We want to recognize the folks whose hard work & dedication bring about the full-flavored & traditional foods that Zingerman's is known for. And extend a 'three thumbs up' to the organizations whose commitment & intentions are not only admirable but also an integral part of their communities.

Food Gatherers http://www.foodgatherers.org/ Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and address its causes in our community by: reducing food waste through the rescue and distribution of perishable and non perishable food; coordinating with other hunger relief providers; educating the public about hunger; and developing new food resources. P.O. Box 131037, Ann Arbor, MI 48113 Phone: (734) 761-2796 Fax: (734) 930-0550 info@foodgatherers.org   Dawn Farm http://www.dawnfarm.org/ The goal of Dawn Farm is to assist addicts and alcoholics in achieving long term recovery. Dawn Farm will identify and remove barriers that prevent addicts and alcoholics from joining the recovering community. Phone: (734) 485-8725 Phone: (734) 669-8265 Dawn Farm—Ypsilanti 6633 Stoneycreek Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: (734) 485-8725 Detoxification—Ann Arbor 544 N Division St Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1136 Phone: (734) 669-8265 Outpatient Services—Ann Arbor 735 Victors Way Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2737 Phone: (734) 769-7366   Performance Network http://www.performancenetwork.org/ Performance Network is Ann Arbor, Michigan's resident professional theatre company, featuring Off-Broadway quality productions in an intimate 139 seat theatre. Professional Theatre Performance Network is Ann Arbor's only resident professional theatre company, affiliated with the Actor's Equity Association of professional Actors and Stage Managers. Excellence Our Mission is: "to provide uncompromising artistic leadership in the region and produce works that engage, challenge and inspire audiences and artists." Award-winning productions of American classics, Musicals and World premieres make Performance Network one of the most diverse and exciting entertainment options in Michigan. Performance Network Theatre 120 E Huron St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1437 Phone: (734) 663-0696 Box Office: (734) 663-0681   The Ark http://www.theark.org The Ark is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enrichment of the human spirit through the presentation, preservation and encouragement of folk, roots and ethnic music and related arts. The Ark provides a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all people to listen to, learn about, perform and share music. 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone: (734) 761-1800 Hotline: (734) 761-1451 MySpace: www.myspace.com/annarborark   Growing Hope http://www.growinghope.net Our Mission: Helping people improve their lives and communities through gardening. Growing Hope fosters learning, improves nutrition, encourages self-reliance, and promotes positive community futures. Target Audience: Growing Hope primarily serves under-resourced and disadvantaged populations, either directly or through collaboration with partner agencies/organizations. Activities: Growing Hope serves as a technical assistant, program coordinator/partner, and general resource for non-profit organizations, public agencies, and educational institutions that wish to use gardening as a way to further their social, educational, and/or environmental missions. Activities include providing start-up and ongoing gardening assistance, developing and coordinating programs, teaching classes and workshops, developing curricula and training materials, and facilitating partnerships and collaboration. Growing Hope PO Box 980129 Ypsilanti, MI 48198 Phone: 734-786-8401 Fax: 734-484-4630 Email: info@growinghope.net   SafeHouse Center http://www.safehousecenter.org/ The mission of SafeHouse Center is two-fold: To provide safety, support, advocacy and resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children,and To work relentlessly to change the systems and attitudes that allow this abuse to continue. SafeHouse Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault in Washtenaw County, Michigan. SafeHouse provides free and confidential services for any person victimized that lives or works in Washtenaw County. Our programs include counseling, court accompaniment, information and referrals, emergency shelter and personal advocacy. SafeHouse Center PO Box 7052 Ann Arbor, MI 48107 Phone: (734) 973-0242 Fax: (734) 973-7817 24 Hour HelpLine: (734) 995-5444   Washtenaw Literacy http://www.washtenawliteracy.org/ Washtenaw Literacy's purpose is straightforward: we help adults change their lives through literacy. Our organization has over 30 years experience in helping men and women improve their reading, writing and English as a second language skills. Washtenaw Literacy 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Phone: (734) 879-1320 Email: info@washtenawliteracy.org   Avalon Housing http://www.avalonhousing.org/ Avalon Housing is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and managing permanent supportive rental housing for people with extremely low incomes in Washtenaw County. Avalon owns and operates 173 units, scattered at fifteen sites throughout Ann Arbor. Rents are structured to be affordable to people with incomes at or below 30% of the area median income. The majority of households include people who were homeless or who have a mental or physical disability. Voluntary support services are available to all tenants in order to assist them in maintaining their housing stability and enhance their quality of life. 603 W. Huron Street Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Phone: (734) 663-5858 Fax: (734) 663-4857 Email: info@avalonhousing.org   Wild Swan Theater http://www.wildswantheater.org/ Twenty six years of rave reviews from young people. parents, teachers and the press has made Wild Swan Theater one of the most admire professional theaters for families in the nation, garnering praise for it ingenious artistry, its innovative audience accessibility program, and it projects for participants with disabilities. Premiering productions in its home base of Ann Arbor and touring them throughout Michigan and the Midwest, Wild Swan Theater has enchanted hundreds of thousands of play-goers of all ages in theaters, schools, libraries, and museums of all sizes. In addition to its many performances each year, Wild Swan Theater offers a wide variety of workshops for both teachers and students, youth drama camps, and after-school programs. Wild Swan Theater 416 West Huron Street Ann Arbor MI 48103 TTY/Voice: (734) 995-0530 Email: wildswan@wildswantheater.org   Washtenaw Housing Alliance http://www.whalliance.org/ The mission of the Washtenaw Housing Alliance is to end homelessness in our community. The Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA) is a unique coalition of ten non-profit organizations that serve the homeless or those at risk of homelessness. All ten agencies are dedicated to improving the continuum of shelter, housing, and supportive services for homeless and at-risk people in Washtenaw County. Washtenaw Housing Alliance PO Box 7993 220 North Main Ann Arbor, MI 48107 Phone: (734) 222-3570 Fax: (734) 222-3550 Email: WHA-info@ewashtenaw.org