Symone Wilkes and her children were homeless for about four months last year, as they bounced from one person's home to the next and struggled to get into shelter. The single mom of two boys, ages 4 ...

As the temperatures plummet in Metro Detroit, the need to find shelter for those struggling with homelessness is even more crucial. Covenant House in Detroit is on a mission to help those in need. "We ...

Only a short walk from her office, Sarah Weir swings open the thick grey door to the supply closet she has kept stocked for years. The shelving units and clear plastic bins are neatly stacked with ...

As Michigan approaches the coldest day of the year, some of the most vulnerable residents in Detroit face a difficult reality: staying safe and warm while dealing with homelessness. Data from the city ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Cass Tretyak started working in homeless services helping unhoused clients get the basics such as shelter and food, she ...

The stage lights were warm on my skin, and the sound from the microphone clipped to my shirt reverberated around the theater. As I recited my lines, I looked out at the crowd. High schoolers are harsh ...

Empowerment Plan was founded in 2012 to provide jobs to people experiencing homelessness creating coats that turn into sleeping bags. Apple, which recently opened a store in Detroit, started working ...

LANSING, Mich. — The radio is silent in Greg Pratt’s van, but that doesn’t mean it’s quiet as dozens of styrofoam containers filled with food squeal loudly from the trunk with each bump and turn. A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On the list of extracurricular activities for high school boys – from sports to academic clubs, marching bands and choir - ...