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Pope Francis Center moves forward on $30M project to provide housing, medical assistance, jobs for homeless people in Detroit.

In tonight's 7 UpFront segment we're looking at efforts to help those who are homeless in Detroit.

The Pope Francis Center has secured a purchase agreement with the city of Detroit for a 5.3-acre parcel that will serve as the future home of a bridge housing facility for the homeless. The sale price for the Core City neighborhood parcel has not yet been finalized, pending the outcome of…

The money comes from the Julia Burke Foundation, the center announced Thursday night. The California-based organization partners with groups worldwide to supply food and other community needs, and supports education and social justice programs. The funding will be used for a short-term or "bridge" housing complex to tackle the city's homelessness, the center said. The contribution means the center has raised more than $15 million toward its $22 million fundraising goal for the project. “We are truly humbled by the incredible generosity of the Julia Burke Foundation,” said Father Tim McC...

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