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This July, we’re celebrating Park and Recreation Month by spotlighting the beautiful parks and trails that make Ypsilanti a vibrant, connected place to live. From Riverside Park to Parkridge Community Center, these local gems do more than beautify our neighborhoods—they bring us together, support wellness, and even raise home values.
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For our “In the Spotlight” series, we’re shining a light on community resources, sharing how to best find support and give support to our friends and neighbors. This month’s highlight: Parkridge Community Center.
Parkridge Community Center is a cornerstone of Ypsilanti’s historic South side, engaging community in safe, positive, and structured activities. We spoke with Mia Lanier-Durkins, Manager of Education & College Readiness, who shared more about Parkridge, its ties to Washtenaw Community College, and how they’re working to connect community through resources, programming, and education.
Parkridge Community Center Exterior sign
Parkridge is the heart of the southside of Ypsilanti, and while our location allows us to be a solid resource to the Ypsilanti Community, we serve all of Washtenaw County; after all we are Washtenaw Community College!
Our WCC mission is to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services. Our Parkridge mission is to enhance the quality of life for Ypsilanti’s residents by supporting children, youth, and families though a wide range of programs and services.
We’re in the business of meeting underserved families where they are and helping them reach their goals of educational, career, and person success!
We serve youth, families, and seniors throughout the entire Washtenaw County! We provide Education & Career Readiness support, educational information seminars, Community events, and youth programming for students in 1st – 12th grade.
There are several programs that we host at Parkridge, but we also create pathways for people to take advantage of the educational opportunities offered through WCC, which lead to certificates/degrees that assist with landing jobs starting at $40k and higher.
We also have Senior classes facilitated by WCC instructors, “Hustle 2 Success”, an in-school program focused on soft skill building and college readiness, for middle and high school students.
Fun Fridays for Seniors (card playing), G.E.D. also facilitated by WCC faculty, Project Literacy – an after-school program for youth ages 6-10, and more.
One of our popular programs is our 5-week Summer STEM Learning Experience. Our registration filled up within 24 hours of being open this year and that is MAJOR! We offer academic project-based learning classes, STEM focused activities, weekly field trips, and swimming lessons facilitated by Rutherford Pool.
Organizations and community members are also afforded the opportunity to use as a rental space for meetings, programs, and events.
Non-profit organizations can rent free of charge Monday – Thursday.
On the weekends, we offer affordable rental rates.
We are open
Winter/Spring/Fall: Monday-Friday 9am – 8pm
Summer: Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Facebook: Facebook.com/ParkridgeCommunityCenter
We post our program fliers regularly on Facebook and our Program Coordinator, Jeanice Townsend goes Live on Fridays. We also support our community partners by marketing their program and event fliers on our page.
Email: Parkridgecommunity@wccnet.edu
Phone:734-483-7700
Anyone interested in participating in WCC/PCC classes, seminars, youth programming, or just looking to get involved by volunteering their time, can visit our registration site: afterschoolhq.com/WCCParkridgeCommunity
Financial donations can be made using this link: afterschoolhq.com/reactapp/donation/WCCParkridgeCommunity
We are really looking forward to our Summer STEM Learning Experience camp for youth ages 6-12. We have certified teachers who will use project-based learning lessons to teach Math, Reading, and Writing during our morning sessions, and numerous STEM focused organizations facilitating fun, hands-on STEM activities in the afternoon.
Last summer our library was transformed and upgraded with the help of two amazing organizations, Books for Kids and Our Community Reads. Our youth now have a library filled with books featuring characters that look like them.
We are proud of or historic hallway, which houses several portraits by Lee Osler, of individuals who are from and have made a significant impact in the Ypsilanti community. When Parkridge guests walk the hallway, there’s always a connection and stories shared. Those moments bring appreciation, and reflection of what we are striving to do here at Parkridge; educating, enhancing, and strengthening our community. Our computer lab is furnished with lovely artwork that was donated by passionate Parkridge supporters, the late Mr. & Mrs. John W. Barfield.
We are committed to bridging the gap between the community and Washtenaw Community College. Building strong relationships with youth, families, community members and local organizations allows us to be a positive influence in Washtenaw County.
Our staff is passionate, accommodating, and dedicated to serving this community with excellence. We welcome anyone to come visit and explore what’s possible with the support of WCC/Parkridge!
We’d like to give Mia a very special thank you for chatting with us and sharing more about how Parkridge Community Center and WCC are connecting community and education.
If you’d like to contact someone from Parkridge Community Center or connect with WCC, please contact:
Phone: (734) 483-7700
Email: parkridgecommunity@wccnet.edu
Facebook: Facebook.com/ParkridgeCommunityCenter
View the latest spotlights and more of what Ypsilanti has to offer at LiveNypsi.com.
At Hinton Real Estate Group, Juneteenth is more than a historical milestone—it’s a reminder of why we do what we do. As a Black, woman-owned business serving Ypsilanti and Southeast Michigan, we’re proud to empower families through homeownership and generational wealth.
Join us June 20–22 in Downtown Ypsilanti as we celebrate Black excellence and community at the Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Let’s keep building—together.
Read MoreThis June, we’re proud to feature Ypsi Pride in honor of Pride Month—a time to uplift LGBTQIA+ voices, reflect on the past, and stand up for a more just future.
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For our “In the Spotlight” series, we’re shining a light on community and housing resources, sharing how to best find support and give support to our friends and neighbors who may need it most. This month’s highlight: Ozone House.
Ozone House is a non-profit organization working to meet the needs of community youth providing free, confidential voluntary shelter and support services. We connected with Amtheyst Floyd, Communications and Marketing Associate at Ozone House, to learn more about community youth center.
Ozone House is a 24-hour youth crisis organization that provides free, confidential, and voluntary shelter and support services for young people ages 10-24 who are experiencing homelessness, housing instability, and other types of crises.
Our Miller House clients participate in 'paying rent', which goes into a savings account until the individual leaves the program. That money is then returned to them to help with things such as a down payment or a security deposit.
The youth at Ozone House have many opportunities to speak as they are the most qualified to share their stories. We have a Youth Advisory Board that meets regularly to discuss the programs, events, and policies that Ozone House implements to better serve our youth. We are a part of the Continuum of Care Youth Advisory Board, too.
We invite youth to join us for DOME Day, which is an event focused on speaking to legislators about how the policies their voting on will affect their younger constituents, as well as travel with staff to speak on these same issues in Washington D.C. They attend our annual fundraiser, vote on probably programming updates, and more.
Contact our Crisis Line. Call our 24/7 crisis line (734-662-2222), or text “Ozone” to (734) 662-2222 Monday – Friday 9am -5pm, or click here to chat online Monday – Friday 9am -5pm. It does not matter if you need someone to vent to or are looking for specific services. Our Crisis Line volunteers will connect you to the resources you need.
There are many ways for someone to get involved with Ozone House. We have one-off volunteer opportunities such as helping with the pantry or cleaning up our walking trails or long-term opportunities like tutoring youth at the drop-in center or taking calls on our crisis line.
Donations can be made by credit card or bank transfer through our website, but in-kind donations (such as shelf stable food, new clothes, cleaning supplies, and basic necessities) can be dropped off at our main location at 1600 N. Huron River Drive, Ypsilanti MI 48197, Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The best way to learn how to advocate for Ozone House is to follow us on social media! We often post about the policies or issues that directly affect the youth we serve and pressing the share button can have a large impact. Sharing such relevant information to your circle can change the way people talk about youth experiencing homelessness, how they vote, and more.
We’re turning our expansion space into a year-round emergency shelter! The construction is already done. Now, we are working on funding and staffing the space so it can be fully functional. That, along with growing and expanding our available programs.
Adults can call the crisis line. You may be the parent of a youth who needs resources, but we can still inform you on the options available for them. If you are, or know of a youth in crisis, call our 24/7 Crisis Line at 734-662-2222.
We’d like to give a special thank you to Amtheyst Floyd for sharing with us! Learn more at OzoneHouse.org.
View the latest spotlights and more of what Ypsilanti has to offer at LiveNypsi.com.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to pause, reflect, and take action for ourselves and our community. Mental health impacts every part of our lives, from our relationships and work to our physical health and day-to-day choices.
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