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Homelessness in Grand Traverse Region Has Increased for Young People Since 2017

9 & 10 News January 20, 2021 Housing instability in Northern Michigan is a widespread issue, especially for those under the age of 25. “We know that homelessness is a terrible thing for anyone to experience, especially for a young person,” said Ryan Hannon, Street Outreach Manager for Goodwill Northern Michigan. In 2017, the Northwest Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness started calculating how many 16 to 24-year-olds are experiencing homelessness. “We’ve really invested in our system to prevent and end youth homelessness,” said Ashley Halladay-Schmandt, Director of the Northwest Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness. “We’ve put resources, staff, and system support in place to find young people experiencing homelessness.”

TC Community Gathers for Silent Walk, Vigil for National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day

9 & 10 News December 21, 2020 The day is designated to remember those experiencing homelessness who’ve lost their lives. Goodwill Northern Michigan and community members in Traverse City gathered for a socially distanced vigil and silent walk from the Governmental Center through downtown Traverse City. Goodwill says that in Traverse City alone, 13 people experiencing homelessness have died preventable deaths this year. There have been more than 13,000 deaths nationally. “We really use this event as a memorial, a way to remember the people that have died that we have served, and that people maybe didn’t know in our community. And to really focus on the human aspect that, homelessness is an issue that can be solved, but it’s a thing that people experience, and we want to remember the people part about this,” said Ryan Hannon, Housing Navigation Manager.

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