Each year approximately 175 Americans die from extreme heat. Beat the heat by staying cool and hydrated, and watching for signs of heat-related illness. Learn heat safety: ready.gov/heat

Stay safe, stay cool at Washtenaw County cooling sites! You can find the list and more information here: bit.ly/Wash-Cooling During extreme heat, stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun. See more hot weather safety tips: washtenaw.org/1802/Hot-Weath…

Mark your calendars! Growing Hope in partnership with OCED are hosting the Ypsilanti Food festival August 9th! We are also seeking volunteers for this event! If interested, visit bit.ly/ypsifood25

Get involved! We are looking for volunteers for the Ypsi Food Fest! There are a variety of two hours shifts from 11am - 9pm, and the first 40 volunteers to sign up for two shifts will receive a free food ticket! Sign up to volunteer: bit.ly/ypsifood25

We are still looking for applicants for upcoming vacancies in the downtown Ann Arbor apartment complex, The Legacy! If you are interested in applying, please visit AnnArborWaitlist.com. Email [email protected] with any questions.

There is a heat advisory for this coming Thursday, July 24th. Take time to review cooling sites, stay cool, and stay safe. To review cooling site information and hot weather safety tips, visit bit.ly/Wash-Cooling #staycool #staysafe #washtenawcounty

There is a heat advisory for tomorrow, Thursday, July 24th. Take time to review cooling sites, stay cool, and stay safe. To review cooling site information and hot weather safety tips, visit bit.ly/Wash-Cooling #staycool #staysafe #washtenawcounty

We want to hear from you! Washtenaw Urban County is looking to make investments into your neighborhoods, and we need your input! WHEN: Monday, August 11th from 6pm - 7:30pm WHERE: Parkridge Community Center - Gym We hope to see you there!

OCED staff had a great time last week closing out July out our annual BBQ! Thanks to all that joined us and to County Administrator Greg Dill for making an appearance! #community #washtenaw #washtenawoced

Mark your calendars! Parkridge SummerFest is less than three weeks away! A resource fair will take place from 12pm - 3pm with the festival going until 6pm. We hope to see you there!

Reminder! OCED is hosting a community input session NEXT MONDAY from 6pm - 7:30pm at Parkridge Community Center. We are looking for input for the next neighborhood investment project in your Ypsilanti/Ypsilanti Township! For more information, visit washtenaw.org/3462/Community…

Next week! State Senator Sue Shink is hosting an Ann Arbor Senior Summit! OCED will be there providing information about senior resources that are available through our office. Date: Monday, August 18th Time: 11 AM - 2 PM Location: N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

A huge congratulations to Growing Hope and the OCED Economic Opportunity Division for an extremely successful first ever Ypsi Food Fest! More than 550 people came downtown for the event this past Saturday.

Last week, long-time Foster Grandparent volunteer Hazel Sanders was honored by the Board of Commissioners for her service. Thank you Hazel and thank you commissioners! #OCED #washtenaw #community