Mayes, CEO of the expanding food rescue nonprofit, plans to stay in the role until the end of the year.
Detroit Free Press
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Stakes are high for Detroit renters living in foreclosed homes
There are about 1,000 renter occupied homes in Detroit headed to Wayne County’s tax foreclosure auction this fall. Here’s what tenants should know.
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Detroiters enrolled in city’s water affordability program will see bills change this fall
Enrollment fairs are available to help residents learn more about the city’s new water affordability plan, apply in person and provide feedback.
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Detroit renters, housing advocates want to form citywide tenants association
Renters and housing advocates in Detroit gathered Sunday to discuss the need for a citywide tenant association amid rising costs and evictions.
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Who owns rental housing in Detroit? New report offers glimpse
There are 42,000 landlords in Detroit, a new report finds. Among the largest group — those who own one or two properties — 2% are registered.
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Kirk Mayes, ‘visionary’ at helm of Forgotten Harvest, wins Shining Light Award 2022
Kirk Mayes leads food rescue nonprofit Forgotten Harvest with community in mind. He’s the recipient of the 2022 Eleanor Josaitis Unsung Leader award.
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Millions of dollars in rental assistance drying up — and could bring evictions in Michigan
Millions in rent aid was a game changer for vulnerable families across the state. As those dollars dry up, eviction filings are expected to rise.
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Highland Park school district rallying to bring back high school
The city school district’s last high school closed under emergency management in 2015 because of financial problems and dwindling student enrollment.
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Detroiters can get help applying for property tax exemption. Here’s how.
The city of Detroit and partners are hosting drive through events for residents to apply for a property tax exemption. Here’s what to know.
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Report: Black homebuyers more likely to be denied mortgages in metro Detroit
Mortgage applications from Black homebuyers in metro Detroit were more likely to be denied, with nearly 40% of Black applicants facing rejection, compared with 18% of white homebuyers.