You're Invited to Celebrate With Us!

March 2019

IN THE ZONE NEWSLETTER

IN THIS ISSUE:

National Professional Social Work Month

50th Anniversary Celebration!

Advocacy Spotlight

Calendar of Events

Community Wish List

MARCH IS NATIONAL

PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH

Celebrated each March , National Professional Social Work Month is an opportunity for social workers across the country to turn the spotlight on the profession and highlight the important contributions they make to society.

Every day, the nation's 680,000 social workers work to empower and elevate millions of people, including some of the most vulnerable in our society.

We would like to recognize our social work team members for their invaluable contributions to the young people in our community.

Adrianna - Family Therapist

Alexa - Youth Specialist

Allison - Youth Specialist

Brian - Clinical Director

Brooklyn - Intern

Chardae - Engagement Program Manager

Darrell - Youth Specialist

Dave - MORE Support Therapist

David - Youth Specialist

Eric - Youth Specialist

Erica - Youth Specialist

Erin - Family Therapist

Holly - Case Manager

Jasimen - Youth Specialist

Jessica - Youth Outreach Coordinator

John - Case Manager

Kayla - Case Manager

Kara - Interim Intake Coordinator

Kathryn - Youth Specialist

Keisha - Miller House Skills Coordinator

Kellie - Residential Coordinator

Kelsey - Youth Specialist

Krista - Executive Director

Malak - Youth Resource Coordinator

Nicole - Youth Specialist

Pam - Associate Director

Patrick - Youth Resource Manager

Sarah - Director of Residential Services

Scott - Youth Employment Coordinator

Summer - Intern

TaSharry - Youth Specialist

Zach -Youth Specialist

And, many of our crisis line volunteers, interns and other staff that are currently working on getting their social work degrees!

HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY!

"It takes a village" to raise young people and Ozone House is no exception. We're turning 50 and we want to celebrate 50 years, of helping young people and their families in crisis, with the community! It took a lot of dedicated people to reach this historic moment, from current and past staff, volunteers, donors, clients and friends of Ozone House since 1969. Please be sure to get in touch with old friends and let them know to join us on June 2! This is a family friendly event for all to attend.

June 2, 2019

The Farm at St. Joe's

5557 McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

2:00pm - 5:00pm

More details to follow

In anticipation of our anniversary, we are collecting stories of Ozone House through the years. If you have been associated with us in any way - client, staff, volunteer, donor, or friend - please email Heidi or fill out the survey below. We would love to hear from you!

"Where are you now?" survey

ADVOCACY SPOTLIGHT

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

National Summit on Youth Homelessness

The intersection of policy & practice

The 116th Congress is considering many pieces of legislation that will impact efforts to prevent and respond to youth and young adult homeless. Brittney visited our Senators on Capital Hill to inform them of the importance of this funding. Go Brittney!

April 7: Spaghetti Dinner @ St. Mary's church.
May 2: Ozone House BIG announcement
June 2: Ozone House 50th Anniversary Celebration
June 7: See us at Ypsi Pride
July: Orange Theory supports Ozone House all month
August 3: See us at Ann Arbor Pride
September 14: An Evening with Ozone House

COMMUNITY WISH LIST

We realize that we have very limited volunteer opportunities. This is because we house and support youth in crisis, and we take protecting their confidentiality and their safety very seriously. That said, we always love to work with our community! Here are some other ideas of how you can help Ozone House:

Host an event, any kind of event, and have proceeds donated to Ozone House. See ideas here.
Collect aluminum cans and recycle. Funds can be donated to Ozone House or used to purchase Meijer, Walmart, Kroger or Visa gift cards in $25 denominations. This can be done alone or with a group.
Do a coin drive at your office, school, other organization. Funds can be donated to Ozone House or used to purchase full-fare The Ride bus tokens.
Start planning a school supply drive for the summer months. We pack 800 backpacks in August. (Volunteer opportunities will be available.)
Donate art supplies like canvases, paint and brushes that we use for creative expression. We use a lot of art supplies!
Host an event, just for fun, to create awareness around the issue of youth homelessness.
Other creative ideas are encouraged.

Email your ideas and dates to Heidi at hruud@ozonehouse.org.

All proceeds support our life-saving programs for youth in our community.

DONATE to Ozone House

Interested in volunteering for Ozone House?

Click here to read our latest Volunteer Zone newsletter.

OZONE HOUSE

1705 Washtenaw Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Office: 734-662-2265

Drop-In Center

102 N. Hamilton Street Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Drop-In Center: 734-485-2222

24-HR CRISIS call & text LINE: 734-662-2222

Chat crisis line www.ozonehouse.org

email: news@ozonehouse.org

www.ozonehouse.org

Connect with us