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• Take the Michigan Food Stamp Challenge
Ever wonder what it would be like to survive on Michigan's Food Assistance benefits? Here's your chance to show your commitment to helping families and raise awareness about the effects of poverty on Michigan families.

• Register now for the Michigan's first Poverty Summit in November!
Mark your calendar for Nov. 13 when Michigan will sponsor its first statewide Poverty Summit, a one-day event to reduce poverty and maximize opportunity for all.

• Voices for Action: 2008 Poverty Summit
The Poverty Summit will be held Nov. 13 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. This is not just a one-day event, but also a kickoff for a statewide initiative to reduce poverty and maximize economic opportunities.

• Michigan Community Action Agency Association

• Michigan League for Human Services

The Center for American Progress estimates the cost of childhood poverty in the United States at $500 billion per year in lost productivity and earnings, increased health care costs and increased crime. Read the full report.

• Michigan's Children

• Children's Trust Fund

• Michigan's Early Childhood Investment Corporation


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