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The run across Michigan sets out to shine a light on endurance as a catalyst for change. We aim to inspire others to push their limits and embark on challenges which can contribute to meaningful change. We are raising awareness and money for those experiencing homelessness in the state of Michigan by partnering with shelters throughout Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Grand Rapids.
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Your donation helps those experiencing homelessness all throughout Michigan.
We are proud to be fiscally sponsored by the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness!
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It is possible to tell when someone is homeless.
People who experience homelessness are not all living on the street or in shelters. Some people may be living in motels or campgrounds. Others may be crashing on a friend’s couch or sleeping in their cars. Many are children who are in school during the day.
People are homeless because of mental health issues or substance use.
The top factors causing homelessness are a lack of affordable housing, poverty, and racism.
Some people just want to live on the streets.
People don’t want to live on the streets. They might perceive a shelter to be unsafe, or they are living among a community of people they trust.
Homelessness is a “big city” problem.
A higher percentage of children living in rural counties in Michigan experience homelessness than their peers in urban counties. Across the nation, nearly half of the 325,000 people experiencing sheltered homelessness are living in small cities, suburban, or rural areas.1
Having a low-income property in your neighborhood will lead to declining property values.
Affordable housing has no effect on property values or the quality of character of neighborhoods.
