Pope Francis Center in Detroit is a place that provides critical services to people experiencing homelessness, including meals, showers, laundry, medical care, and housing support.

With temperatures set to soar next month, Indian authorities need more resources and better preparation to deal with searing heat particularly for the most vulnerable communities around the country, a New Delhi-based think tank said.

On a blustery cold night, dozens of community leaders and business executives spent the night sleeping outside on the grounds of Covenant House.

Detroit Police Department’s Unsheltered Response unit is a new branch of the department devoted to helping homeless people in the city recover.

Get involved with SAWC during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

The Ann Arbor area housing nonprofit will host the ticketed fundraiser at The Circ Bar, 210 S. 1st St, between 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22.

From the east to the west side, a bike tour was crisscrossing the city to raise money for the homeless.

The Los Angeles City Council has voted to ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers.

Two local organizations are partnering to tackle mental health in the Washtenaw County homeless population.

For many of us, plastic bags are a way to get our groceries, and anything else we buy, home from the store.

Staff from U-M's ER department donated personal hygiene kits this week to local homeless shelters.

This winter the TCF Center will be used to help the homeless community in Detroit.

The Delonis Center has received much-needed funding to continue serving homeless individuals in Washtenaw County.

From dishing up meals for the hungry to helping people with addiction, the Capuchins have been serving our community for more than 125 years.

Place an order for a delicious food truck dinner to support IHN at Alpha House.

Learn how the Breakfast at St. Andrew's has continued service every day during the pandemic.

The issue of homelessness appears straightforward on the surface, but it is actually a complex issue that affects families and children everywhere.

United Ways of Washtenaw County and Southeast Michigan grant $20,000 for technology for homeless youth.

The nonprofit, iCare Fighting Hunger Foundation, has been in existence since 2019 but its founder Johnnie Townsend has been feeding the homeless in the Detroit community for nearly 10 years.

The homeless are one of the most vulnerable populations during the COVID pandemic.

DETROIT – Love Only is a nonprofit that has been working to feed the homeless for over a decade. The ones behind the organization have started a life goal to help those who are less fortunate especially in the African American community. “It makes me happy to feed people. My mom kind of showed me that and it made her really happy to do it and it makes me happy,” said Love Only founder, Ivory Graves. Graves has been working to feed the homeless for 13 years and is widely known as Tree.

READ: Former homeless woman hands out phone charger kits to those in need in Ann ArborAside from not having a safe place to stay, another problem was created. Many homeless people do keep a cell phone, that is how they can stay connected to services offering help. A formerly homeless woman in Ann Arbor found a solution but is asking for help. Ariah Schgat, 28, said when she was homeless her phone was her lifeline to doctors, shelter services and more. READ: Michigan nonprofit aims to help homeless, dismiss stereotypes“It’s very nerve-wracking because every percent going down is another chance you could miss the call that could get you off the streets,” she said.

For today’s “Heart of Detroit” series, Mitch Albom showcased Motor City Mitten Mission. He first visited the charity two years ago when they were primarily focused on providing mats and pillows to our city’s homeless population. On top of that, Motor City Mitten Mission is now helping unsheltered people transition into housing. The challenges for Detroit’s homeless population have changed and Motor City Mission is trying to meet them. It is because of their tireless outreach efforts, that Motor City Mitten Mission is constantly in need for volunteer drivers as well as financial support.

Ariah Schugat recently came to the Ann Arbor area and experienced these challenges. With restaurants, cafes and the Ann Arbor District Libraries closed, the pack helped keep her phone charged and, in turn, connected with those who could help. When asked why she started the project, Schugat said she wanted to spread kindness, since it is ultimately what got her off the streets. “The need is far greater than just the phone kits. Every time they come out (of jail), they’re two steps further back.”With plans to expand the project, Schugat said more funding is needed.

A group is asking for your potato chip bag when you’ve finished it. They’re collecting chip bags to turn them into products that can help the homeless. So your potato chips, Doritos, Cheetos, Better Made Chips, and turning them into sleeping bags and other products for the homeless,” Oleita said. The one Tae was working on was a two-person sleeping bag, so that was about 320 chip bags. AdIf you want to donate your chip bags click here.

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The stereotypes claim they’re lazy people who don’t want to work and they’re living on the street because they choose to. Gail Marlow runs Motor City Mitten Mission. Motor City Mitten Mission will culminate this week of awareness on Saturday night with a Virtual Campout for Compassion. If you’d like to know more or to donate to the Motor City Mitten Mission, visit the official website here. We continue to have medical clinics and medical care available to the folks that are experiencing homelessness,” said McCabe.

ANN ARBOR – Officers in the Ann Arbor Police Department have developed a mobile arraignment program in response to community need during the ongoing health crisis. With many courts operating virtually due to the pandemic, settling court cases has been difficult for those without tech access -- until now. Those without tech access - and the homeless - have been unable to clear up court cases. pic.twitter.com/wCK4jkbV0k — Ann Arbor Police (@A2Police) November 9, 2020✉ Like what you’re reading? The Ann Arbor Police Department regularly posts updates on its Twitter and Facebook accounts.

ANN ARBOR – Since the coronavirus broke out in Michigan, the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County has served more than 600 homeless individuals, providing temporary shelter, case management and housing. For the first time ever, the Shelter Association is hosting the Hustle for Housing virtual 5K. “You can join us in this event by walking, running, pushing a stroller, walking a dog, rollerblading, skateboarding, hiking, or you can be creative,” read a news release. “The goal is to have fun and help us continue to end homelessness one person at a time.”✉ Like what you’re reading? The event kicks off at 10 a.m. and participants are encouraged to sign up in teams to enjoy a socially distant outdoor 5K.

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of State announced Wednesday it will be providing resources to educate Michiganders facing homelessness about their voting rights. The outreach includes an online toolkit curated to provide accurate information about homelessness and voting, a webinar hosted in partnership with the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness and voter registration drives at shelters. "Our work to provide resources and information to voters in this community will help ensure they can vote with confidence that their ballot will count.”A new toolkit will dispel misconceptions and provide accurate voting information and guidance for homeless individuals. The department joined with the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness to promote voter education and registration. As part of this partnership, MDOS will join the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness and Communities First, Inc. to host a webinar aimed at educating homelessness advocacy organizations in how to assist their clients with voter registration, early voting and getting to the polls on Election Day.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (SAWC) is asking the public to help meet growing demands on the association and its services. But, the organization’s ability to offer its Winter Shelter Programs to those experiencing homelessness is “at risk" due to a lack of funding and shelter space, according to a release. It is looking for locations around Washtenaw County that can act as safe and socially distanced sheltering spaces. has been helped by the Washtenaw County government, the City of Ann Arbor, community individuals, businesses, local advocates and local congregations. Learn more about Shelter Association of Washtenaw County at www.annarborshelter.org/

DETROIT A Detroit woman is asking for help, but not for herself, she wants to continue to help others. Because of coronavirus (COVID-19), Louise Fincher isnt able to make monthly deliveries to Detroits homeless population. On the day Local 4 traveled with her, as she made her rounds to streets in front of Detroit churches and homeless gathering spots. READ: Meet woman behind bus providing food and comfort to needy on Detroits streets for 30 yearsNow, when you travel her usual route, the first thing you notice is that her people are mostly gone. If if she can find the people she usually serves, her bus is in its last few miles.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. A homeless man beloved by business owners in Birmingham was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the road, police said. Birmingham police said the man was killed overnight Friday while crossing Woodward Avenue at Forest Avenue, near Maple Road. The 40-year-old man lived in Birmingham for more than a decade, business owners said. Come in for breakfast through lunch, just be here.Often the man, whose family lives in Southfield, would try to pay. Police said the man was crossing Woodward Avenue south of a crosswalk when an SUV plowed into him.

You hear her every week on the radio as the host of The Mildred Gaddis Show on KISS105.9 FM. But when shes not on the air, Mildred Gaddis spends her time giving back as the founder of The EMG Foundation. The non-profit was founded about six years ago with two main goals: impact the homeless population that's out on the street and to empower daughters without mothers. I grew up pretty poor, she said. Not pretty poor, really poor okay?

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