UPCOMING EVENTS

Noise Permit: Back 2 School Block Party

Friday, August 13, 2010, 3-9pm at Frog Island Park in Ypsilanti

This FREE event, for youth ages of 14-20, showcases a variety of talented youth artists including local bands, poets, DJ's, rappers and youth artists and entrepreneurs. Local youth organizations will be on site to share information and resources promoting youth development, leadership, community service, civic engagement and success in school, at home and in the community. All youth are welcome, so save the date!

An Evening at the Farmer's Market

Save the Date! Friday, September 10, 2010
Click here to learn more about this exciting dinner fundraiser!

Kicked Out is released!

“Kicked Out,” published by local publisher Homofactus Press, is an anthology edited by Sassafras Lowrey. “Kicked Out” compiles stories of young people who were kicked out of their homes due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Recent research estimates that 40% of all homeless youth in the United States identify as LGBTQ. A contribution to Ozone House's "Kicked Out Fund," established with the support of Homofactus Press, supports Ozone House’s work on behalf of local LBGTQ youth. Click here for more information!

Big House Big Heart 5K

Calling all runners! Run to benefit Ozone House in the Big House Big Heart 5K. The race starts and finishes at the University of Michigan’s famous football stadium - The Big House. Contact Susan at skirtz@ozonehouse.org for fundraising forms or more information.

RECENT EVENTS

An Evening at the Farmer's Market

Our second year was a huge success! Thank you to the 300 friends and volunteers who joined us at the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market on Friday, September 11, 2009.

The Menu
Grilled pizza with a selection of BBQ pork, smoked salmon or olive, eggplant and preserved lemon
T.R. Durham at Durham's Tracklements & Smokery

Beet, plum, arugula and goat cheese salad
Eve Aronoff at eve the restaurant

Grilled bistro steak, savory butternut squash and braised greens
Ricco Decola at Sparrow Meats

Grilled Atlantic bluefish with tomato relish
Mike Monahan at Monahan's Seafood

Michigan corn pudding
Eve Aronoff at eve the restaurant

Apple cherry croissant
Miyoko Honma at Cafe Japon

Bread from Zingerman's Bakehouse
Wine selections from Everyday Wines
Locally brewed beer from Arbor Brewing Co.
Coffee & tea from Sweetwaters

The BIG 4-Ozone

We had a rockin' good time celebrating our 40th birthday party on Friday, June 19th! We made new friends, caught up with people who have been involved with Ozone House over the decades, and enjoyed some awesome bands. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended, and to the wonderful volunteers made the whole thing happen!

At the event, three Ozone Action Awards were presented to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to Ozone House and youth in our community:

• Marti LaChapell and Missy Orge of Food Gatherers were honored for arranging hot meals and training opportunities for Ozone House youth through the Food Gatherers’ Community Kitchen and its Job Training Program.

• Midwest Wheels of Hope & South Michigan Wheels were recognized for organizing “The Rally in Hell.” This annual motorcycle rally brings over 3000 attendees to Hell, Michigan, and generates nearly $20,000 in net proceeds to support programming at Ozone House!

• Susan McGraw was honored for her free 6-week “What’s Your Story?” program provided to youth at Ozone House to prepare them to talk about themselves, their lives, and their job in a positive way.


Ellen Rabinowitz and Pam Kisch started their careers together at Ozone House 20 years ago. Both are now Executive Directors of key agencies within the area’s social services. Ellen leads the Washtenaw Health Plan, while Pam heads up the Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan.


Over 30 attendees gathered together for a group photo of past & present staff and volunteers for Ozone House.

Check out these cool bands who played at The BIG 4-Ozone!
New Hope Gospel Choir
Pat Predd & Steve Wallinski
White Ravens
RFD Boys
Dan Roehrig
Nervous But Excited
Chief Blues Officers

The Ann Arbor Farmer's Market
all spiffed up for our annual event!

Caleb Englander, Intake Coordinator
one of the many wonderful volunteers at last year's event

BMC, Swain and Ravi
represented Ozone House with pride!

James Brown
original artwork by George Frayne

Celebrating 40 years
of service to youth in our community!