CEDAM AmeriCorps host site Community Housing Network collaborates to combat homelessness
With an extreme shortage of affordable housing across Michigan, CEDAM AmeriCorps members are playing a vital role for host organizations like Community Housing Network (CHN). CHN serves Oakland and Macomb […]
How Gov. Whitmer’s $100 million MHCDF funding proposal could expand affordable housing and shape Michigan’s economy
Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced her proposal to allocate $100 million for the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund (MHCDF). These funds would be used for rental housing, rehabs, home […]
Redlining, I-496 and Lansing’s African-American Community
By Natalie Rogers, junior policy associate On a sunny Saturday afternoon at the South Lansing Capitol District Library, Dr. John Aerni-Flessner stood in front of a packed room of Lansing […]
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 […]
Introducing New CEDAM Team Member Troy Villanueva, Housing Policy Associate
By Camille Allen, junior communications associate CEDAM is excited to welcome Troy Villanueva, CEDAM’s new housing policy associate, to the team! A safe, affordable home (whether a rental or your […]
CEDAM member Jefferson East, Inc. Helps Detroiters Save on Property Taxes
CEDAM member Jefferson East, Inc. (JEI) has been a catalyst for community economic development in the five neighborhoods they serve along the east Jefferson corridor in Detroit since 1994. From […]
Homeownership and the American Dream
The benefits of homeownership are many, but not everyone wants to own a home or is ready to—and we should support that. June is National Homeownership Month. It is […]