Click HERE for the Current MISSION statement RE: scope of activities
Coming Soon: A series of workshops to help create healthy boundaries and deal appropriately with sexual harassment on the streets and in community.
CAMP MISFIT AND MISSION ACTIVISTS INTERVENE IN EVICTION
On Thursday July 10, MDOT and the City of Ann Arbor used heavy machinery to clear cut and destroy campers tents and belongings. Camp Misfit A2 and MISSION were on the scene to support the individuals being targeted by State and City Officials. Sheri wrote an account of the events which you can check out here.
On Thursday July 10, MDOT and the City of Ann Arbor used heavy machinery to clear cut and destroy campers tents and belongings. Camp Misfit A2 and MISSION were on the scene to support the individuals being targeted by State and City Officials. Sheri wrote an account of the events which you can check out here.
"Homelessness in Washtenaw County" panel at Ann Arbor District Library
The Ann Arbor District Library hosted a panel discussion on this topic "Homelessness in Washtenaw County". It was an informative & interesting event. Mr. Kunselman, standing near the upper left corner of this picture, was present.
The Ann Arbor District Library hosted a panel discussion on this topic "Homelessness in Washtenaw County". It was an informative & interesting event. Mr. Kunselman, standing near the upper left corner of this picture, was present.
WE WIN! City Council Unanimously approves Good Neighbor Park Fee Waiver Amendment: click here for more info
WATCH Camp Misfit A2 and M.I.S.S.I.O.N. Board Member Ryan Sample's New Video that will introduce you to our community with a broad overview of our actions, our values, and well, yes our MISSION :)
Week of Services article is in BLOG section.
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2014 UPDATE:
MISFITS COORDINATE THE EMERGENCY WARMING CENTER AT ST. MARY'S
Tim From the ICY TUNDRA of MICHIGAN
CAMP MISFIT A2 Update: We have been collaborating with Fr. Dan Reim and the fine folks at St. Mary's Student Parish on an emergency warming center for the better part of February.
The Emergency Warming Center is jointly operated by MISSION/CAMP MISFIT A2 and St. Mary's and is located in the lower level of the Gabriel Richard Newman Center on Thompson, near the corner of William.
The space is open when temperatures go below 25F and features plenty of space to collaborate on computer-based project, as well as a quiet area for folks to rest who have been sleeping outside or have otherwise had a rough night's sleep due to conditions beyond their control at local overnight shelters. We have had positive responses from both volunteers and participants in their experiences at St. Mary's Emergency Warming Center, about 40-50 individuals use the resource each day it is open.
Please come join us anytime the weather is below 25F, you may find new friends!
Emergency warming center hours: M-F 9am-4pm [when temps below 25F]
Check out some pictures from the last week or so below!
The Emergency Warming Center is jointly operated by MISSION/CAMP MISFIT A2 and St. Mary's and is located in the lower level of the Gabriel Richard Newman Center on Thompson, near the corner of William.
The space is open when temperatures go below 25F and features plenty of space to collaborate on computer-based project, as well as a quiet area for folks to rest who have been sleeping outside or have otherwise had a rough night's sleep due to conditions beyond their control at local overnight shelters. We have had positive responses from both volunteers and participants in their experiences at St. Mary's Emergency Warming Center, about 40-50 individuals use the resource each day it is open.
Please come join us anytime the weather is below 25F, you may find new friends!
Emergency warming center hours: M-F 9am-4pm [when temps below 25F]
Check out some pictures from the last week or so below!
MISSION A2 Press Release: New Land and Homeward Bound Project
MISFITS-TROLLS-M.I.S.S.I.O.N. help sisters and brothers at Cass Park
About two months ago, Camp Take Notice voted to attend Sunday in the Park with the Forgotten Workers. It takes place the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. The event is a loosely organized group of members of the Detroit IWW ["Wobblies"], UAW activists and other community members coming with hot food, sweet treats, clothes and other warm things.
Eight from our ranks joined the festivities on Sunday February 9 including Shaquanna, Spyder, Ryan, Christy, Mugger, Caleb, Denise, and Greg. We gave away 16 pounds of oranges and tangelos, a big box of cookies, a carton of donuts, 27 pairs of socks, a bunch of coats, scarves, gloves, and two big boxes of canned goods.
Afterwards, Ryan, Mugger, Christy and Greg went to Belle Isle and walked through the Scripps Conservatory. It was a great day! Everyone came back with a smile! Below are some pictures from our trip to Detroit.
Eight from our ranks joined the festivities on Sunday February 9 including Shaquanna, Spyder, Ryan, Christy, Mugger, Caleb, Denise, and Greg. We gave away 16 pounds of oranges and tangelos, a big box of cookies, a carton of donuts, 27 pairs of socks, a bunch of coats, scarves, gloves, and two big boxes of canned goods.
Afterwards, Ryan, Mugger, Christy and Greg went to Belle Isle and walked through the Scripps Conservatory. It was a great day! Everyone came back with a smile! Below are some pictures from our trip to Detroit.
Alonzo greets new PAC Chair, Ingrid Ault, after Commission votes unanimously to recommend park fee waiver for local humanitarian aid organizations
Click here to read the story>>>Ann Arbor Considers Broad Park Fee Waiver
Park advisory commission recommends no park rental fees for charities that provide "goods for basic human needs" in city parks.
Park advisory commission recommends no park rental fees for charities that provide "goods for basic human needs" in city parks.
Documentary Film on CTN
Former CNN correspondent, Anthony Collings produces documentary on CTN. Click here to watch the 25 minute documentary.
Special thank you to Tony Collings for his compassion and dedication to telling the stories of members of our community :)
Special thank you to Tony Collings for his compassion and dedication to telling the stories of members of our community :)
M.I.S.S.I.O.N. A2 would like to thank the University of Michigan School of Penny W. Stamps and Junior Corrin Lewis, for their graphic design work.
