UPCOMING EVENTS

Help Ozone House win $25,000!!

Everyday through Thursday, May 30th

www.artvancharitychallenge.com

Vote for Ozone House in the Art Van Million Dollar Charity Challenge! First, click here to register and get started. An email will be sent from Art Van with a link. Please click this link to verify your email address. You will then be re-routed to the voting page. Click the "Vote Now" button and scroll down until you see Ozone House (the charities are listed alphabetically). Click the box next to our logo, click the "Submit" button, and voila! You have voted! Please consider voting once per day through May 30th at 11:59pm. If we receive the most votes, we will receive up to $25,000 to help homeless and runaway youth in our community. Thank you!

Pizza & Career Panel

Thursday, June 20th, 5:30-6:30pm

Ypsilanti Ozone House, 102 N. Hamilton in Ypsilanti

Ypsi Ozone hosts Career Panels the 3rd Thursday of every month. Pizza is served. These discussions are open to youth ages 13-20. Interested in speaking at an Ozone House career panel? We'd love for you to join us! Please contact Cōlleen O'Brien, Youth Opportunity Director, at cobrien@ozonehouse.org or at (734) 846-0220.

RECENT EVENTS

WorkZone

Applications due Wednesday, May 8th

Click here to learn more about WorkZone

The next round of Ozone House's job training and internship program, WorkZone, will begin on Monday, May 20th. In WorkZone, participants ages 18-20 complete a 9-day training to learn basic job skills (like interviewing and resume writing), complete an interview with a local nonprofit or business, and have an opportunity for a 100-hour paid internship. WorkZone applications are due May 8th. If you or somebody you know is interested, please contact Colleen O'Brien at cobrien@ozonehouse.org for more information. Please note that all participants must complete both a WorkZone application and an Ozone House Intake appointment before training starts.

Replacements Fest

Saturday, April 13th, 9:00pm

Woodruff's, 36 E. Cross St. in Ypsilanti

The band 40 Stitches Later is hosting a benefit for Ozone House at Woodruff's in Ypsi. Participating bands will play songs by The Replacements and inspired by The Replacements. All proceeds from the door will be donated to Ozone House. Additional information can be found by visiting www.40StitchesLater.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

Nominate Ozone House!

Now through Friday, April 5th

Click here to access the nomination form

In celebration of 120 years of service, United Bank & Trust is giving away $1,200 to nonprofits in each of the four counties that they serve. Between now and Friday, April 5th, you can nominate Ozone House as your favorite nonprofit in Washtenaw County! If Ozone House is in the Top 3 in Washtenaw County, based on the number of nominations, we will move onto the voting round that will run from April 15th - April 30th. You can fill out the nomination form once per day. Thank you for your support!

Ring in the New Year with Ozone House

Monday, Dec 31st, 7:30pm-12am

Bona Sera Cafe & MIX Underground, 200 W. Michigan Ave. in Ypsilanti

Ring in the new year in fabulous downtown Ypsilanti enjoying world class fare for a world class cause. Bona Sera Cafe invites you to begin the evening with a delicious four-course prix fixe dinner that includes dessert! Dinner will be served at 8pm, and the price is $75/person. Continue the festivities at the MIX Underground after-party with dancing and drinks. Eddie Hughes and the First Class Band will set the mood while you enjoy appetizers, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight. Ages 21+, $25/person. Cocktail attire. To reserve tickets, please call Bona Sera Cafe at 734.340.6335.

Adopt an Ozone House Family

This holiday season

Ozone House, 1705 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor

Adopt an Ozone House family this holiday season! Ozone House case managers and therapists will get "wish lists" from families or individuals involved with our services who have the highest need. You will be matched based on the size of family that you feel you can "adopt" for the holidays. You will get their "wish list" and then the fun starts - because you get to go shopping. We will arrange for a drop-off date for you to bring in your wrapped gifts to Ozone House so we can distribute them before the holidays. Interested? Please contact Karyn Boyce, Clinical Director, at kboyce@ozonehouse.org or at 734.662.2265 x31.

Holiday Supply Drive

This holiday season

Ozone House, 1705 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor

Ozone House is collecting much-needed supplies for youth and families this holiday season. Items can be dropped off at our main location: 1705 Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor. To view our holiday wishlist, please click here. Thank you for your generosity!

"Santa's Beauties" - Entertainment show to benefit Ozone House

Saturday, December 22nd, 10pm

Woodruff's, 36 E. Cross St. in Ypsilanti

Boylesque helps make a difference with "Santa's Beauties," a benefit for Ozone House (ages 18+). This event will feature Chanel Hunter, Jadein Black, Crystal Harding, and live vocalist Renea Rashell. Cover is $5, and showtime is 10pm. This event will also have a holiday supply drive for Ozone House. Click here to view a list of items that Ozone House clients are in need of this holiday season. We look forward to seeing you at the show!

Hip-hop collective The Coup concert to benefit Ozone House

Sunday, December 2nd, 8pm

Woodruff's, 36 E. Cross St. in Ypsilanti

Jeff Clark and Jennifer Trombley, organizers with the Washtenaw Eviction and Foreclosure Defense, are putting together a fundraiser for Ozone House with The Coup, a hip-hop collective based in Oakland, CA. The Coup are adding a stop to their national tour right here in Ypsilanti to hold a benefit concert for Ozone House (ages 21+)! Only 180 tickets are available for the concert. Anybody who donates $25 or more to the Kickstarter event page will automatically receive a ticket to the event. Please stay tuned for more information.

PrideZone Open House

Wednesday, November 14th, 6-8pm

Ypsi Ozone, 102 N. Hamilton in Ypsilanti

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) youth ages 13-20 are invited to attend a Pridezone Open House on Wednesday, November 14th at Ypsilanti Ozone House. There will be free food and door prizes including an iPod shuffle! Free parking is available at the Ypsilanti Transit Center lot. To learn more, please call (734) 662-2222 or visit www.facebook.com/OzoneQzone.

TLC Expressions Holiday Gift Sale to benefit Ozone House

Thursday, November 8th - Saturday, November 10th

2875 W. Liberty St. in Ann Arbor

Join Ozone House for the 3rd annual TLC Expressions holiday gift sale! The sale runs Thursday, Nov 8th through Saturday, Nov 10th from 9am-5pm. The sale will be held at Absolute Title in Ann Arbor (2875 W. Liberty, next to Liberty Sports Complex). Hope to see you there!

HalloZone

Wednesday, October 31st

Ypsi Ozone, 102 N. Hamilton in Ypsilanti

On Wednesday, October 31st, Ypsilanti Ozone House will host HalloZone! HalloZone is a free event for young people to celebrate Halloween in a fun and safe environment. This event is open to youth ages 13-20. If you have quuestions, please call Ypsi Ozone at 734.485.2222.

Spirit Day

Friday, October 19th

On Friday, October 19th, Ozone House is partnering with GLAAD in support of Spirit Day. Spirit Day is a day to speak out against bullying and in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. You, too, can take the Spirit Day pledge! To learn more, please click here.

Crisis Line Training

Wednesday, September 26th - Sunday, October 7th

Ozone House, 1705 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor

Ozone House is always seeking compassionate volunteers to become Crisis Line counselors. Crisis Line volunteers listen and provide critical information, referrals, and crisis intervention to youth and families struggling with such issues as family conflict, runaway episodes, homelessness, suicide, abuse and neglect, domestic violence, sexual orientation and gender identity, and other crises. To learn more about becoming a Crisis Line Counselor, click here or contact Cara Canady at (734) 662-2265 x18 or at ccanady@ozonehouse.org.

WorkZone

Applications due Friday, September 21st

Training begins Monday, October 15th

The next cycle of Ozone House's employment training and internship program for homeless youth, WorkZone, will begin on Monday, October 15th. If you know a youth who is eligible for Ozone House services and could benefit from this program, please contact Cōlleen O'Brien, Youth Opportunity Director, at cobrien@ozonehouse.org or at 734.846.0220. If you are interested in hosting a WorkZone intern, please contact Pam Cornell-Allen at pallen@ozonehouse.org or at 734.662.2265 x23.

Vote for Ozone House!

Now through Wednesday, September 19th

https://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving

Help Ozone House win a share of $5 million through the Chase Community Giving event! You can vote anytime between now and Wednesday, September 19th. You can vote here by searching for Ozone House, then clicking "Vote." Chase customers also receive an additional two votes on www.ChaseGiving.com. Thank you for your support!

An Evening at the Farmer's Market

Friday, September 7th, 6pm

Ann Arbor Farmer's Market, 315 Detroit St. in Ann Arbor

Join Ozone House for the 5th annual An Evening at the Farmer's Market on Friday, September 7th! The event features food from local chefs, wonderful music, and a silent auction. Reserve your seats today by contacting Sue at sdvorak@ozonehouse.org or at 734.662.2265 x26. Last year's event sold out, so don't delay!

Each seat at An Evening at the Farmer's Market includes a $100 tax-deductible donation to Ozone House. If you have any questions, please contact Sue at sdvorak@ozonehouse.org or at 734.662.2265 x26.

Education Project for Homeless Youth School Supply Drive

Wednesday, August 1st - Sunday, August 26th

Ozone House, 1705 Washtenaw Ave. in Ann Arbor

Support Washtenaw County students who are living in homeless and temporary situations. Between August 1st and August 26th, you can drop off school supplies in the phone room at Ozone House. Needed items include backpacks, binders, highlighters, protractors, rulers, compasses, and travel-size soap, shampoo, deodorant, combs, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Please note: Pencils, blue and black pens, and crayons are not needed.

Ozone House at the Ann Arbor Marathon

Sunday, June 17th, 7am - 11am

Corner of Washtenaw & Devonshire in Ann Arbor

Ozone House is excited to be hosting a water table for the Ann Arbor marathon! Come join us at our table on the corner of Devonshire & Washtenaw to hand out water and cheer on the runners. We need all of the extra hands that we can get!

An Evening at the Farmer's Market - September 7th, 2012

Gorgeous flowers from An Evening at the Farmer's Market 2012.

Ozone House volunteers enjoying themselves at our event!

Thank you, beezy's café, for a delicious salad at this year's event.

Appleseed Collective provided fantastic music.