Nearly
90 %
of pandemic-era evictions in Detroit involved properties operated unlawfully by landlords
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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January Jobs Report Shows Exceptionally Strong Labor Market
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News Release | Jan. 24, 2023
Gun control measures associated with reduced police use of force
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Jan. 19, 2023
Public bank could address Chicago residents' complaints about private bankers, lenders
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News Release | Jan. 19, 2023
Poverty Solutions to help guide Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency reforms
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Events
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Off Campus Location
Housing Instability, Housing and Neighborhood Design, and Healthcare
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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Weiser Hall
Amali Tower, 2023 Weerasinghe Lecture
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12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Off Campus Location
LHS Collaboratory Joint Session with UM School of Dentistry
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In the Media
Detroit News | Jan. 26, 2023
Duggan, coalition outline efforts to help Detroiters claim millions in tax credits
Detroit Metro Times | Jan. 25, 2023
Detroit’s long history of evicting Black people for profit
USA Today | Jan. 25, 2023
'This isn't trivial': Applying for welfare benefits is too difficult, low-income Americans say
Michigan Radio Stateside | Jan. 25, 2023
Measures to reduce excessive use of force by police
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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80 +
research projects supported
since 2016
