LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued a proclamation declaring November as Homeless Awareness Month.
“I am a proud life-long Michigander who is dedicated to making this state a great place to live for everyone. Right now, Michigan has far too many people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness,” Whitmer said in an official press release. “This is why I am proud to proclaim November as Homeless Awareness Month to raise awareness of this issue and to ensure that all Michiganders have a comfortable, safe, and warm place to call home.”
The press release notes that more than 65,000 citizens throughout Michigan experienced homelessness in 2018, and that the number of families affected by homelessness or are at-risk of having inadequate or unstable housing continues to be a significant community issue.
The full proclamation can be viewed at Homeless Awareness Month.pdf.
