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From our partners at the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, “The Michigan Legislature is threatening to hold up federal rental assistance dollars. Contact them today to tell them they’re putting thousands of renters and landlords at risk. The Michigan Legislature is playing games with the over $660 million in emergency rental assistance sent to our state from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The most recent …

This time of year, we would normally be gathering together at Zingerman’s Greyline for our annual Home Sweet Home event to celebrate the work Ozone House’s staff and volunteers do to support LGBTQ+ youth in our community.  All proceeds from that event go to our Kicked Out Fund for LGBTQ+ youth services.  While we aren’t having Home Sweet Home right …

AGE 2 to 6: Reaction Generalized fear Cognitive confusion, e.g., not understanding that the danger is over Helplessness, passivity, e.g. may become mute, withdrawn, and still Anxious attachment to caregiver, e.g., clinging, not wanting to be away from caregiver, not wanting to sleep alone Sleep disturbances; night terrors Regressive reactions, e.g., toileting, dressing, speech Engaging in reenactments and play about the …

Our hearts are heavy today as we speak with young people, many of whom are young People of Color, who watched white supremacists storm the Capitol.  One especially painful part was seeing the difference in how white domestic terrorists were treated by law enforcement compared to young Black and Brown protesters over the summer and throughout our nation’s history.  We …

Young people experiencing homelessness want to succeed in school, but it’s hard to thrive without basic supplies.  This holiday season, you can help students by making a donation or purchasing items from the list below to make sure every student can succeed in school all year long.  This holiday season, we want to collect enough items for 500 students.   …

The Trump administration has announced a proposed rule change that will modify the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Equal Access Rule and discriminate against transgender people and halt legal protections that ensure the safety of anyone in need of HUD-funded programs.   Ozone House forcefully opposes this rule change. This proposal will deter transgender youth from seeking care …

Ozone House stands in solidarity with the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement. Ozone House will continue to take action using our collective voice and position. As we recognize Independence Day we know that we cannot all be truly free until we have equity, equality and justice for ALL. At Ozone House, our primary responsibility is to support young people impacted by …

“How old are you?” I asked, excitedly and impulsively. Only realizing my mistake after I said it. (I was raised to never ask a woman her age!) She smirked, “guess.” “1,000” I answered, facetiously. Hoping it would overcorrect what I had done. “Close but guess again.” She wanted a real guess, I guess. “Umm… 28.” (I didn’t believe that, but …

Ozone House is now offering regular hours to screen young people, ages 17.5 – 24, for housing opportunities.  These include: * Transitional Living Program * Rapid Re-Housing * Permanent Supported Housing * Family Reunification Program This process allows for initial eligibility determinations and waitlist placement without completing the full intake process.  Screenings are available in both Ann Arbor (1705 Washtenaw …

Celebrate five decades of Ozone House’s commitment to the youth in our community on June 2nd at The Farm at St. Joe’s in Ypsilanti. It will be a great time for current and past staff, volunteers, donors, clients and friends of Ozone House to see old friends and meet new ones. The family-friendly environment encourages everyone to bring their friends …