January 30, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Stacy Poncher, Barrier Busters Program Coordinator. Barrier Busters is a collaborative program in Washtenaw County that works with over 100 social service agencies to provide emergency assistance and enhance services for residents in need. Administered by the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development, it operates through a network of trained “Barrier Busters” from each agency, who facilitate case management and access to the Emergency Unmet Needs Fund.