In 2019
10.5 %
of Americans lived in poverty
Affecting Change
To Prevent & Alleviate Poverty
“
The mission of Poverty Solutions is to partner with communities and policymakers to find new ways to prevent and alleviate poverty.
Read Luke’s letter
News
See all News
Featured
U-M story lab to amplify Detroit River narratives
Read more
Events
-
10:00 am – 11:30 am | Off Campus Location
The Struggle to Survive in Central America: A Portrait of Life from a Grassroots, Human Rights Perspective
Read more
In the Media
Detroit Free Press | Apr. 21, 2021
Does Chauvin verdict signal real change or is it a mirage? | Opinion
Michigan Daily | Apr. 14, 2021
LSA professor leads Virulent Hate Project to increase awareness around anti-Asian hate incidents
Michigan Advance | Apr. 7, 2021
‘This could set women back generations’: The pandemic recession’s toll on the workforce and families
Christian Science Monitor | Apr. 2, 2021
Why cities are experimenting with giving people cash payments
Detroit Partnership
We work closely with the City of Detroit and community partners to improve economic opportunity and reduce poverty.
Read more
Community Engagement
We work with community organizations and individuals in co-creating and seeking new solutions to prevent and alleviate poverty.
Engage with us
Data Tools
Our data, maps, and analytical tools are all publicly available to explore issues related to poverty.
Explore our data
Projects and Partners
Our projects focus on data, evidence, and equitable partnerships to bring about positive change.
Read more
80 +
research projects supported
since 2016
