Rural Philanthropy in Michigan Report
The Michigan Rural Council is pleased to announce the release of the Rural Philanthropy in Michigan Report. The Report serves as a collaborative effort between the Michigan Rural Council (MRC), a...
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Governor Whitmer announces sensible policy for Michigan assistance programs
By Ross Yednock, Director of the MEIC at CEDAM Michigan policy has long held our state’s families living in or near poverty back from saving for emergencies and planning for the future. That has now...
View ArticleStimulus Checks: Low Income Households Will Miss out If They Haven’t Filed...
For Immediate Release April 3, 2020 Contact: Ross Yednock 517. 485.3588 ext. 1946 | yednock@cedamichigan.org Families and individuals who typically are not required to file a tax return need to do so...
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Helping unbanked individuals receive their stimulus payments quickly
Stimulus payments are being issued, but for many unbanked individuals it could mean months of unnecessary delay before receiving their payment. By Sydney Lipton, junior policy associate and Brian...
View ArticleChanges to CRA expand opportunities for nonprofits responding to COVID-19
By Brian Rakovitis, manager of financial empowerment initiatives On March 19, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board, the FDIC, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released a joint statement on...
View ArticlePayday Lending Expansion Bill Passes in the Michigan House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2020 Contact: Jessica AcMoody Policy Director, CEDAM acmoody@cedamichigan.org (517) 231-6139 Payday Lending Expansion Bill Passes in the Michigan House The...
View ArticleGovernor Whitmer’s Budget Proposal Includes funding for key community...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2021 Whitmer’s budget recommendations include $2 million for Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA) programs and $10 million for the Michigan Housing and Community...
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