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To Prevent & Alleviate Poverty

24 %

of Detroit renters say they spend more than half of their monthly income on housing

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2021 Impact Report

The mission of Poverty Solutions is to partner with communities and policymakers to find new ways to prevent and alleviate poverty.

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Majority of Detroiters report stable, improved financial situation compared to year ago

News Release | Apr. 6, 2022

Most Detroiters vaccinated in second half of 2021 were previously unsure about COVID-19 vaccines

News Release | Mar. 30, 2022

Event series to explore racialized health, economic disparities from COVID-19

News Release | Mar. 28, 2022

US households in better financial shape at end of 2021 than pre-pandemic

Jun 8

8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Fluid Thinking: Water Justice in a Changing Climate

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Jun 10

10:00 am – 11:30 am | Off Campus Location

Lessons Learned: Michigan’s Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities

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Jun 21

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Off Campus Location

LHS Collaboratory

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The Atlantic | May. 11, 2022

How Affluence Pulls People Away From Their Families

Detroit Free Press | May. 10, 2022

Free legal help on the way for low-income Detroiters facing eviction

MLive / The Ann Arbor News | May. 9, 2022

Flying drones and robots may help Washtenaw County end food insecurity

Detroit News | May. 9, 2022

Why Detroit may soon be giving free legal help to Detroiters facing eviction

Why does car insurance cost so much in Michigan?

Michigan has the most expensive auto insurance in the U.S., despite reforms passed in 2019 that significantly lowered premiums. What contributes to the high rates? Why do Black drivers end up paying more? How does the cost of auto insurance impact economic mobility? Watch now.

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