Susan Shipman

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, six members of Washtenaw County Rotary Clubs laced up their walking shoes and made history — stepping onto the Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) for its very first day open to pedestrians and cyclists. The long-anticipated multi-use path officially opened that morning, offering a rare opportunity to walk or bike […]

On Tuesday, June 16th, RCAA hosted a celebration of the 2026 grant winners at The Venue in Ann Arbor. It was a heartfelt and festive event with a representative from each of the winning organizations presenting a brief description of their mission and intended use of the grant funds. A total of $63,000 in grant […]

This year, the Washtenaw County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program assisted in preparing 1,392 tax returns in the 2026 tax season, a 31% increase over last year. Refunds and tax preparation fees avoided came to a total of $3,270,430, an increase of 65% over the prior year. RCAA supported VITA’s 2026 tax season with […]