No One Left in the Cold: Detroit’s $3.5M Investment in Fighting Homelessness

Imagine it was you, navigating Detroit’s harsh winter streets, teeth chattering, clutching at hope as the biting wind tore through your thin jacket. Picture yourself seeking refuge in a bus shelter or hospital waiting room, just to escape the brutal cold for a few moments. You’re exhausted, worn down by the constant search for somewhere—anywhere—that feels safe, if only for a night. The thought of a hot meal or a shower feels like a luxury far beyond your reach, let alone clean socks or the warmth of a winter coat. This is the reality for too many of our neighbors, and it’s a truth that demands our attention. Every cold night, there are men, women, and children wandering the streets, desperately searching for warmth and safety. We cannot ignore their struggle any longer. Homelessness is not just a housing issue—it’s a reflection of a broken system that leaves too many behind. So, I ask you: What kind of community do we want to be? Are we content with simply witnessing the pain, or are we willing to act, to create a world where no one has to face the freezing streets alone? The time to answer is now, and it’s...