Michigan is making progress among some groups experiencing homelessness despite an overall increase in the homeless population, according to a recent report released by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness.

In 2018, Michigan saw a slight increase in the total number of people experiencing homelessness, rising from 63,024 in 2017 to 65,104 in 2018. This number had been steadily declining in recent years.  

According to Kelly Rose, chief housing solutions officer at MSHDA, the increase of homeless residents can be attributed to