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Finding shelter can be frustrating if you're experiencing homelessness, but a new website called Shelter Oakland makes that process easier in Oakland County.
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Returning citizens face extra hurdles in Detroit’s already challenging housing market
Formerly incarcerated people face numerous challenges in finding housing, often leading them to become homeless or recidivate.
Trinity Health and Michigan community groups will make fresh, local food a Medicaid benefit
A new Trinity Health initiative will allow people in the Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids areas to access fresh, affordable produce from local organizations through their Medicaid health plans.
Oakland County Animal Shelter expands efforts to board pets for people experiencing homelessness
Pet owners who stay at an Oakland County homeless shelter this winter will be able to temporarily house their pets at the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, thanks to a new partnership between the Pontiac-based Alliance for Housing and the animal shelter.
Shelter beds will more than double at Pontiac nonprofit Lighthouse as it redevelops campus
A redevelopment project at Pontiac-based Lighthouse will add a new homeless shelter and many improved services for people experiencing homelessness.
Shelter availability website has positive impacts for Oakland County shelter providers and seekers
Launched last summer, the Shelter Oakland website has already fielded 3,000 shelter inquiries from 700 families.
What’s at stake for young families: Early childhood policy after the 2026 election
Anne Kuhnen, MLPP Kids Count policy director weighs in on early childhood education after the '26 gubernatorial election.
Where will Michigan’s next governor stand on early childhood education?
Michigan's many gubernatorial candidates offer a variety of approaches to early childhood education.
Federal housing funding rollercoaster leaves hundreds of Metro Detroit households in limbo
Housing service providers in Metro Detroit have been in turmoil over the past month as the federal government has threatened massive changes to funding of services for people experiencing homelessness.
Trail Challenge offers prizes for visiting all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Since 2023, hundreds of Metro Detroiters have participated in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks' Trail Challenge, which incentivizes participants to visit all 13 Metroparks across five Southeastern Michigan counties.
