Free Republic 2nd Qtr 2024 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $37,414
46%  
Woo hoo!! And we're now over 46%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

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  • Homeless Help Request Overwhelms City-Thousands Denied Homeless Applications (Detroit-50K!)

    10/07/2009 11:39:04 AM PDT · by STARWISE · 214 replies · 7,391+ views
    The city of Detroit has turned away thousands of people who lined up Wednesday for a chance to receive stimulus money set aside for homeless and low-income residents. Wednesday at the Cobo Hall was the last day for Detroit residents to get an application for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program stimulus money. The city said an overwhelming 50,000 people came to the center seeking money that was promised to keep low-income residents from losing their homes and finding temporary housing for the homeless. The massive crowds created a fire and safety hazard and forced the Detroit Police Department to...