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Discover the latest releases on findings that can inform poverty prevention and alleviation programs and policy.

  • Sep. 14, 2023

    Speaker series to cover reparations, human-centered design, health impacts of oppression

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  • Sep. 5, 2023

    Applications open Oct. 2-13 for Ann Arbor’s guaranteed income for low-income entrepreneurs

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  • Aug. 16, 2023

    Chronic housing instability poses educational risk for Detroit students

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  • Aug. 7, 2023

    United Way Challenge invests $1M+ in pilots to expand financial opportunities for Detroiters

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  • The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America. By Kathryn J. Edin, H. Luke Shaefer, and Timothy J. Nelson.
    News Release | Aug. 4, 2023

    Mapping poverty in America: Shaefer’s new book explores “The Injustice of Place”

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  • News Release | Jul. 24, 2023

    U-M researchers to examine Michigan’s approach to criminal justice reform

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  • News Release | Jul. 19, 2023

    Chicago’s public bank discussions should center community needs

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  • Feature | Jul. 6, 2023

    Detroit youth share vision for $5.7M grant to address homelessness, housing instability

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  • News Release | Jun. 30, 2023

    Detroit’s 16% unemployment rate driven by labor force rebounders

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  • aerial view of Detroit homes
    News Release | Jun. 12, 2023

    $8.2M in emergency rental assistance spent at Detroit properties where landlords still moved to evict

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