What happens when a family suddenly needs a new place to live? Last month we had a chance to visit and collect success stories from some of our members and other organizations that provide emergency shelter and housing in Michigan.
 Introduction by Anne Grantner, Executive Director at Shelter of Flint[watch now]
This episode begins at the Shelter of Flint. |
 United For Homes[watch now]
Is it easy to find a place to live when you are in a wheelchair? What happens when your income is $700 a month and rent is $640? |
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Visit the Shelter of Flint’s new location and meet a family that is moving back to independence after hard times. |
Turning Point’s new shelter helps domestic violence survivors escape dangerous situations, get their kids safe and take back control of their lives. |
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Elder Law of Michigan is a nonprofit that helps low-income seniors and also gives foreclosure counseling and housing advice to people of all ages. |
Two short videos linked below: one with tips to avoid property tax foreclosure and another to learn about housing services from the nonprofit Center for Financial Health. |
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Edgewood Village constructs a network center that will prepare at-risk youth for careers and college.
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See the difference a home can make in someone’s life. Avalon Housing gives housing opportunities to people who might be homeless otherwise. |
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Episode ending, credits and outtakes.
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The second half of this episode recounts the details behind eight of the stories in the United for Homes video. |
Shelter of Flint, Flint
Turning Point, Macomb County
Elder Law of Michigan, Lansing
Center for Financial Health, Lansing
Edgewood Network Center, East Lansing
Avalon Housing, Ann Arbor
Conclusion by Anne Grantner, Executive Director at Shelter of Flint
Bonus: Housing We Can Afford?