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.
![]() This episode begins at the Shelter of Flint. |
![]() 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? |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |