The work we do is more critical now than ever before. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places, meaning those experiencing #homelessness can be ticketed, fined, or even jailed for simply having no place else to go.
Statewide, Michigan had an estimated 32,589 homeless individuals as of 2022, up from 30,113 the year before.
At Lighthouse, we provide emergency shelter, food and support services every day to help people get back on their feet. It's part of our larger effort to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty. Our CEO Ryan Hertz shares his thoughts on the ruling below in this report from Crain's Detroit Business.