When: Dec 11, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Virtual talk on $2 A DAY: LIVING ON ALMOST NOTHING IN AMERICA BOOK

Link to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/91683208398

Dr. Luke Shaefer, co-author of $2 A DAY: LIVING ON ALMOST NOTHING IN AMERICA, presents major thoughts and ideas from his book and discussion on poverty in rural America. Read more about his message HERE.

Contact Frances Ommani with any questions.

This event was successful with 380 attendees from Northern Michigan

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A new University of Michigan-led project, in partnership with four Detroit community-based organizations, will try to lighten that load a bit. Team members will work with residents of 200 low- and moderate-income (LMI) households in three Detroit neighborhoods-Jefferson Chalmers, Southwest Detroit and The Villages at Parkside-to improve home energy efficiency and to lower monthly utility bills.

At the same time, the U-M researchers will explore the possibility of reforming the utility rate structure to provide the basic electricity needs of LMI households for free while ensuring that the utility provider’s costs are covered.

School for Environment and Sustainability Assistant Professor Tony Reames

“Our premise is that energy is a basic human right. With a better understanding of energy consumption, we can determine if there is a free block of ‘essential’ energy that everyone should get-and if not everyone, then those least likely to be able to afford it,” said project leader Tony Reames, an assistant professor of energy justice at the U-M School for Environment and Sustainability.

Please join GDAHC and DWIHN for the 5th Annual Opioid and Substance Use Disorder *VIRTUAL* Summit taking place over two engaging half days on November 12 & 13.

Registration closes tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11 at noon!

Summit Spotlight

Updates from the State of Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Allen Jansen, Senior Deputy Director, Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities, MDHHS

Featuring a special address from Governor Gretchen Whitmer!

As opioid overdoses continue to rise due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to come together, collaborate to create innovative and equitable solutions, and support each other is more pressing than ever. We are elated to announce that this year’s summit will feature a special address to attendees by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, serving as a reminder of their necessity and as a call to action.

In addition to hearing from Governor Whitmer, attendees will also hear from MDHHS’s Senior Deputy Director for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Allen Jansen. During his presentation, Jansen will provide critical updates and strategic priorities for addressing the opioid crisis and substance use disorders across the state.