Affecting Change

To Prevent & Alleviate Poverty

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2023 Impact Report
The mission of Poverty Solutions is to partner with communities and policymakers to find new ways to prevent and alleviate poverty through action-based research.
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Featured

More young, moderate-income Detroiters plan to vote since Harris became Democratic nominee

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News Release | Oct. 2, 2024

Poverty Solutions to support new NIH health equity research hub at U-M

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News Release | Sep. 24, 2024

Survey shows Detroiters' top priorities for city officials going into election

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News Release | Sep. 23, 2024

Kristin Seefeldt named acting director of Poverty Solutions at U-M

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Events

  • 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Off Campus Location

    INFO SESSIONS for Student Sustainability Coalition: Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund & Social and Environmental Grants

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  • 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm | School of Social Work Building

    From Surviving to Thriving: The Importance of Engaging People with Lived Expertise

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  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | School of Social Work Building

    From Surviving to Thriving: The Importance of Engaging People with Lived Expertise

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Our Approach

Detroit Partnership

We work closely with the City of Detroit, neighborhood groups, service providers, and foundations in Detroit to improve economic opportunity and reduce poverty.

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Featured Projects

Our projects focus on data, evidence, and equitable partnerships to bring about positive change.

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80 +

research projects supported
since 2016