his 3-day long run at https://www.enduranceforchange.org/ !
March DIC calendar just dropped 📅
You may notice that there are COC YAB meetings. COC YAB stands for Continuum of Care Youth Advisory Board. If you're young and interested in becoming a driving force for youth centered programming, reach out to Keving Fofanah at kfofanah@ozonehouse.org 💜
Flyer with a border of art-related images. Text says In our Own Words, In Our Way. A night of poetry, music, and art in community. Wednesday | Feb 25 | 6-8pm | YDL-Superior.
Celebrate Black history and liberation with poetry, music, and art tomorrow (Feb. 25)! Enjoy a few poems and songs, share a family-friendly short poem of your own if you'd like, and take in our February art display at YDL-Superior.
Today is the World of Social Justice Day, but the Federal Government and Department of Education are working to eliminate "Social Work" and "Nursing" from the list of legitimate professions.
Leave a comment expressing opposition to this change at www.regulations.gov.
Know that when you come to Ozone House, YOU are refusing to give up. YOU are finding the strength to reach out. YOU are making history by simply being. And we're so happy to have you.
Rosa Parks, a Civil Rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in 1955, stated that 'she had no idea that history was being made and she was just tired of giving up'.
It may be cold outside, but our Drop-In Center has some activities warming up! Make sure to stay tuned in as things start moving around the Ozone 😉
#dropincenter #washtenawcounty #blackhistorymonth
KwanzaaMe sitting on stool wearing a KwanzaaMe sweatshirt, smiling, with text promoting an event titled "History of Soul Food & Taste Test" on February 12 at 6 PM at Downtown Library.
Take a delicious journey with KwanzaaMe through the roots, resistance, and resilience found in Black soul food traditions, and taste samples from local soul food producers!
Thursday, February 12 at 6 PM at the Downtown Library.
🍲 https://aadl.org/node/663416
To ensure staff will be able to travel to work safely, we will be opening at noon today, January26.
Ozone House is closing a little early tomorrow! Our building will be closed tomorrow after noon, but our 24/7 Crisis Line will still be available. Have a great weekend! 😄
We can only show up as our best selves and strengthen our community when we make the space to do it. So, we're starting off this year with clear minds and clean desks! Take a moment to clear out the clutter that has been building up around you, mentally and physically.
#cleanoffyourdeskday
The Continuum of Care grant program is the backbone of efforts to combat homelessness across Michigan and throughout the country.
www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
The future of housing programs, like the one that helped mother Kania Wright secure housing, are at risk due to expected federal changes, local leaders say.
Forbes says, "if a high-income taxpayer was planning to make a sizable donation to a charitable organization, 2025 will provide substantially larger tax benefits than 2026." Support homeless youth today with ease by donating stock, crypto, and DAF funds at www.ozonehouse.org/non-cash-donation/
Interested in bringing some extra cheer to the youth of Washtenaw County? Purchase gift items off of our Amazon Wishlist (https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/17S293R5XSVKT) by going to the Other section listed at the bottom, to ensure that each youth that attends can have something extra special 💜
Asking us to stop providing these resources is asking us to abandon some of our core values and will only hurt the people we serve.
All housing support services, including Ozone House, have been notified that they are less likely to receive federal funding if they:
- care for transgender youth or young adults
- provide resources for those struggling with addictions
- help those needing access to Plan B and abortion services
Your donation ensures the youth of Washtenaw County, no matter their circumstance, are not left to survive on their own. Your support allows us to continue providing housing, hope, and stability. Donate at www.ozonehouse.org/donate-now
#givingtuesday
We hope everyone has had a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving! As the evening whines down, we want to say thank you to the clients who put their trust in us. You are Ozone House 💜
Mid-day thankfulness moment! We're thankful for the groups who raise awareness and support for organizations like Ozone House, such as the University Lending Group. They gathered over 400 pairs of socks for our clients. Thank you for helping us keep our clients warm during this cold season.
Since today is Thanksgiving, we will be posting a few recent events that we are thankful for. Starting off, we are thankful for Jeff Irwin joining our last All Staff meeting on 11/14. It was great to speak directly and learn more about how we can work together to end youth homelessness.
We are incredibly grateful for Friends In Deed as they worked with one of our clients to provide her with a safe and reliable car. As the weather moves towards winter, this will make going to places like school, work, and the grocery store much more accessible.
Cover art. Title is "Ryan's Community Giving Guide 2025-26 Southeast Michigan" Photo of a heron (I think) in golden sunset hues, walking on a golden field of dry, cut grass stalks. "Created by Ryan Henyard v6.0 - henyard.com/giving Edit and adapt for your own community!" Includes Creative Commons license and QR code to access the file.
Looking for resources in SE Michigan that you can rely on and/or support? Check out this guide to our community organizations from a local leader who knows the landscape. Thanks for including Ozone House, @ryan.blacksky.app! www.henyard.com/giving
#CoSign
Our Crisis Line is currently down. We will keep you updated as things change.
P. F. Chang's (720 Briarwood Cr., Ann Arbor) is hosting Dine For A Cause on November 18 starting at 4 PM. Show this flyer or mention that you'd like to support Ozone House when you order to donate 10% of the cost of your meal 💜
#worldkindnessday #youthhomelessness
Ypsilanti District Library Saturday November 15 kids programming lineup. Three events listed: Food Fun Storytime at 11am at Whittaker branch with storytime and fruit/veggie taste test; STEMfest 2-4pm at Whittaker branch with hands-on science demonstrations; Holy Moly Teens Only at 3pm at Michigan branch, ages 12-18, movie and snacks afternoon.
TOMORROW is packed with free programs for all ages! Start with Food Fun Storytime at 11am, drop by STEMfest for hands-on science experiments (plus take-home projects!), and a movie afternoon for teens at 3pm. See you there! 🍑🧬🎬
