“Michigan’s continuing economic woes are spilling over into the lives of the state’s youngest residents with nearly one out of every four young children (under age 5) living in poverty.” Michigan’s child poverty rate from 2000 – 2007 increased by 40% and confirmed child victims of abuse or neglect rate jumped up to 14 %.
Most of these cases are reported to involve “maltreatment” caused from poverty related issues, such as the inability of parents and caregivers to provide basic necessities like food, heat and clothing.
Kids Count in Michigan: A collaboration of Michigan’s Children and the Michigan League for Human Services
January 13, 2009 issue
You can help improve conditions for children most in need in our state by supporting Michigan’s Children during an Evening of Arts & Advocacy at Park West Gallery located at 29469 Northwestern Hwy in Southfield, Michigan, on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009, from 7:oo p.m. till 10:oo p.m.
The event will feature a special Exhibition & Sale of Art by Cartoonist, Nolan Ross, Special Guests, Live Entertainment, Hors d’oeuvres & other refreshments along with selected poetry by Blue Babies and Inside Out City-Wide Poets. VIP guests will experience a special youth-led Blue Babies Historical Motown Land Mark Tour. We need your help in making this event a success for our children. General admission tickets are $75 and VIP $100.
For online purchase/donation please go to; www.Michiganschildren.org. For reservation or more information call Chuck Calati at (800) 330-8674.
Together We Can Michigan!
Kristina Shannon, Project Manager LaTasha Posey, Project Manager
