AmeriCorps

In 2008, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH) received federal funding to develop the Michigan’s Campaign To End Homelessness AmeriCorps Program. The Campaign AmeriCorps Program is part of AmeriCorps*State and currently has 19 members serving across the state.

Members serving in the Campaign AmeriCorps Program are called Housing and Services Liaisons. Liaisons are placed at service providers across the state and perform four primary tasks—conducting outreach with consumers, providing housing assistance, networking consumers to resources and following up with consumers who have transitioned into housing. Time, funding and manpower are often stumbling blocks for organizations; AmeriCorps members serving as Liaisons are able to fill in the gaps by providing critical services to communities and bringing them closer to achieving the goals outlined in their 10-Year Plans.

Members also work together to recruit volunteers for one-time events such as Project Homeless Connect or set up permanent volunteer programs to further enhance services offered by their host organizations. View member activities.

If you’re interested in serving as an AmeriCorps member in the program or would like for your organization to host a Campaign member, please contact

Melissa Grant
Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness/AmeriCorps Program
T: 517-335-3213
E: grantm2@michigan.gov