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Homelessness in Rural Michigan

Presented by: Brandi Hajek and Amanda Jaime. Homelessness in Rural Michigan. Unpredictable Michigan Weather Can C reate an Urgency to Find I mmediate H ousing. Rural Homelessness. Living in the Elements. Living in a Shelter. For a moment consider this……

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Homelessness in Rural Michigan

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  1. Presented by: Brandi Hajek and Amanda Jaime Homelessness in Rural Michigan

  2. Unpredictable Michigan Weather Can Create an Urgency to Find Immediate Housing

  3. Rural Homelessness Living in the Elements Living in a Shelter

  4. For a moment consider this…… You lost your job 2 months ago and are currently in the process of an appeal….. You have not been able to pay your rent so now you have a court ordered eviction notice and have 10 days to leave the premises….. What you do???? “One Third of Americans are a paycheck away from being homeless”. (Smith, 2011) What would you do??

  5. Trying to Stay Warm

  6. Doubled-up

  7. Doubled up

  8. Limited Office Space to Meet with Clients

  9. Meeting Spaces

  10. Limited Transportation

  11. Transportation struggles

  12. Limited Agency Collaboration

  13. Limited Community Partnerships

  14. Traveling for services

  15. Challenges with Locating Housing

  16. Housing Availability Challenges • Affordable Housing (rent reasonableness) • Limited Supply of Housing • Handicapped Accessible • Limited Subsidized Housing

  17. Seven out of 10 Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless. - Pras Michel Employment Challenges

  18. Labor Statistics Midland County Labor Statistics- Unemployment Rates Over a 25 Year Span

  19. As of April 18th 2014 the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Michigan is ranked 44th in the nation. The unemployment rate for the State of Michigan is 7.5% National Unemployment statistics

  20. Obtaining and maintaining Employment Rural Jobs: • Less Pay • Seasonal • Temporary • Minimal Benefits

  21. Finding a Solution- Case Scenario

  22. Mid Michigan Community Action Agency

  23. Programs: Heat and Utility Assistance Food Assistance Weatherization Homeless Support Financial Management & Homebuyer Support Employment Support Foreclosure Prevention Mid Michigan CAA Efforts to End Homelessness

  24. We recognize and accept our responsibility to the communities we serve, through acting as a good neighbor and through involvement and support in community activities. We are committed to assisting and advocating for low income families and our communities. We work to strengthen families and other support systems, especially for populations that are most vulnerable. We make positive educational, social, and health interventions available so that children, individuals and families will succeed in school and life. Committed to Making a Difference

  25. Smith, Y. (2011). One third of Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless. Retrieved from: http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2011/10/one-third-of-americans-one-paycheck-away-from-homelessness.html Twaddell, H. (2009). Planning for Public Transportation in Rural Communities. Retrieved from: http://plannersweb.com/2009/09/planning-forpublic-transportation-in-rural-communities/ References

  26. Thank you for joining us: Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency

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