24 %
of Detroit renters say they spend more than half of their monthly income on housing
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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Washtenaw County should consider long-term impact, implementation of ARPA allocations
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News Release | Jun. 29, 2022
9 in 10 Detroit eviction cases filed during pandemic came from landlords not compliant with rental codes
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Jun. 22, 2022
New Land Contract Buyer Guide assists Detroiters on path toward homeownership
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Jun. 16, 2022
Michigan poverty map identifies regional needs related to child care, health care, affordable housing
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Events
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12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Ross School of Business
5th Annual Business+Impact Showcase – 2022
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In the Media
Outlier Media | Jul. 6, 2022
Rising evictions in Detroit fueled by ‘termination’ cases that let landlords kick out renters without reason
Fox 2 Detroit | Jun. 30, 2022
Most evictions filed in Detroit during pandemic 'not in compliance' U-M group finds
Outlier Media | Jun. 30, 2022
Detroiters struggling to make it out of pandemic pain feel left behind as relief programs end
Michigan Radio | Jun. 29, 2022
Report: More than 25,000 eviction cases filed in Detroit during the pandemic
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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.
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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