Michigan Housing Authority Announces Release of Cable Show 'House Michigan!'

Michigan Housing Authority Announces Release of Cable Show 'House Michigan!'

MSHDA Partners Helping Build Vibrant Communities

LANSING, Mich., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Interim Executive Director Keith Molin of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) announced today that the latest edition of MSHDA's new cable program, House Michigan!, will begin airing this week on cable stations throughout the state. This month's program will explore MSHDA's partnerships with non-government, nonprofit organizations engaged in helping advance the Authority's mission to provide affordable housing, housing for special needs and homeless populations and creating vibrant cities across the state.

"In this edition of House Michigan! we will be talking to leaders of two organizations known as Community Development Corporations or CDCs," Molin said. "They play a vital role in creating the quality of life we all seek for our neighborhoods, our communities and our state."

Guests include Dennis Sturtevant, the Director of Dwelling Place in Grand Rapids who also serves as the Vice President of CEDAM, known as the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan. Tim Thorland is the Executive Director of Southwest Housing Solutions in Detroit and is also the Chair of the Community Development Advocates of Detroit -- known as CDAD.

"Together, Dennis and Tim have served a combined total of nearly 50 years involved in community and economic development activities," Molin said. "Theirs is an impressive record and represents an invaluable level of support for MSHDA in our efforts. Their work symbolizes both the west side of the state and southeastern Michigan as well."

House Michigan! is produced monthly, and programming provides practical information for Michigan residents regarding homeownership, affordable rental housing, ending homelessness and creating vibrant cities and neighborhoods.

Molin hosts the program and interviews invited guests, including MSHDA staff who administer Authority programs and outside partners who participate in MSHDA related initiatives.

House Michigan! has been released to more than 80 cable stations statewide and is expected to run multiple times throughout each month. New shows will be produced monthly. Check local listings for air dates and times.

MSHDA is a quasi-state agency that provides financial and technical assistance through public and private partnerships to create and preserve safe and decent affordable housing, engage in building vibrant cities and neighborhoods, and address homeless issues. MSHDA's loans and operating expenses are financed through the sale of tax-exempt and taxable bonds and notes to private investors, not from state tax revenues. For more information on MSHDA programs and initiatives, visit the Web site at www.michigan.gov/mshda.

Source: Michigan State Housing Development Authority

CONTACT: Mary Lou Keenon, Communications Office of MSHDA,
+1-517-373-0011

Web Site: http://www.michigan.gov/mshda

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