$1.6 Million In Federal Funds To Fight Homelessness Among Michigan Veterans
The federal government is allocating $1.6 million to reduce homelessness among military veterans in Michigan.
The federal government is allocating $1.6 million to reduce homelessness among military veterans in Michigan.
Program Director, Amy Brown, MSW, at NOAH (Networking Organizing Advocating for the Homeless) describes the project. Area homeless get a bag lunch and social support services.
Since 2008, Art and Soul in Detroit has been helping area homeless people express themselves and build self confidence through art. Susan Greenhalgh is the coordinator of the program. She shares the story of how Art and Soul Detroit impacts its students' lives.
Two people have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and torture in the slaying of a 57-year-old homeless veteran in Flint two years ago.
The 25-year-old said the coat could help the city's sizable homeless population during the brutal winters.
Abe Hagenston has set up on the Woodward overpass near 8 Mile, touting a web site, Spanging.com.
"It's the first time I've ever had my own place..."
Jimmy Aldaoud admitted taking tools from a Ferndale garage in 2012 but claimed it was a misdemeanor, not a felony.
... part of the plan is to move the homeless into some of the city's rehabbed abandoned homes.
The city partnered with Cass Community Social Services, Operation Get Down and Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, which will stay open until March 31st.
Mayor Mike Duggan said Thursday that the city would have to move the campers from the park near downtown to a shelter where they can stay warm.
"One way or another we're gonna move folks into the shelters pretty soon."
Winter weather is here and that means increased danger for the homeless. One homeless man was found dead on a Pontiac front porch on New Year's Day.
"The hard part is I'm dead broke -- but it's worth more to her than to me, " Secaur said.
Detroit officials have received no complaints about the tent city and have no plans to move them from the park, said Sgt. Michael Woody, a police department spokesman.
"It really brings a lot of thought to what homeless youth have. Homeless youth don't have Land's End, North Face, Cabela's gear like we do."
While most of us can warm up in a home during these frigid temperatures, for the homeless it can be a different story.
Some citywide behavioral bans prohibit sleeping in public, begging in public, loitering, sitting or lying down in public spaces, food sharing and sleeping in vehicles, among other behaviors.
About a dozen people who lived in campsites along railroad tracks were forced to relocate after authorities used bulldozers to clear the sites.
It's an unfortunate chapter in the storied history of the old Wayne County Building in Detroit.
It's an unfortunate chapter in the storied history of the old Wayne County Building in Detroit.
GM helping to find creative new uses for industrial leftovers including shipping containers, wood pallets and automotive insulation.
Police said the remains were so decomposed, it appears the 63-year-old man could have been dead inside the portable toilet for about five months.
Help Saturday for people who are homeless and less fortunate in Detroit from Project Help.
One more day for this wind chill advisory in metro Detroit with frigid temperatures and wind chill factors well below zero.
The suspect, 22, fled officers after a detective running a marathon saw him involved in an incident with a gun.
You deserve a treat. And this spring, Mother Nature is providing a seemingly endless supply – trillions of cicadas.
The trend of teens and tweens obsessing over skin care is "at its max," one dermatologist says.
Authorities learned that the horse belonged to an Amish family. A tree fell on their fence overnight, allowing the horses to roam.
The worker stabbed a woman and two guards who tried to intervene before being subdued and held in a "shipboard jail," the affidavit says.
After the storms pass, we'll see sunshine and warm temperatures.
The suspect, 22, fled officers after a detective running a marathon saw him involved in an incident with a gun.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Branch and Cass counties following a severe storm and tornadoes.
Here's how you can snag $25 tickets to concerts heading to Metro Detroit this year.
You deserve a treat. And this spring, Mother Nature is providing a seemingly endless supply – trillions of cicadas.
United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
We're counting down some of the most iconic Met Gala looks from the best dressed stars, like Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Zendaya and more.
You deserve a treat. And this spring, Mother Nature is providing a seemingly endless supply – trillions of cicadas.
The worker stabbed a woman and two guards who tried to intervene before being subdued and held in a "shipboard jail," the affidavit says.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
Starbucks, once one of America's most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.
An 11-year-old boy in Warren has made medical history. He is one of two children in the world to receive an experimental gene therapy procedure to restore vision.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Detroit will officially debut its uniforms at Comerica Park on Friday against the Houston Astros.
Here are the different ticket options fans can now purchase for the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
Detroit City FC continues their road trip with a matchup against Loudoun United FC this Saturday in Virginia.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
The Kalamazoo suspect, 22, fled officers after a detective running a marathon saw him involved in an incident with a gun. The suspect was arrested on gun and weapons charges, and officials discovered he was a parole absconder in a previous armed robbery conviction.
Parts of West Michigan are under a state of emergency after areas sustained heavy damage from tornadoes Tuesday night; the Detroit Police Department has zeroed in on a suspect in the disappearance of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, who was last seen in January and more on the latest top stories.
Rain returns tomorrow.
The National Weather Service confirmed that at least two tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan on Tuesday amid severe weather.
A substitute teacher with Huron Valley Schools district is accused of inappropriate interactions with students at Spring Mills Elementary School in Highland Township.