2022

Annual Report Summary

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From the Executive Director “As a staple in the community for over 57 years, NLSM continues to be dedicated to optimum legal, advocacy and service delivery for a variety of community stakeholders. We are committed to fighting for citizens facing landlord-tenant disputes, those who are homeless, abused by caregivers, survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, and those seeking entitled assistance with Disability and Social Security Insurance. We are also committed to providing students with educational enrichment in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

Thaddeus K. Dean, Jr. Executive Director

We thank our community partners and funders for sharing in this commitment and entrusting us to execute our mission. Together, anything is possible.”

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan | 2022 Annual Report Summary

Board of Directors

Charles Nolen Chairperson

Ghazaleh Baydoun Director

George Winn

Lillian Bullard

Vice-Chairperson

Andrea J. Bradley-Baskin, Esq.

Sandra C. Peppers

Treasurer

Kamilia K. Landrum Director

Secretary

Leona Medley Director

Danielle C. Parker Director

David K. Tillman, Esq. Parliamentarian

Wade J. Solomon Director

Director

Executive Staff

Thaddeus K. Dean, Jr. Executive Director

Jean E. Griggs

Gary L. Lane

Reginal Conyers

John Holler, III, Esq.

Aaron Hopson, J.D.

Erma Thomas, Esq.

Gloria White

Jaqi Gwynn

Quality Assurance/Development Director

Director of Children’s Education

Executive Assistant/ Human Resources Director/ Senior Law Advocate

Managing Attorney/ Director of Programs/Elder Law & Advocacy Center

Chief Financial Officer

Housing Director

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan | 2022 Annual Report Summary

Senior Attorney of Housing Division

Executive Assistant

During 2022, the Children’s Education Division provided programming in the Detroit Public Schools Community District and the Flint Beecher School District. Programs included:

•

STEAM

(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)

•

STEAM Innovation Lab

•

Law Related Education

•

Restorative Practices & Conflict Resolution

•

Financial Literacy Program Highlights:

•

Mentorship

•

Character Education

•

Social-Emotional Growth

•

Academics, Climate & Culture

•

Excel U Leadership training

• NLSM programs touched an estimated

2,800 students in 2022.

• NLSM was the first to install

2 Virtual Reality Labs in partnering schools.

• NLSM hosted a Drone

and Mock Trial

competition

• NLSM assisted select students in obtaining Six Sigma certifications.

Forecast for the future: NLSM seeks to firmly establish itself as a leader in providing students with VR technology and quality educational experiences. NLSM will further develop current partnerships to lead in the area of STEAM education and innovation.

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan | 2022 Annual Report Summary

Elder Law & Advocacy Center (ELAC)

ELAC provides civil (non-criminal) legal services to eligible persons 60 years of age and older in Wayne County. ELAC provides legal advice, outreaches, and support to caregivers, who live within Wayne County or are caring for someone who lives in Wayne County. Additionally, ELAC provides legal advice and assistance to kinship caregivers (55 or older) who live in Wayne County. Elder abuse situations are given the highest priority. ELAC prevents/addresses financial exploitation, including powers of attorney and wills; protection and defense in consumer matters; and assistance in landlord-tenant matters. Elder Abuse prevention education is provided throughout Wayne and Monroe Counties. ELAC conducts numerous outreach and educational presentations for seniors, caregivers, and professionals. These sessions focus preventing elder abuse, addressing legal problems and providing general civil legal advice.

ELAC Clients & Benefit Council and Advice Issue

# of clients

Adult Guardianship

28

Power of Attorney

45

Landlord/Tenant

6

Medicaid Spend Down

42

Neglected/Abuse

46

Wills and Estates

302

Extensive Services Issue

# of clients

Number of cases 2022

969 Legal 359 Caregiver 743 Abuse 24 Kinship Caregiver

Type of Cases Adult Guardianship

110

Minor Guardianship

20

Landlord/Tenant

70

Consumer

21

Medicare/Medicaid

76

Name Change

3

Housing

15

Will/Estates

691

Power of Atty

81 5

Adult Guardianship

37

Minor Guardianship

4

Power of Attorney

19

Landlord/Tenant

4

Medicaid spenddown

5

Home/Community based care

Consumer

21

Wills and Estates

268

Income Maintenance

8

Neglected/Abused

59

Real Property

6

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan | 2022 Annual Report Summary

Housing Statistics January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

715

1476 619 Total Number of Persons Served

Total Number of Households

Total Number of Persons Exited to Positive Housing Designation

746 93.62% Total Persons Exited Programs

Percentage of clients placed to Positive Housing Destination

Total Number of Persons Served

Total Number of Households

Total Number of Persons Exited to Positive Housing Destinations

PP1 RRH

318

80

149

152

99

CARES RRH

271

123

155

158

98

ESG/ CDBG RRH

184

83

181

184

98

ESG- CV

127

61

116

127

91

Project First Steps RRH

72

25

67

67

100

Project First Steps TH

22

17

17

20

85

Project Next Steps RRH

31

15

2

2

100

Project Next Steps TH

1

1

0

0

n/a

Project Hope I

86

51

6

8

86

Project Hope II

146

64

3

5

60

Focus on Families

67

23

2

3

100

PP3 PSH

25

23

2

4

100

Aim High PSH

72

28

8

8

100

PP Plus PSH

54

25

7

8

100

Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) Transitional Housing (TH) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)

1,476

619

715

746

93.62%

Total Persons Exited

Percentage of Clients Placed

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan | 2022 Annual Report Summary

The Ryan White Program known as the "Legal Advocacy Project",

in 2022 assisted 5

Clients

for the following legal matters: • Child Support, 1 Case • Social Security Overpayment, 1 Case • Unemployment matter, 1 Case • Veterans Appeal, 1 Case • Social Security, 1 Case.

The Human Trafficking Program known as "CDBG"

in 2022 assisted 65

Clients

for the following legal matters: • Custody/Visitation, 5 Cases • Divorce, 22 Cases • Domestic Abuse/Personal Protections Orders, 2 Cases • Human Trafficking, 36 Cases

The Victim of Crime Program known as the "VOCA Project

in 2022 assisted 47

Clients

for the following legal matters: • Divorce, 1 Case • Domestic Abuse/Personal Protection Order, 1 Case • Human Trafficking, 45 Cases

Great Lakes Legal known as "GLL"

in 2022 assisted 80

Clients

for the following legal matters: • Bankruptcy, 10 Cases • Custody/Visitation, 1 Case • Divorce, 5 Cases • Landlord-Tenant, 36 Cases (via 36th District Court) • Social Security Cases, 24 Cases • Expungement, 2 Cases • Wills and Estates, 2 Cases

2022 Financial Report Revenue Report Grants & Contracts $8,619,446

99.27%

Direct Public Support $40,579

0.47% Other Revenue $22,861

0.26%

Total Revenue $8,682,886

100.00%

Expense Report Program Services $7,564,818

88.81%

Management & General $953,293

11.19% Total Expenses $8,518,111

100.00%

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan | 2022 Annual Report Summary

NLSM Accreditations and Practices

7310 WOODWARD AVENUE | SUITE 301 | DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202 Phone: 313-964-1975 | Fax: 313-963-2583 ELDER LAW CENTER & ADVOCACY 12121 Hemingway Redford, Michigan 48239 Phone: (313) 937-8291 Fax: (313) 937-8893

HOUSING ADVOCACY CENTER 8900 Pardee Road Taylor, Michigan 48180 Phone: (313) 316-5356 Fax: (313) 291-2678

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