After closing on her home recently, LaChelle Morehead entered the front door excitedly, eager to begin this new chapter in her life for her and her two young children.
As he neared his apartment in Inkster last fall, Terry Jackson could see the flames. He was returning from days on the road as a truck driver, delivering goods, and making a living. Terry watched as the blaze, caused by faulty wiring, destroyed the place where he had been renting.
On June 8th, 2024, over 100 volunteers transformed Butterfly Park in Brightmoor during MiSide's annual Neighborhood Beautification Day. Once a cherished gathering spot, the park had fallen into disrepair, but volunteers restored it with new benches, fresh mulch, vibrant flowers, and more. The…
After losing three of her children in a tragic fire, Juanita struggled to find safe, stable housing for herself and her surviving son, Johnathan, who has a blood disorder. In 2005, MiHousing provided a life-changing haven at the Clark Apartments, where Juanita and her sister moved their families.…
Marcus, a Vietnam veteran, spent six years living on the streets in makeshift shelters, struggling with alcoholism and a lack of family support. After meeting with the VA, he found a home at Piquette Square and was asked a life-changing question: "Are you willing to quit?" With…
When Diana and her family moved to Michigan, they struggled with unstable housing until they discovered MiSide and the Newberry neighborhood. With support from MiSide, Diana became a homeowner for the first time, gaining security, stability, and a close-knit community. Now, Diana and her husband are…