Renaissance

New Detroit Apartment Building Gives Homes To The Homeless

November 08, 2013, 8:19 AM

A new apartment building on Detroit's northwest side will be providing living space to the formerly homeless.

After a year and $9 million worth of renovations, the Arthur Antisdel building now has 41 new units that could permanently end homelessness for tenants. Renters will pay no more than 30 percent of their income.

...Dozens of community organizations, volunteers and churches pitched in, and most of the rooms were sponsored by a different group. The basement offers a community room, laundry room and computer room and there are plans for a hair salon. Cass Community Social Services plans to hold everything from vocational and literacy training to 12-step programs and cooking classes for residents.


Read more:  Detroit Free Press


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