Snow Buddy nonprofit faces equipment repairs during Ann Arbor snowfall

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — As snow continues to blanket metro Detroit, one Ann Arbor nonprofit is stepping into action to make sure sidewalks are clear for community members.

Snow Buddy is a group of volunteers that plows neighborhood sidewalks, ensuring residents stay safe on the snowiest days. The organization has three different snow removal machines responsible for clearing 16 miles of Ann Arbor neighborhood sidewalks, but for the first time in five years, they weren't out after Wednesday's storm because their machines need repairs.

Ventrac Snow Buddy

"It's really nice to wake up and look at the snow and think about going out to shovel and then thinking, remembering oh yeah... Snow Buddy," Jim MacDonald said.

MacDonald, an Ann Arbor resident, was out clearing his driveway and sid