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Neighbors, not Numbers.

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E M P O W E R M E N T | D I V E R S I T Y | C O M M U N I T Y | A U T H E N T I C I T Y | E N G A G E M E N T
To complement the "Neighbors, Not Numbers" theme and highlight the diverse individuals who benefit from affordable housing

Samantha, a 32-year-old single mother of two, Samantha’s Journey
found stability and independence through to Empowerment.
Samaritas' affordable housing program. After
leaving an abusive relationship, Samantha
struggled to afford a safe home for her family on
her limited income as a cashier. With the help of an
affordable housing voucher, she was able to move
into a comfortable apartment that allowed her to
focus on providing for her children and getting
back on her feet.
"Samaritas gave me the chance to create a nurturing
environment for my kids and start rebuilding our lives,"
Samantha says. "They empowered me to get a better From Struggle to Stability.
Learn more about how we're helping Michigan
job and become self-sufficient again." families find stable, affordable housing and how you
can help at Samaritas.org

SOARING HOUSING COSTS
Affordable Living
Rental rates in Michigan have Spring Lake, MI
14% seen a "double-digit

in 2023, the cost of rent percentage increase" across
in our state has gone up various cities in the past year.

catalysts.org/post/the-alarming-rise-of-
in 2023, the cost of 14% (Statistic from Rent.com and community-
rent in our state unaffordable-housing-in-michigan-stats-and-
solutions)
has gone up

Michigan Renters Face Mi Renters Feeling
the Burn
Soaring Rent Hikes Showcasing our properties

Renters in Michigan appear to Samaritas Affordable Living
be feeling the burn more than Muskegon offers a combination
anyone else in the country. of style, comfort, and livability.
New numbers show Michigan Find your new place at Samaritas
had one of the highest Affordable Living Muskegon.
increases in rent in the last
apartments.com/samaritas-affordable-living-
year. muskegon-muskegon-mi/6eew3qs/

cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-rent-
#AffordableLiving4All prices-increasing/

Michigan.gov/mshda Samaritas.org/AffordableLiving
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