June's Spotlight Organization is SOS Community Services
SOS promotes housing stability and family self-sufficiency through collaboration, care and respect.
Every child deserves a place to call home.
At SOS, they work to prevent and end homelessness and hunger. They strive to ensure all children, families, and individuals have the resources they need to make the most of housing, employment, health, education, and other opportunities in our community.
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Events to support SOS Community Services
Zingerman's Mail Order Warehouse Shop Fundraiser Sale
June 18, 2021
Shop in-person at the Zingerman's Mail Order Warehouse Shop at 710 Phoenix Drive in Ann Arbor on June 18th! All proceeds from that days sales in the Warehouse Shop will be donated directly to our friends at SOS Community Services! The Warehouse Shop is open from 9am to 10pm. Masks and social distancing are required. There is a limit of only three people are allowed in the shop at a time. Join us in shopping your heart out for a great cause!
Road to Home Fundraiser
October 5, 2021
SOS's annual Road to Home fundraiser will take place on Tuesday, October 5 at Sesi Lincoln in Ann Arbor. An option for virtual participation will be provided. Tickets will be on sale soon at soscs.org!
What Resources Does SOS Offer to the Community
SOS provides shelter and Rapid Rehousing to families with children who are experiencing homelessness. People in need of these services call Housing Access of Washtenaw County at 734-961-1999. SOS provides groceries through a weekly food distribution. During the pandemic, pantry visitors are asked to visit soscs.org/food-pantry to schedule their grocery pick up. SOS offers services to prevent eviction for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher tenants. SOS also provides a nationally recognized early childhood program, Parents as Teachers. Visit soscs.org or call 734-485-8730 for more information about signing up for these programs.
Best Ways to Support SOS
People can make monetary or in-kind donations to help families at SOS. For a complete list of ways to give, please visit soscs.org/ways-to-give/
If you have non-financial gifts you'd like to donate, please contact [email protected] to make arrangements to drop off donated items.
For information about volunteering, email [email protected] or visit soscs.org/volunteer. Volunteers assist with food distribution, organizing in-kind drives, events, facilities maintenance, grounds keeping, and clerical tasks.
Why Zingerman's Loves SOS
As longtime community partners of this great organization, we've been able to witness the tremendous impact they have on our community. With their multifaceted approach, they're truly tackling some of the toughest issues facing people in our area. We believe everyone deserves access to a safe home and nutritious food, and it's inspiring to see SOS go above and beyond that call. Their range of programming and resources have helped thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in and around Washtenaw County for decades. Their services have continued throughout the pandemic and have been more crucial than ever as so many are facing food scarcity and a terrifying housing crisis. We are incredibly honored to put a spotlight on their excellent mission and continue our partnership.