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Community Relations

Community Relations Director James A. Kosteva coordinates activities linked with community organizations and local government officials in the greater Ann Arbor area and southeastern Michigan

A Community Guide is now available with hundreds of listings in areas such as The Arts, Health, Family Life and Work Life. Teachers will find many resources for student activities and professional development.

University of Michigan Contributes in the Community Through Property Taxes Paid By Leasing and Other Innovative Collaborations.
For many people the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor are synonymous. For years the University has partnered with the City of Ann Arbor on numerous innovative initiatives and projects as a way to support the community. In an effort to increase this commitment, the University of Michigan is taking strides to give back by paying indirect property tax through a number of leased buildings within the City. Read the entire article by Sarah Swanson from the Ann Arbor Area Business Monthly.(PDF)

Looking for Funding? Links to funding opportunity databases, hints for effective searches and directions for signing up for various alert services are available on the U-M Research Web site.

UMHS estimates community benefit of more than $320 million

By Shantell Kirkendoll
U-M Health System
What's a health system worth? The U-M Health System reports that through its charity care and contributions to community health plans it provides a community benefit estimated at $323 million.
"But the community benefit of hospitals is increasingly measured in more than dollars and cents." says Doug Strong, chief executive office of the U-M Hospitals and Health Systems, who presented a report of these findings to the Board of Regents at its Feb. 19 meeting. "The University of Michigan Health System is meeting these changing standards by fostering community programs that expand health education, provide nutritious meals and improve housing. All of these elements work together to support the well-being of the community".
Read More at the University Record Online

Many do not know how much the University benefits from and supports the city infrastructure. The September issue of Ann Arbor Regional Business-To-Business contains an "eye-opening" article (in PDF format):
"U-M Paying its Share to Help City's Infrastructure"

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