The safety net meant to connect vulnerable Detroiters to shelter is under scrutiny after two children appear to have frozen to death.
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Funeral services begin for 2 children who froze in Detroit casino parking garage
Deputy Mayor Melia Howard, who was at the public viewing on Wednesday, identified the children as 2-year-old A’millah Currie and 9-year-old Darnell Currie.
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‘Everything is ruined’: Southwest Detroiters cope with flood aftermath
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan urged residents to file insurance claims as soon as possible, emphasizing that the Great Lakes Water Authority and Detroit’s water department will cover any uninsured costs.
Posted inHealth and Welfare, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan lawmakers see promise in cash aid program. Where it’s expanding
Bipartisan lawmakers support no-strings-attached cash aid program for expectant moms and babies as it expands across Michigan.
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Commentary: Children shouldn’t freeze in casino parking garages
More effective solutions are needed for Detroit’s homeless families
Posted inEducation, Health and Welfare
Will affordable educator housing help northwest Michigan address its teacher shortage?
While the project will be Michigan’s first, other states have already embraced affordable educator housing.
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DPSCD board members: Use vacant school buildings to provide shelter, housing for homeless families
More than 3,000 students in the Detroit school district have been identified as homeless. The actual number is likely much higher.
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Detroit mom called city for help before 2 kids froze in casino parking garage
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said he’s seeking a city housing department review to determine what went wrong and what is needed to ensure nothing like this happens again.
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Detroit art group takes on harm reduction with Narcan, safe sex kits
Buffalo Prescott plans to launch its first vending machine with supplies from its “Casual Safe” initiative this spring near The Lincoln Factory, a bar in New Center.
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Flu cases surging in Michigan. What to know and how to stay safe
Several schools across the state closed due to flu cases affecting students and staff. The illness has been on the rise across the US.