ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s eviction filing rate was 17% in 2018—or the equivalent of one eviction case for every six occupied rental housing units in the state, according to new research from the University of Michigan and Legal Services of South Central Michigan. Click here to read the full article.
Low-income individuals and families were already struggling with limited income, debts, unstable housing, and lack of access to healthcare. In the face of the COVID-19 crisis including school closings and the threat to the U.S. economy, these are the community members with the fewest resources to respond to the effects of COVID-19. Many people are losing their jobs or working fewer hours, finding it more difficult to pay their rent or mortgages, and at risk for foreclosure or eviction.
In compliance with Governor Whitmer’s order dated 3/23/20, MAPs offices are temporarily closed to the public and staff are working remotely. This includes Legal Services of South Central Michigan, Family Law Project, Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project, Farmworker Legal Services, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, Michigan Poverty Law Program, and Michigan Legal Help Program.
BATTLE CREEK, MI (January 24, 2020) – Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM), a division of the Michigan Advocacy Program, will partner with Michigan Works to reduce legal barriers to employment by providing legal assistance and education to low-income Battle Creek residents who are engaged with Community Employment Hubs. These hubs already work to provide employment resources in accessible neighborhoods. The addition of legal services will provide further support for individuals working to access and maintain well-paid employment.
Michigan Advocacy Program (MAP) is pleased to announce the promotion of long-time Deputy Director Ann Routt to Executive Director, effective January 1, 2019.
