Embracing Transitions And Making CAN-nections!

CAN is in the middle of an "in-between" season - ASP has ended and Summer Camp is right around the corner. You might think this is a slow period for CAN, but there is no shortage of exciting things and important preparations happening!

An crutial part of this time at CAN is ensuring all our staff are set up to lead a successful summer program, gathering the materials needed for each lesson, and of course ensuring our students have basic needs met all summer long!

Did you know you can be a part of making this happen? Throughout the summer, we will be serving over 5,000 meals and snacks packed with nutrition to keep our campers energized. Want to contribute? Check out how below!

You can support CAN Campers' nutritional needs this summer in 3 different ways!

DONATE TO CAN

OR mail a donation to:

PO Box 130076

Ann Arbor, MI 48113

DONATE FOOD

MAKE OR SEND A MEAL

Click on a Meal Train link below!

Representing CAN in Washington DC

Our very own, Fayiza Nabilsi, CAN's Director of Bryant Market and Facilities, recently took an exciting trip to Washington DC!

"I was honored to attend the 2023 National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. with 1700 participants on behalf of CAN. As the director of the Bryant Market, the largest food pantry in Washtenaw County, I know and understand the need for food security. It was a privilege to advocate for policy change with our elected officials and see the great work happening across the country to fight food insecurity".



-Fayiza Nabilsi

Setting Staff Up For Success

Each May, our directors take part in an important training to prepare for CAN's 6-week Educational Summer Camps! During this 2-day training, we discussed topics like camper safety, leadership, this year's curriculum, and more! This time allows us to not only bond as a team and support each other, but also ensure we all have the tools we need to make this an amazing summer for our campers and staff!​​​​​​​​​

Impactful Connections with AAPS

AAPS Sustainability Committee

CAN is an active member of the Ann Arbor Public Schools Sustainability Committee (pictured above!), with our Executive Director, Derrick Miller, serving on the committee. The committee consists of numerous organizations dedicated to offering valuable insights, strategies, resources, and fostering collaboration to guide AAPS toward carbon-neutral operations. This committee actively contributes to the development of comprehensive youth education strategies that prioritize sustainability, aiming to create a more environmentally conscious and engaged generation.

AAPS Equity Committee

The Equity Committee brings together diverse parents’ groups and community partners to ensure equal opportunities and access to education for all students. It is committed to eliminating barriers and promoting dignity and respect in every student interaction. Harrison Metzler, CAN's Director of Teen Programs & Staff Development sits on this committee as an important connection for the families that both CAN and AAPS serve!

Bryant Market Is Booming

A special thank you to DoorDash's Project DASH for allowing the Bryant Market to serve even more families in need!

Visits to CAN's Bryant Market have doubled lately! We are also fulfilling about 30 orders each week with Project DASH.

We couldn't do this work without our amazing community partners, donors, and of course our fabulous Bryant Market volunteers and staff!

CAN’s partnership with DoorDash has allowed us to access some of the most vulnerable parts of our community, the disabled and the elderly. Many of the Washtenaw County residents we deliver to are not capable of coming to the pantry due to an underlying illness, disability, or lack of transportation, and partnering with DoorDash has solved this issue as they deliver the food right to their doors. We are so happy with the DoorDash program and look forward to seeing it grow.

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Ann Arbor, MI 48113

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