December 2018
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
FEELING LIKE SANTA'S ELF?
THE EDUCATION PROJECT NEEDS YOU
Ozone House’s THE EDUCATION PROJECT (in partnership with WISD), ensures that students affected by homelessness enroll, attend, and succeed in school. Last year The Education Project helped 1,154 students in Washtenaw County.

The Education Project will supply holiday gifts to approximately 500 students identified by the Washtenaw County schools this holiday season.

The link above connects you directly to hands-on holiday volunteer opportunities in December. Available hours are weekdays. If you are interested in volunteering as a group, please contact Jessica at [email protected] .
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Interested In Becoming a Volunteer Crisis Line Counselor?
Ozone House is seeking passionate volunteers to respond to crisis phone calls, texts and live chats.

Why volunteer?
  • Make a difference to young people in crisis in our community
  • Gain excellent crisis intervention training and experience
  • Be part of an organization that advocates for youth and their families
  • Meet other volunteers with the same interests
  • Learn about social justice

Crisis Line counselors 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.

Crisis Line Volunteers counselors complete a 40-hour training. Once completed, volunteers commit to one 4-hour shift per week for 8+ months .
Our next Crisis Line volunteer training session will be held for invited trainees in January. Fill out the application below, today!
For more information see our website or contact Allison at [email protected].
HOLIDAY DRIVE DROP-OFF SCHEDULE
EXTENDED HOURS
If you or your organization are participating in any of our holiday gift giving programs, see our drop-off schedule below:

Ozone House 1705 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48104.
  • Monday, December 3rd, 9-12pm
  • Wednesday, December 5th, 10-7pm
  • Thursday, December 6th, 9-12 pm
  • Monday, December 10th, 9-12 pm
  • Wednesday, December 12th, 9-5pm
If these times do not work, please email Heidi at [email protected].

Ozone House 1705 Washtenaw Avenue, Ann Arbor, 48104.
  • Thursday, December 6th, 1-7pm
  • Friday, December 7th, 10-4pm
  • Saturday, December 8th, 12-3pm
  • Monday, December 10th, 1-7pm

WISD
1819 S. Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, 48106
  • November 26th - December 14th 8:30AM-4PM.
  • Please label gifts with assigned student number if participating in the giving tree drive.
SAVE - THE - DATE
Our HOME SWEET HOME event is February 12, 2019 at Greyline in Ann Arbor. Help us celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and raise awareness around the disproportional amount of homeless youth that identify as LGBTQ+. More details to follow in January.
WHERE ARE YOU NOW?
We are starting to plan for our 50th birthday in June!! We would love to hear from former clients, volunteers, founders, board members, and staff. Please fill out our survey below.
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To learn more about Ozone House, visit www.ozonehouse.org.