Nearly
90 %
of pandemic-era evictions in Detroit involved properties operated unlawfully by landlords
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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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Bringing it home: improving tomorrow’s living environments
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News Release | Nov. 18, 2022
Report Reveals 311,961 Children Under Age Three Are Estimated to Be Experiencing Homelessness Across Twenty U.S. States, Only 7% Are Enrolled In An Early Childhood Program
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News Release | Nov. 16, 2022
New website answers child care providers' questions about Michigan child care subsidy
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News Release | Nov. 14, 2022
Detroit eviction filings on track to return to pre-pandemic level as COVID-19 protections expire
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In the Media
The Center for Public Integrity | Nov. 15, 2022
Hidden toll: Thousands of schools fail to count homeless students
Michigan Radio Stateside | Nov. 14, 2022
Legislative policies that Detroit voters view as most important
NBC News | Nov. 8, 2022
Inflation and abortion lead the list of voter concerns, edging out crime, NBC News Exit Poll finds
Michigan Radio | Nov. 7, 2022
Detroit renters with building problems do have options. Here's how to protect yourselves.
Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions
The Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions speaker series introduces key issues regarding the causes and consequences of poverty through an in-person and virtual lecture series featuring experts in policy and practice from across the nation. Watch the latest talk, and learn more about the fall 2022 series.
Our Approach
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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Research Publications
Our working papers and policy briefs include research from different paths of study, and focus on a number of core domains.
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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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