Michigan’s long winter months can give anyone the blues, but it’s an especially dangerous time for the homeless. Hundreds of people in mid-Michigan live on the streets, and their circumstances are diverse. In Lansing, officials are so far pleased with the results of a pilot program to move 11 people out of a makeshift camp and into permanent housing.Current State’s Kevin Lavery reports that Volunteers of America Michigan is at the forefront, but they’re also working with about a half a dozen other local agencies.
Pilot program seeks permanent housing for Lansing's homeless
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