Social service agencies, particularly government and nonprofit ones, rely on money from the federal government to feed people, provide healthcare, and cover housing payments. And since federal cuts from both the Trump administration and the Big Beautiful Bill, many local organizations are concerned about the future of their operations.
That includes the Community Housing Network, which helps people get housing in Macomb and Oakland counties.
How has it been reacting to federal funding cuts? And, what does homelessness look like in the suburbs, especially as it’s been rising over the past five years?
Kirsten Elliott, the president of Community Housing Network nonprofit, spoke with producer Sam Corey about that and more.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
September 8th, 2025, 07:44 pm
The Metro
Why homelessness is increasing in Detroit's suburbs
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Published September 8th, 2025, 07:44 pm
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Social service agencies, particularly government and nonprofit ones, rely on money from the federal government to feed people, provide healthcare, and cover housing payments. And since federal cuts from both the Trump administration and the Big Beautiful Bill, many local organizations are concerned about the future of their operations.
That includes the Community Housing Network, which helps people get housing in Macomb and Oakland counties.
How has it been reacting to federal funding cuts? And, what does homelessness look like in the suburbs, especially as it’s been rising over the past five years?
Kirsten Elliott, the president of Community Housing Network nonprofit, spoke with producer Sam Corey about that and more.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
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