Michigan communities prepare for annual count of homeless population
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While the city of Grand Rapids is clearing out homeless encampments, the city of Kalamazoo is taking a different approach.
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LANSING, Mich. â Michigan communities will participate on Wednesday in an annual event to produce a snapshot of the number of people experiencing homelessness during the coldest month of the year.
The Point-in-Time count takes place on the last Wednesday of January and is required for homelessness programs that are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, according to a news release Tuesday.
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Ending Homelessness in Michigan report illustrates the state of homelessness in Michigan
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January 21, 2021
LANSING, Mich. – In 2019, 61,832 individuals experienced homelessness across Michigan, according to the Ending Homelessness in Michigan Annual Report, which was officially released on January 19. The report is created through a combined effort from numerous government department and agencies to assess the state of homelessness throughout Michigan.
While the overall number of homeless individuals dropped year-over-year from 65,104 in 2018, the 2019 report illustrates deep disparities in how homelessness impacts subpopulations and challenges stereotypes. For instance, Blacks account for 52% of the homeless population in Michigan despite only making up 14% of the state’s population – which is 12% higher than the national average. Families with children account for nearly 50% of those who experience homelessness, and 3,847 youth ages 18 – 24 experie
Governor Whitmer Announces the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to Jumpstart the State s Economy and End the COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Whitmer Announces the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to Jumpstart the State s Economy and End the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Governor Whitmer Announces the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to Jumpstart the State’s Economy and End the COVID-19 Pandemic
Plan includes a direct focus on vaccine distribution, small businesses, and schools
LANSING, Mich. Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to grow Michigan’s economy and help end the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s plan includes a strong focus on vaccine distribution, economic recovery, schools, and more.
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LANSING Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to grow Michigan’s economy and help end the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s plan includes a strong focus on vaccine distribution, economic recovery, schools, and more.
“To help grow and strengthen our economy, we must provide crucial support for our families, small businesses, and frontline workers,” said Governor Whitmer. “The MI COVID Recovery Plan will help small businesses get through the winter, help us put more shots in arms and ramp up vaccine distribution, and get our kids back on track in school. It’s the right thing to do to protect public health and jumpstart our economy, and I’m ready to work with the legislature to get it done.”
Gov. Whitmer outlines plan to jumpstart Michigan’s economy, end COVID-19 pandemic
Gretchen Whitmer unveils ‘MI COVID Recovery Plan’
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Gretchen Whitmer outlined her plan Tuesday to jumpstart the state’s economy and help end the COVID-19 pandemic.
“To help grow and strengthen our economy, we must provide crucial support for our families, small businesses, and frontline workers,” Whitmer said. “The MI COVID Recovery Plan will help small businesses get through the winter, help us put more shots in arms and ramp up vaccine distribution, and get our kids back on track in school. It’s the right thing to do to protect public health and jumpstart our economy, and I’m ready to work with the legislature to get it done.”