38M
Americans received food
assistance in 2019
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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2020 Census undercounted population in select Detroit neighborhoods by 8%
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News Release | Dec. 15, 2021
Families with no earnings, Hispanic parents most likely to miss out on Child Tax Credit payments
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News Release | Dec. 7, 2021
Despite cost dip, Michigan auto insurance still high with persistent racial disparities
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Feature | Nov. 18, 2021
Poverty Solutions partners with 4 Detroit organizations to fund, evaluate economic mobility projects
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Events
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6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Off Campus Location
Josh Tetrick (Eat JUST, CEO) – Social Entrepreneurship, Cell-Based Meat Sector, Start-Ups
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3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Off Campus Location
Centering Lived Expertise to Improve Food Assistance and Food Access
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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Off Campus Location
Detroit Financial Well-Being Innovation Challenge Launch
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In the Media
Associated Press | Jan. 25, 2022
Extra cash for low-income mothers may influence baby brains
The Michigan Daily | Jan. 24, 2022
Ford School panel discuss inflation rates, changing labor force during COVID-19 pandemic
Detroit Free Press | Jan. 13, 2022
Opinion: Detroit has once-in-a-lifetime chance to spur home ownership
The American Prospect | Jan. 12, 2022
Banks and Tech Companies Jockey for Economic Control
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.
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
