This Week Only!
Your Gift Matched Up To $20,000!
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With less than 2 weeks left in the year, now is the perfect time to make your generosity count! During this season of giving, your support can bring comfort and hope to those in need as we close out the year together. | |
This is our final appeal of the year, and we need your help to start the new year strong! | |
Did you know the entire CAN family includes...
459 staff and volunteers,
2,059+ partners and supporters,
7,454+ community members
...and YOU!
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Heads Up: Wholesome Content Ahead! 🥰 | |
Our staff have shared a few heartwarming stories that are sure to give you all the warm and fuzzy feelings. It’s often hard to capture the full impact of this work, but we think Torey, Michael, and Louey have expressed it beautifully! | |
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"I do what I do because I love the people. My clients have become part of my extended family. I’m excited for their wins and mourn their losses. We work together to create an amazing community, and I am so lucky to be part of it".
-Torey Madura, Hikone Site Director
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"When I started working for CAN in 2020 as an intern at Bryant Community Center, I connected with a high school freshman who made a lasting impression on me. Fast forward to today—I'm now a site director, and I recently spoke to social work students at Washtenaw Community College.
To my surprise, that same student was in the audience! We connected afterward, and she shared that her time at Bryant inspired her to pursue social work. It’s incredible to see the ripple effect of Bryant's impact".
-Michael Blackwell, Director of Bryant Educational Programs
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"I first met Antonio when he was in 6th grade—one of my all-time favorite kids, even though he didn’t care for me much at first. Over time, we built a connection, and I’ll never forget the special moments, like when he shared music with me to play as kids arrived at the center. I can still remember those songs to this day.
This week, I saw his brother, who shared an exciting update about Antonio. It’s amazing to be part of milestones in people’s lives, even years later. That’s the heart of what we do at CAN—building relationships that last."
-Louey Guillen, Deputy Director
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Thankful For Our Monthly Donors and Year-Round Supporters!
To our monthly donors, consistent supporters, and those who participate in our drives year after year, or even multiple times a year, thank you!
You provide stability, hope, and vital resources to the children and families we serve. Because of you, we can plan ahead, respond to urgent needs, and build brighter futures. As we reflect on this year, we’re deeply grateful for your generosity. Together, we’re creating a more hopeful tomorrow!
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"Whether it is a back-to-school drive, holiday gifting or a diaper drive, we are proud to support CAN as this crucial agency continues to assist families in our area."
-Connie Nagle, First Congregational Church
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Make 2025 Even More Impactful! | | |
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Or mail a donation to:
PO Box 130076
Ann Arbor, MI 48113
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Community Action Network partners with children, youth, and families from under-resourced Washtenaw County neighborhoods to create better futures for themselves and improve the communities in which they live. | | | | |
