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Poverty Solutions cultivates action-based research partnerships with community stakeholders and policymakers to find what works in preventing and alleviating poverty. The university-wide initiative uses that evidence to be a part of positive change and make a major impact on people and communities across the country.

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Cornell William Brooks of Harvard speaks at a Poverty Solutions event

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Shaefer's Rx Kids program celebrates nearly $6M distributed to Flint families in 1st year

Rx Kids has given $6M in support for Flint families with pregnant mothers & babies in their first years of life.

Guaranteed income for entrepreneurs: U-M researchers to assess impact

The first two income payments distributed from the Guaranteed Income to Grow Ann Arbor pilot program.

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Bringing it home: improving tomorrow’s living environments

Access to quality housing is essential to our well-being and the gateway to resources. Unfortunately, it’s considered a luxury for far too many families. With a tremendous breadth of exper... Read more