Advocates say the Detroit ordinance is a major step forward in a city where tens of thousands of eviction cases were filed each year.
Nushrat Rahman
Nushrat Rahman covers issues related to economic mobility for the Detroit Free Press and BridgeDetroit as a corps member with Report for America, an initiative of The GroundTruth Project.
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A $20M fund aims to help 1,000 Detroiters tap into home repair resources
A $20 million fund announced Tuesday aims to help more than 1,000 income eligible Detroiters fix up the living conditions of their homes.
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Detroit City Council wants statewide housing agency to speed up rent aid applications
Detroit City Council is urging a statewide agency to process applications for rent aid faster in Wayne County, where it can take about 90 days.
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Michigan announces $1M grant for child savings accounts
A $1 million grant will pilot child savings account programs, through two nonprofits. The goal is to help families put aside money for college.
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New coalition to help Afghan, Ukrainian refugees find jobs, housing and transportation
The Detroit Refugee Network will help refugees resettling in the city tap into housing, jobs, transportation and education opportunities.
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Eligible Michigan families will get extra food assistance benefits in April
Eligible Michigan families will continue to get at least an additional $95 in food assistance benefits in April, as grocery costs rise.
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Metro Detroit food banks and pantries seeing longer lines, more families as prices rise
Food banks and pantries in metro Detroit are reporting longer lines and more families seeking help as prices at the grocery store and gas pump soar.
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Evictions make it harder for Michigan families to find housing, advocates say
Eviction cases can leave long-lasting scars on families, making it more difficult for them to find future housing. A bipartisan bill wants to change.
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Wayne County halts foreclosures on certain owner-occupied homes through March 2023
The Wayne County Treasurer’s Office will not be foreclosing on certain owner-occupied properties through next March.
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Report: Michigan families used monthly child tax credits on food, rent and bills
Michigan families used monthly child tax credits on food, rent, child care and bills. The “cash buffer” relieved financial stress, a new report finds.