Nearly
1 in 7
occupied homes in Detroit face major home repair needs
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Ann Arbor residents share how guaranteed income supports local entrepreneurs
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News Release | May. 6, 2025
Poverty Solutions convenes panel on youth-led rapid rehousing in Detroit
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Transportation insecurity: A common and consequential American hardship
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What’s in a form? Students reflect on Eviction Policy & Design Workshop
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In the Media
Outlier Media | Jun. 18, 2025
Why so many Detroiters are shut out of the workforce
Truthout | Jun. 17, 2025
The Number of Unhoused Young Children Is at Crisis Level. It’s Set to Get Worse.
The Bulwark | May. 20, 2025
The GOP’s Big Medicaid Idea Was Tried Before—And Failed Badly
Detroit News | May. 19, 2025
Unique cash aid program for new parents is expanding into Wayne County, but not Detroit
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Detroit Partnership
We work closely with the City of Detroit, neighborhood groups, service providers, and foundations in Detroit to improve economic opportunity and reduce poverty.
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