Before returning to Tree Town, Buck worked in nonprofit management roles for over 10 years.

The nonprofit is offering grants of up to $5,000 to local organizations whose missions are to help the Washtenaw County community.

Take a tour of the Big House and other spots around town to see demonstrations of local efforts to reduce waste.

The Ann Arbor YMCA and Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor distributed gifts to children in Washtenaw County in time for the holidays. ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Ann Arbor YMCA and Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor have teamed up to make sure children in Washtenaw County have gifts for the holidays. Many of the gifts were provided by the Ann Arbor Kiwanis Thrift Shop and staff at Ann Arbor YMCA. “We are so grateful for our collaborative relationship with the Ann Arbor Kiwanis,” said Ann Arbor YMCA President and CEO Toni Kayumi in a release. Together, our two nonprofit organizations hope to help make the holiday season and winter break a little brighter for kids in East Washtenaw County.”Learn more about the Ann Arbor YMCA here or about Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor here.

ANN ARBOR – The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundation Inc. has awarded $20,000 to Food Gatherers to help the Washtenaw County food bank and food rescue program in its response to fight local hunger. The number of visitors to food pantries has risen sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic -- up to 300% for some of Food Gatherers' 170 partner programs. “We are grateful for the Kiwanis Club’s commitment to help our neighbors facing food insecurity,” Eileen Spring, president and CEO of Food Gatherers said in a statement. “COVID-19 has added extra hardship for families facing food insecurity. Partner programs include meal programs, food pantries and emergency grocery services that serve food insecure families and individuals without access to nutritious food.

ANN ARBOR - The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundation has awarded Food Gatherers $5,000 for its Healthy School Pantry Program. The program provides groceries, including fresh produce, and recipe cards to families at select schools throughout Washtenaw County. "The Healthy School Pantry Program is a great way for Food Gatherers to reach children and families that might not access our networks resources otherwise," Eileen Spring, Food Gatherers president and CEO said in a statement. About Food GatherersFood Gatherers mission is to alleviate hunger in Washtenaw County. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.