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Setting the stage for our conversation today

Setting the stage for our conversation today. Gilda Z. Jacobs President /CEO Michigan League for Public Policy 517.487.5436 www.mlpp.org October, 9, 2012. Michigan League for Public Policy @ mlpp.

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Setting the stage for our conversation today

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  1. Setting the stage for our conversation today Gilda Z. Jacobs President /CEO Michigan League for Public Policy 517.487.5436 www.mlpp.org October, 9, 2012

  2. Michigan League for Public Policy@mlpp The Michigan League for Public Policy is a state level policy organization focused on the needs of Michigan’s low-income families and individuals.The League was founded in 1912 and is a private, nonprofit charitable organization. 1223 Turner St. Suite G-1, Lansing, MI 48906-4369  (517) 487-5436 Fax: (517) 371-4546  Web site: www.MiLHS.org A United Way Agency

  3. Poverty in Michigan 1980-2010

  4. Poverty in Michigan continues to rise 2011 Poverty Total 17.5% Children 24.4% Families with Children 20.9%

  5. Median income in Michigan $45,981 Middle-income households are declining • Michigan’s median income has dropped almost $7,000 since the start of the recession Lower-income households are growing

  6. More people had health insurancein 2011 Private health insurance coverage went down 2%over the past two years while public health insurance coverage went up 7% Almost13,000 more children had health insurance in 2011 than in 2009

  7. — Poverty — 1 in 5 families with children live in poverty 1 in 6 people live in poverty 1 in 4 children live in poverty Total number of people living in poverty 1,693,294 Number of families with children living in poverty 1,138,970 Number of children living in poverty 548,145

  8. — Poverty — More than half of all householdsin Michigan pay more than 30% of their income in rent. On average, 1.8 million Michiganians a month were receiving food assistance during Fiscal Year 2012. More than 400,000 workers in Michigan have been unemployed every month so far in 2012. Jobs

  9. Prosperity Coalition@prosperity4mi The Prosperity Coalition is creating a shared and realistic plan to realize and achieve the goals of economic prosperity and racial equity through policy change for all people in Michigan.

  10. Our Vision • To serve as a catalyst, convener and connector, bringing together multiple stakeholders to influence policies that promote greater prosperity for all of Michigan. Through resource sharing, consistent messaging and proactive and coordinated advocacy, the Prosperity Coalition will work toward making economic security and racial equity a reality for all of Michigan.

  11. One Voice • To serve as a catalyst, convener and connector, bringing together multiple stakeholders to influence policies that promote greater prosperity for all of Michigan. Through resource sharing, consistent messaging and proactive and coordinated advocacy, the Prosperity Coalition will work toward making economic security and racial equity a reality for all of Michigan.

  12. Leadership CouncilOur work is supported and driven by a number of partners, each representing a different facet of opportunity. • Michigan Community Action Agency • Association • Michigan Consumers for Healthcare • Michigan Head Start Association • Michigan League for Public Policy • Michigan Minority Health Coalition • Michigan Nonprofit Association • Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & • Inclusion • Michigan Voice • Michigan’s Children • New Detroit • Partnership for a Racism-Free Community • School-Community Health Alliance • Small Business Association of Michigan • United Auto Workers • United Way of Southeastern Michigan • Community Economic Development • Association of Michigan • Center for Civil Justice • Corporation for a Skilled Workforce • Council of Michigan Foundations • Early Childhood Investment Corporation • Education Trust Midwest • Food Bank Council of Michigan • Goodwill Industries of Michigan • Homeless Action Network of Detroit • Jewish Community Relations Council • Michigan Association of United Ways • Michigan Catholic Conference • Michigan Coalition Against • Homelessness

  13. Impact • Capacity Building • Training and Development • Race Equity Communications • Message Development • Public Policy Advocacy • Communication and Resources • Advocacy Toolkit • Website • Social Media Advocacy

  14. Maximizing your foundation’s impact • Support policy organizations • Contact your legislators • Contact the governor • Collaborate with other foundations

  15. Additional information • Website: www.mlpp.org • Sign up for “Email Alerts” • Check out our blog • Become a member

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