Nearly half of Michiganians see homelessness as a serious and growing problem in their own community, according to a new statewide survey. A strong p...

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As thousands of students prepare to start summer vacations, the Michigan StateHousing Development Authority (MSHDA) is bracing for a possible rise in ...

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Debra Hendren and Mellena Martinez share a passion for both AmeriCorps and the clients they work with at the Community Housing Network, which serves Oakland and Macomb Counties in Southeast Michigan.

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Executive Director Keith Molin of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) today announced funding to help Michigan’s homeless through its Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program –including Rural Homeless Initiative (RHI) Grants – for fiscal year 2009. The funds are being awarded to communities and local recipient organizations as part of an estimated $7.8 million in federal grants to be allocated this fiscal year across the state.

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LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that grants totaling $2,168,400 have been awarded to 18 nonprofit organizations through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) from the newly funded Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund (MHCDF). The grants support Gov. Granholm’s Vibrant Cities Initiative and will provide affordable housing opportunities while helping transform the Michigan economy by improving the quality of life in cities, towns and villages across the state.

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Marquette –Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Interim Executive Director Keith Molin presented an oversized check for $25,000 to Gail Nelson, executive director of the Women’s Center. The funds are being awarded to communities and local recipient organizations as part of an estimated $7.8 million in federal grants to be allocated this fiscal year across the state.

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Sault Ste. Marie –Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Interim Executive Director Keith Molin presented an oversized check for $45,000 to Ron Calery, executive director of the Chippewa Luce Mackinaw Community for Housing First Initiative. The funds are being awarded to communities and local recipient organizations as part of an estimated $7.8 million in federal grants to be allocated this fiscal year across the state.

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Houghton – Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Interim Executive Director Keith Molin presented an Award of Appreciation for Service to Charlene Kangas executive director of the Baraga County Shelter Home. The award is in recognition of her endless dedication to ending homelessness in Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw Counties; and her passionate commitment to helping those less fortunate.

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