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  Empowering Michigan state and local leaders to address housing affordability and equitable access in their own communities

  Published on September 7, 2023
  MSU Extension educators quickly and collaboratively responded to pressing housing policy needs and developed an extensive attainable housing program tailored to the varying geographies of urban, suburban, and rural communities in Michigan.

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  Helping Michigan homeowners stay in their homes after financial hardships from COVID-19

  Published on September 7, 2023
  MSU Extension financial and homeownership educators quickly moved to aid over 300 Michigan homeowners across 21 Michigan counties in applying for the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund program.

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  Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

  Published on July 13, 2023
  Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.

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  Michigan Economic Development Corporation and MSU Extension forge partnership to better Michigan communities through fresh sets of eyes

  Published on December 2, 2022
  First Impressions Tourism (FIT) assessment program assists communities in understanding themselves and unique assets more through visitor experiences.

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  MSU Extension tourism educators partner with St. Clair County 4-H Fair Board to pilot visitor assessment tool and drive future development

  Published on November 9, 2022
  A new visitor assessment tool was piloted for fairs and festivals to capture feedback on the impressions these events give new attendees.