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**REVISED: Request for Proposals & Timeline for Macomb CoC Projects Click on the text above for more information. __________________________________________________________________________ **Note: Coalition Contact Information has changed, please click here or follow the link to the "Contact Us" page to view the latest contact info. __________________________________________________________________________ Be sure to check out the new MHC Calendar for all of the Coalitions upcoming events, meetings and special dates! __________________________________________________________________________ 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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FACT: Families with children are among the fastest growing segments of the homeless population. FACT: If people cannot afford a place to live, they are at risk of becoming homeless. FACT: Families with children are losing their housing at unprecedented rates. FACT: A drop in affordable housing and the limited scale of housing assistance programs are the primary causes of homelessness. FACT: The largest federal housing assistance program is the entitlement to homeowners to deduct mortgage interest from income for tax purposes. Federal housing policies neglect the needs of low-income households while disproportionately benefiting the wealthiest Americans. FACT: Housing cost has risen, putting housing out of reach for the poorest Americans. *Please Note: Facts and statistics are based on National and Michigan data. |
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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