The Problem
IN OUR REGION, 31% OF HOUSEHOLDS STRUGGLE TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit Washtenaw County families in our community were struggling. Now, the situation is dire.
People are struggling to find jobs, or they’re working, but not making enough to provide for their families. Parents are forced to choose between feeding their children and paying the rent. Senior citizens have to go without prescriptions. Children struggle to keep up in school. College students have to go without health care.
Explore the ways we are coming together to break the cycle.