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Press Release
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
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Press Release
Project details
What we need
- 1-2 page press release that can be distributed to news outlets
Additional details
We just held a Legislative Advocacy Day in Lansing, Michigan with over 150 guests who met with 60 legislators. We have an event web page with the details, a TON of photos and other text. I desperately need a press release written to share how successful it was and to enlist the general public in how THEY can support this legislation with their local reps.
What we have in place
- We currently have event website, email newsletter, photos, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have a dedicated comms manager to review and approve, and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $1,348 , allowing us to use the money for future advocacy events.
It will empower the general public and others who were not able to attend this event to support sound housing legislation in Michigan.
Project plan
Posted by
Amy S.
Communications Manager
Our mission
The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness is dedicated to creating a sustainable, statewide voice and the infrastructure and systemic change needed to empower communities to end homelessness.
Our Vision: To prevent and end homelessness in Michigan.
What we do
MCAH is a nonprofit membership organization formed as an association of emergency shelters, transitional housing programs, nonprofit housing and service programs, government programs and concerned citizens from across the state.
Origins
A group of interested stakeholders gathered in 1991 for the sole purpose of forming a collaborative body that could further the work being done in Michigan on behalf of persons experiencing homelessness. One meeting led to another, and another, and so on, until the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness came into being. It was incorporated as a statewide organization devoted to enhancing services and systems that could help improve the lives of individuals and families affected by homelessness.
Goal
The Coalition's goal is to be the leading advocate for individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless in Michigan, along with the agencies that serve them.
How We Do This
The Coalition pursues this Mission through collaboration, technical assistance, resource development, and programming with or on behalf of local service providers; public awareness/education; and public policy and advocacy.
This includes programs and services that are based on an understanding of homelessness which is driven by extensive and varied experience in the field and on-going primary and secondary research and analysis.
Homeless service providers benefit directly from educational and networking services intended to improve their client services, operations, outreach and resource develepment. They also benefit from the Coalition's advocacy efforts focusing on the state and federal level and its efforts to help educate the media, funders, and the general public regarding issues relating to homelessness.
