Class project empowers Detroiters in need: "It is very surreal"
About 75,000 people have been impacted by a Detroit woman's class project. What appears at first to be a jacket is much more, and it's helping to keep people alive.
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About 75,000 people have been impacted by a Detroit woman's class project. What appears at first to be a jacket is much more, and it's helping to keep people alive.
The City of Detroit's Housing Services Helpline has increased staffing and resources to cut down on wait times and help people get access to assistance faster.
Each year, millions of young people experience homelessness across the United States and in Metro Detroit.
Upwards of 8,500 people are unhoused and living on the streets of Michigan each night.
Detroit police are seeing more people calling them during a mental health crisis. They've broken a record so far this year.
The office helps with everything from completing vital documents to employment assistance and finding housing leads.
What first began as an idea in her grandmother's basement, has turned into thousands of homemade meals for the homeless in Detroit, led by The Helping Handzzz founder Nadine Daoud.
A call to action for homelessness, Covenant House Michigan is hosting its seventh annual young professional sleep out.
On Friday, a group of people in Detroit will sleep outside in solidarity to raise awareness for youth facing homelessness.
The renovations will expand the shower area for more privacy, offer more restaurant-style lighting and atmosphere in the kitchen, and redevelop the greenery on the grounds.
The Sterling Heights event is a fundraiser for the Capuchin Ministries, which includes the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Solanus Casey Center, Seraphic Mass Association, Capuchin Retreat, and Father Solanus Guild.
The Maya Angelou Village will house survivors of teen pregnancy, violence and homelessness.
The Neighborhood Service Organization is taking a holistic approach to assisting unsheltered residents.
The Home Depot Foundation announced the transformation of 60 transitional units into permanent housing units for veterans experiencing homelessness in Detroit.
A great need impacting thousands in Metro Detroit is the lack of food. The organization is working to fulfill that need with the Bed and Bread Club.
The founder of Home of Serenity says after two years, her shelter is finally getting the fix it needs.
A women's shelter is closed after cold temperatures burst multiple pipes, heavily damaging the building.
The Detroit Public Library invited people inside to help deal with the frigid temperatures
The centers are open now through March 31 and protect from cold weather, hot meals, showers, sleeping accommodations, and housing assistance services to residents experiencing homelessness.
The Detroit Phoenix Center is working to break the cycle of generational poverty and youth homelessness with a campaign to get youth off the streets.
It starts with a pile of used potato chip bags and ends with desperately needed sleeping bags to help Detroit's homeless face the brutal winter.
Starting Nov. 16, Detroit's TCF Center will open to the homeless.
Behind the headlines of poverty and grit, Detroit has sprouted a surprisingly vibrant food scene.
The dinner will take place on March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Center Marriot. It is an event to celebrate the success of young women.
Ending world hunger, one lunchbag at a time.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Sunday's game.
Michigan State fell 31-13 to undefeated Nebraska in the Big Ten opener for both teams Saturday as quarterback Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns for the Cornhuskers.
One person is dead after a multi-vehicle accident on Detroit's east side Saturday evening, according to city officials.
A 19-year-old man is facing nearly a dozen charges, including child sexually abusive activity and aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, after an investigation by child protection groups, according to the Michigan State Police.
The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.
A semitruck driver was arrested after a traffic stop in which law enforcement seized 174 handguns and roughly 167 kilograms of suspected heroin, police say.
A motorcyclist is in the hospital after they were struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Detroit following a rear-end crash Friday night, according to the Michigan State Police.
A local nonprofit organization is doing its part to beautify a neighborhood on Detroit's east side while teaching young men important life skills.
No. 18 Michigan fell to No. 17 Iowa, 20-19, on a game-ending 16-yard touchdown pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee on Saturday.
A 19-year-old man is facing nearly a dozen charges, including child sexually abusive activity and aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, after an investigation by child protection groups, according to the Michigan State Police.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 2026-27 season Saturday night with its annual opening night gala.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.
The disclosure comes at a time of heightened concern over AI agents acting outside of human control.
Spencer Torkelson finished a single short of the cycle, Jackson Jobe pitched 5 1/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 after nearly wasting a six-run lead.
Chipotle, McDonald's and Shake Shack are among the restaurant chains revamping their menus as more consumers go on weight-loss drugs.
The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Sunday's game.
Michigan State fell 31-13 to undefeated Nebraska in the Big Ten opener for both teams Saturday as quarterback Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns for the Cornhuskers.
No. 18 Michigan fell to No. 17 Iowa, 20-19, on a game-ending 16-yard touchdown pass from Hank Brown to Reece Vander Zee on Saturday.
Noah Kim threw two touchdown passes and the Eastern Michigan defense smothered Lindenwood to help post a 29-3 win.
Justin Verlander made a teary farewell, accompanied by his 7-year-old daughter as he left a major league mound for the final time in the Detroit Tigers' 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Data centers, politics and civility are the focus of this week's Michigan Matters.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
Lots of sunshine and dry conditions
A powerful storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast on Saturday has cancelled over 400 flights and delayed thousands more across the country. As Gwen Baumgardner reports, over 90,000 homes were without power amid the nor'easter.
An empty lot on the east side of Detroit will soon be a place where something new can grow. A community garden is taking root, giving young men a place to learn, grow and build important life skills. Veronica Ortega introduces the volunteers working on the project.
Bikes rolled into Royal Oak on Saturday morning as part of a bike donation drive hosted by the nonprofit group Free Bikes 4 Kidz. Organizers say they’ll be given away at events throughout the year.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra welcomed back supporters and commemorated the start of a new season on Saturday. CBS News Detroit’s Laura Winfrey spoke with Erik Rönmark, president and CEO of the organization, about the opening night gala and what it helps fund.