In the News

When we’re in the news or have a press release to share this is the place to find links and downloadable documents. Along with our newsletter and annual report this is another great way to keep up with what’s going on. Stop back regularly and check out our latest news and press!

Our Near North project made the news, as HUD (Housing and Urban Development) announced their participation - HUD Awards $250,000 to Michigan Community Organizer. The environmentally sound and green aspects of the project are a noteworthy aspect of the project. April 14th, 2010

A review of the conversation and discussion evening with Michael Pollan at Zingerman’s Roadhouse - Michael Pollan’s Insights - as part of the fundraising evening for our Edible Avalon program, as well as Chris Bedford’s latest food based documentary and the local Homegrown Festival. April 11th, 2010

News article from AnnArbor.com Housing Worries on the growing level of housing instability in Ann Arbor and the increasingly wide groups of people affected by it, quoting - amongst others - Michael Appel. April 11th, 2010

It’s paired with another article, telling the all-too-common story of Couple Struggles to find Housing trying to cope and stick together while facing homelessness.  April 11th, 2010

News regarding the Near North project receiving support and funding from Ann Arbor’s Downtown Development Authority, January 6th, 2010

A wonderful review of the Mavis Staples benefit concert for Avalon Housing at the Michigan Theater, from AnnArbor.com November 10th 2009

Support System article from Planning Magazine, a publication from the American Planning Association, June 2009.

Martin Luther King Spirit Seen in Honor
Ann Arbor News, January 14, 2008

Avalon Housing, Inc. a Finalist for the 2007 Maxwell Awards
December 20, 2007

Have you seen us in the news and don’t see it here? Please email Jude and let us know!