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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News
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Featured
Poverty Solutions partners with 4 Detroit organizations to fund, evaluate economic mobility projects
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News Release | Nov. 10, 2021
U-M launches SEAS Sustainability Clinic in Detroit to combat the effects of climate change
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News Release | Nov. 1, 2021
$100,000 available for U-M faculty grants to research ways to prevent, alleviate poverty
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Feature | Oct. 27, 2021
Poverty Solutions Director Luke Shaefer to give inaugural Kohn lecture on using evidence to fight poverty
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Events
In the Media
The Imprint | Nov. 15, 2021
What We've Learned About Child Tax Credits and the Future of Fostering
WHYY / Keystone Crossroads | Nov. 10, 2021
Biden’s child tax credit is cutting poverty in Philly, but many with deepest needs aren’t getting the cash
NBC News & Outlier Media | Nov. 10, 2021
The ‘fake landlord’ scam destroys lives in Detroit. But culprits rarely face consequences.
The Dig / Outlier Media | Nov. 10, 2021
Detroit home repair program proves helpful—for the few who qualify
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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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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80 +
research projects supported
since 2016
