Federal Funding Cuts Threaten Homeless Services – Take Action Now!

Impact of Federal Funding Cuts on Homelessness & Hunger
On March 19, 2025, Executive Director Rhonda Weathers hosted a webinar on recent funding cuts, their potential impact, and how we can take action.
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Hunger is Rising – But Together, We Can Help
Since the pandemic began, grocery prices have risen 26%—and now, many families in our community are struggling just to get by. In March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut $500 million from the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and more cuts are on the table....
Federal Funding Cuts
I’m worried and I really need your help. I’m sure you’ve heard about the debate in Washington around proposed cuts to federal funding for housing the homeless, SNAP (food stamps), social security, and Medicaid… These programs are lifelines for many struggling families...
HAM: Housing Awareness Month
Here in Washtenaw County, more than 100 families with children are homeless and waiting for shelter. They live doubled up with other families and sleeping on the floor. Or they live outside, in cars, or in other places not meant for human habitation. If you see...
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