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__________________________________________________________________________ Community Connection Day - Tuesday, April 28th 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Warren Woods Church of the Nazarene - 14300 13 Mile Road, Warren (East of Schoenherr) Macomb County families and Individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless are invited to attend. Meet and talk with organizations that can assist with: Our CCD is in the planning process, if you or your agency would like to host a table for the event, please contact Susan Casaceli at (586) 463-3717 __________________________________________________________________________ Click here to help a specific agency with much needed donations To view recently publicly released information on Macomb County's homeless population, click here. |
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Our Mission:
To act as an advocate for the homeless and potentially homeless in Macomb County by collaborating efforts that promote and sustain self-sufficiency |
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Our Vision:
A Community in which those affected by homelessness have access to supportive services and affordable housing. |
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The Macomb Homeless Coalition On January 25th, 2007, the Macomb Homeless Coalition, with the help of numerous volunteers, conducted a Point in Time Count of the homeless individuals and families in Macomb County. On that one day, 1142 homeless individuals and family members were found in shelters, vehicles, hotels, and on the streets. Over 150 of these were children. In 2005, our PIT counted 947 homeless people. Among the Coalition's members are not only shelter and human service agencies, but also government, businesses, landlords, community housing developers, the faith community, homeless and formerly homeless individuals and citizens who care. |
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Macomb County's Continuum Of Care Gaps Analysis: Conducts an annual research project to determine need for beds and services, and to identify special populations. Grants Oversight: Determines available funding sources, assists in grant writing and evaluates providers' applications. Strategic Development: Plans for the development of the Continuum of Care system, public advocacy and community collaboration and support.
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Families comprise of more than half the homeless in Michigan... 33% of homeless families are working poor. 77% of families are homeless due to a lack of affordable housing. One out of every 3 homeless persons is a child. Rural homelessness is not the same as urban homelessness... 37% of the rural homeless population are between the ages of 18 and 24, compared to 13% of the urban population. 57% of rural homeless are part of a family (versus 45% of urban homeless). Rural homeless is a new phenomena - more people in rural communities report this is their first experience ever being homeless. The homeless are educated, skilled and veterans... 22% of chronically homeless individuals have some college or technical training;37% have at least a GED or High School Diploma. 13% of the homeless population is comprised of veterans, although this number is under reported. 26% of the homeless recieve Social Security Income. Homelessness is an economic issue... The major factors contributing to homelessness: Lack of affordable housing Debt and/or lack of income Disabilities Lack of employment or underemployment *Please Note: Facts and statistics are based on Michigan data from MCAH. The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness develops and manages the Michigan Statewide Homeless Management INformation System (MSHMIS). MSHMIS is an online database that provides an unduplicated look at Michigan's homeless from 455+ organizations across the state. For more information, Contact MCAH at www.mihomeless.org or (517) 485-6536. |
The Macomb Homeless Coalition is supported, in part, by the Macomb County Community Services Agency, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners and the Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board. It is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center 1-800-649-3777 (Voice and TDD).
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