In 2019
10.5 %
of Americans lived in poverty
Affecting Change
To Prevent & Alleviate Poverty
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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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Concern about safety is main reason many Detroiters are not getting vaccinated, U-M survey finds
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News Release | Jul. 26, 2021
Rent, mortgage linked to worse health outcomes during early stages of pandemic
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News Release | Jul. 26, 2021
Addressing links between poverty, housing, water access and affordability in Detroit
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Jun. 22, 2021
Funding opportunity to advance economic mobility priorities of Detroit residents
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In the Media
The Conversation | Jul. 28, 2021
Millions of renters face eviction and homelessness: 3 essential reads about the CDC’s expiring moratorium
Bridge Detroit | Jul. 27, 2021
Why more Detroiters aren’t getting vaccinated: Fear
WHYY Philadelphia | Jul. 23, 2021
Biden’s child tax credit will spread wealth. But 13K Philly kids stand to miss out
WDIV 4 Click on Detroit | Jul. 22, 2021
University of Michigan survey looks at why Detroit’s COVID vaccination rate lags behind rest of state
Detroit Partnership
We work closely with the City of Detroit and community partners to improve economic opportunity and reduce poverty.
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Community Engagement
We work with community organizations and individuals in co-creating and seeking new solutions to prevent and alleviate poverty.
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Data Tools
Our data, maps, and analytical tools are all publicly available to explore issues related to poverty.
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Projects and Partners
Our projects focus on data, evidence, and equitable partnerships to bring about positive change.
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