Homeless

"Homelessness is not a police problem. It’s not a law enforcement issue. It’s a housing issue," said Deyanira Nevarez Martinez, an assistant professor in MSU’s Urban and Regional Planning Program.

Currently, organizations have only have 24 hours to get permission from a guardian to serve a homeless or runaway child. The legislation would extend that to 72 hours.

How city ordinances affect unhoused Michiganders, who cleans up the roadkill in Michigan, and Ride of Passage, a story of a cross-country horseback journey.

Grand Rapids is considering amendments to city ordinances that restrict loitering, having tents on public lands, and storing personal property in public places.

A new emergency shelter will soon open in downtown Grand Rapids, with up to 100 beds.The shelter will be in an old retail space in the Heartside…

The city of Detroit is stepping up its COVID-19 testing of the homeless.As of Thursday, 13 Detroit homeless men and women have tested positive for the…

Today on Stateside, Michigan’s healthcare system is facing major staffing challenges, as exhausted, under-equipped nurses consider their options. Plus, we…

The number of homeless kids under the age of four in Michigan could be much higher than reported by homeless service agencies.That's according to a report…

Lansing held a ceremony this week to celebrate an end to veteran homelessness in the Capitol City.The Lansing, East Lansing and Ingham County Continuum of…

Homeless shelters across Michigan expect to be full again Thursday evening as there’s one more night of bitter cold temperatures in the forecast.Rescue…