Across the United States, the issue of veteran homelessness remains a persistent challenge, with an estimated 37,000 veterans experiencing homelessness on any given night. While significant progress has been made in recent years, reducing veteran homelessness by nearly 50% since 2010, certain cities continue to grapple with disproportionately high rates - including Detroit, Michigan. Detroit is...
At Successful Communities, we believe in the power of transformation—not just of places, but of lives. The Patton Street Project is a shining example of our commitment to revitalizing neighborhoods and empowering individuals. This once-abandoned house is now a vibrant home, providing refuge and opportunity to those who need it most. Among its many successes,...
In a world filled with uncertainties, finding a stable and secure place to call home is often a daunting task, especially for newcomers to a country. Recognizing this challenge, the Newcomer Rental Subsidy program has emerged as a beacon of hope for refugees and other eligible newcomer populations in need of rental assistance. This program...
Across the United States, military veterans have long been regarded as the backbone of our nation's defense, embodying values of courage, sacrifice, and commitment. Yet, amidst their honorable service, many veterans find themselves battling an unseen enemy upon their return home: homelessness. As of 2020, an estimated 37,252 veterans experienced homelessness in the United States,...
Data collected during border crossings and from immigration courts reveal the recent surge of migrants to the US has more than a few nuances. While much of the angst around the impact of newly arrived migrants has focused on big cities in New York, Illinois, and Colorado, the data suggests that these states are indeed...
Great Update! May, 2024, The Patton Street project has seen tremendous success, with six men now living in the neighborhood, all of whom are employed full-time. This achievement wouldn't have been possible without the dedication of our volunteers, who have done an extraordinary job. We extend our heartfelt thanks to them for their invaluable contributions to this project. Twenty...
Successful Communities is getting down to work. The organization is launching its pilot, The Patton st. project. The goal is to renovate an abandoned home in a forgotten community that will provide shelter to a legitimate refugee family seeking asylum. Successful Communities, Inc is a non-profit organization that focuses on revitalizing forgotten neighborhoods through house rehabilitation,...
The US affordable housing crisis has worsened in recent years and experts are not very optimistic for 2023. Inflation has greatly burdened developers who are struggling to meet increasing demands due to soaring prices of construction materials. And with the gap in income and rent cost consistently becoming wider over time, the problem does not...
Small acts of kindness are among the most positive experiences we can have in our lives. Acts of kindness can range from donating to a charity to giving flowers to your partner. It all depends on your perception but there is something in each act towards others that will make you happy. It can also...
Being a refugee is one of the most difficult experiences a human being can have. The word refugee has different meanings, but all refugees share common traits: they are forced to flee their country because of a well-founded fear of persecution due to violence, war, or violation of human rights. They search for safety in...
We're all striving to live better, but how do we achieve that goal? One answer is through diversity. Cultural diversity is defined as having people from a fairly wide range of backgrounds in a certain geographical setting. The sociological analysis concluded that there is a direct correlation between cultural diversity and community wealth. This is because...