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Michigan

Sister Maureen’s Story About CDBG

Felicia, who had run away from an abusive home, was living on the street and in and out of prison when a judge referred her to Mercy Education Project.

MEP provides after-school tutoring, summer enrichment, GED preparation and life skills…

Indicators of poverty in Michigan

Percentage of people living in poverty

2007
14%

2009
16.2%

Percentage of low-income people (200% of poverty or below)

2007
30.8%

2009
34.7%