Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness

Empowering Communities, Ending Homelessness

 

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By advocating for homeless services, raising awareness about housing insecurity and providing critical services to more than 650 homeless service agencies, MCAH is working to prevent and end homelessness in Michigan. While great progress has been made in lowering the number of people experiencing homelessness, more than 8,200 Michigan residents were homeless in 2022. We are determined to end chronic homelessness.

Our Mission

We serve as an inclusive statewide voice to improve systems and support communities to prevent and end homelessness in a way that leaves no one behind.

Our Vision

We will advance housing justice and
make ending homelessness a shared priority.

Latest From the Blog

Campaign To End Homelessness Letter to Governor

As we look ahead to the 2025-2026 state budget, the MI Campaign to End Homelessness and the MI Interagency Council on Homelessness are advocating for vital budget priorities that will empower our communities and uplift those who are experiencing homelessness. These...

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Housing Homestretch Letter to Governor Whitmer

MCAH Letter to the Governor Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH), and the Rent is Too Damn High Coalition are collaborating in a critical “Housing Homestretch” legislative campaign. As we approach the final month of the legislative session, we need to send a...

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Vital Documents for Individuals Facing Homelessness

Vital Documents & ID for persons experiencing homelessness- Tips & fee waivers Date: Monday, November 25, 2024, 1PM Description of the Webinar Learn info on the process for MI state ID/license, birth certificates and an update on the status of being able to...

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Criminalization of Homelessness Toolkit

MCAH Criminalization of Homelessness Toolkit Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH), a nonprofit membership and advocacy organization, is pleased to announce Criminalization of Homelssness Toolkit. This resource document aims to educate readers about the...

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Michigan Homelessness By The Numbers

 

Total Homeless Individuals (2021)

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Black households are 3.6 times more likely to be represented in the 2021 PIT count when compared to broader Census demographics

overall increase to all housing requests

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Michigan’s eviction rates in 2021 remained historically low

Of homeless mothers reported experiencing physical or sexual assault

Of the homeless Veteran population met the definition of chronic homelessness by living on the streets for more than 12 months in the last 3 years

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