Empowering Michigan communities: Immediate and long-term policy responses to COVID-19
We’ve seen the many ways that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected and altered our daily lives and business as we know it. The crisis is exposing the weaknesses in our social safety net like never before—and financially vulnerable households that were living paycheck-to-paycheck before the pandemic are especially at risk. There are immediate and long-term […]
Where Are They Now? How Juggling Multiple Priorities During Service Prepared Angie for Hollywood
CEDAM celebrates AmeriCorps Week by highlighting alumni in a “Where are they now?” blog post series.
Where Are They Now? Perseverance Pays Off for Michigan’s AmeriCorps Supervisor of the Month
CEDAM celebrates AmeriCorps Week by highlighting alumni in a “Where are they now?” blog post series.
Where Are They Now? AmeriCorps Service as a Local Foot-in-the-Door
Celebrating AmeriCorps Week, CEDAM highlights AmeriCorps alumni Amy Evans.
Where Are They Now? From AmeriCorps Member to Award-Winning Program Director
CEDAM celebrates AmeriCorps Week by highlighting alumni in a “Where are they now?” blog post series.
Where Are They Now? Celebrating AmeriCorps Week 2020
CEDAM celebrates AmeriCorps Week by highlighting alumni in a “Where are they now?” blog post series.
CEDAM AmeriCorps Member Feature: Alex Makohn Serves to Empower Detroit Residents
By Christopher Wardell, administrative assistant CEDAM AmeriCorps member Alexandra Makohn recently graduated from Michigan State with a BA in international development, but before starting her full-time career, she wanted another experience. She saw a real need to help people live and afford a home in her own neighborhood, so she set out to find ways […]
Foreclosure Intervention Specialist Jael Cain Shares Client Story
Written by Jael Cain Hello, my name is Jael Cain and I am an AmeriCorps Foreclosure Intervention Specialist at Wayne Metro Community Action Agency! In this position my focus is to help people who are at risk of losing their homes. This is my second year as an AmeriCorps member and it has been especially […]
Step Forward Michigan Program Helps Struggling Homeowners
Written by Chad Coffman Financial troubles can strike suddenly. An unexpected expense, sudden job loss or medical emergency can make it hard for a family to pay its mortgage, property taxes or condominium fees. Fortunately, the statewide Step Forward Michigan program can help homeowners stay in their homes by giving them the money they need […]
Voices of AmeriCorps: Danielle Harvey
My name is Danielle Harvey, and I am an AmeriCorps member serving at Community Housing Network in Troy as a Foreclosure Prevention Intake Specialist. I receive calls from clients who need help with delinquent property taxes and/or mortgage payments. I point eligible clients to the Step Forward Michigan Program, and help them keep their homes. […]