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A Message from MSHDA Executive Director Keith Molin
 It is my pleasure to have an opportunity to speak to all of you who are working so hard to end homelessness in Michigan. You should know that I am one of you now that I am back in Michigan and serving as the Interim Executive Director of MSHDA. It is my intention to join you in the trenches whenever I can and pledge my support on behalf of the Authority.
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Instant Access to Housing - Perfect for Daytime or Nighttime Shelters
 Studies show that extended stays in homeless shelters can be unnecessary for individuals and families to exit homelessness. In fact, long stays can perpetuate institutional dependency and the trauma of homelessness itself. Permanent housing provides a stability that lines up with job retention, school enrollment, sobriety, and reduced reoccurrences of domestic violence and improved use of money management skills. In addition, the cost of providing shelter beds or motel night stays is more costly than paying for a rental unit.
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"I Am So Proud of Her!"
 You can see the pride in Ann Dean's eyes as she speaks about Neoki, a recipient of a HARP voucher in the Muskegon area. "Now that I have gotten to know Neoki and understand her story, I have great respect for what she has done for herself," said Dean.
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Benchmark Report Presented at Conference
 The Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness recently provided an exclusive "first-look" at its 2007 Benchmark Report. The Benchmark Report - a document detailing the state of homelessness in Michigan and the collaborative efforts currently underway across the state with regard to Michigan's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness - was released to advocates at the Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing in April.
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Make Time to Chat
 The National Alliance to End Homelessness and KnowledgePlex, Inc. will be hosting two expert chats on the Housing First Initiative. KnowledgePlex expert chats are free to attend and use Microsoft's Live Meeting Software, a small and free program you must first install.
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