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The thresholds are based on the federal poverty line. Pregnant women and families with children up to age 5 can qualify if they make up to 185% of that line
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Michigan lawmakers are looking to next year to pass some priorities, like expanding the “Earned Income Tax Credit.”
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While above the poverty line, many still don’t make enough money each month.
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Newaygo County social support service organizations are working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Three MBA students have travelled from…
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The state of Michigan says it's accepting grant applications from local governments with rough finances. The grants are designed to help cities, villages…
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The Kalamazoo, Michigan City Commission has voted to create a foundation to replace a portion of its budget, retain a cut to its property tax and fund…
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An annual report reveals that about 22 percent -- or 486,000 Michigan children -- lived in poverty in 2015. The 2017 Kids Count Profile by the…
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Kalamazoo is setting aside $10 million from local donations for aspirational, community-building projects mostly centered on addressing the cycle of…
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We catch up with Feeding America West Michigan, serving local families in need since 1981. We talk about a 3-day art sale to support local hunger relief.…
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The University of Michigan is announcing a series of projects as part of its new initiative to address poverty. The effort called "Poverty Solutions" will…