Nationally, 36 million working households still struggling financially
Michigan was one of multiple states that was included in Wednesday’s release of ALICE in the Crosscurrents: COVID and Financial…
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ALICE Speaks: Personal Stories Mark Report Rollout
LANSING – A news conference spotlighting financial hardship in Michigan included powerful stories of life for families that have experienced…
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New ALICE Report Shows Pandemic Impact in Region
While aid programs during the COVID-19 pandemic likely eased financial stress on many households, the risk of more families struggling…
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Advocacy Brings Impact: AWARE Shelter
JACKSON – Our partnership with AWARE Inc. promotes social change by empowering survivors of domestic and sexual violence. That work…
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Tutoring Program Grows Confidence in Readers
SLD Read trains volunteers to work one-to-one with students in local schools BATTLE CREEK AND KALAMAZOO – Fifth-grader Chondell hasn’t…
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Child Care Strengthens Family: Child Care Network
JACKSON – One of the biggest expenses for families, regardless of income level, is child care. When finances are tight,…
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Seeding Leaders Grants: Blossoming a Second Cohort of Nonprofit Leadership
United Way of South Central Michigan has awarded $2,500 mini-grants to its second cohort of 10 local Kalamazoo & Battle…
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RentAble Revamp Removes Barriers to Stable Housing
The Kalamazoo Continuum of Care has revamped its RentAble program to help more people overcome barriers to keep or obtain…
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Celebrating Our 1st Birthday
President & CEO Chris Sargent reflects on our progress as we note the one-year anniversary of the merger that created…
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MSHDA Funds Available for Shelter Diversion
KALAMAZOO – The Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care is currently inviting proposals from eligible agencies for projects related to shelter…
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