Affecting Change

To Prevent & Alleviate Poverty

Real-World Perspectives on Poverty Solutions

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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 through action-based research.

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

News Release | Sep. 24, 2024

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

News Release | Sep. 23, 2024

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

News Release | Sep. 18, 2024

Racial and gender bias in US crime victim compensation programs highlighted in U-M report

Oct 8

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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Oct 8

12:00 pm – 12:50 pm | Off Campus Location

The Connection Between Gentrification and Public Health in Detroit

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Oct 11

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

All Means All: Schools Where Everyone is Somebody

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In the Media

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Michigan Public | Oct. 3, 2024

Every Flint baby is getting cash aid. Could Upper Peninsula babies be next?

Michigan Daily | Sep. 30, 2024

Perspectives on generational addiction and poverty in rural America

WEMU | Sep. 19, 2024

U-M study reveals racial and gender inequities in crime compensation

The Conversation | Sep. 18, 2024

Op-ed: Eviction filings can destabilize tenants’ lives – even when they win their case

Poverty On the Ballot

Poverty should be part of every candidate’s platform this election year. The 2024 election is an important opportunity to consider how our society addresses poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, and child care needs, from the national to the local level.

Guides for talking to candidates about poverty issues

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.