Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), in collaboration with The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares"), announced a grant of $150,000 to the Wayne Metro Community Action Agency (“Wayne Metro”) in support of its efforts to provide stable housing for low-income families and improve the overall wellness of those they serve. The funding will help pay for essential items and services needed to maintain a livable housing environment for Detroiters facing financial struggles.
Research shows the median household income in Detroit is nearly a third lower than the rest of the state and 60% of Detroit renters are considered cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on housing and related costs. In 2023, over 20,000 individuals in the city faced evictions. Studies found people facing housing instability often forego routine and acute medical care and are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions.
This grant builds upon a $100,000 contribution to Wayne Metro in 2024, which helped over 140 households with utility expenses, rental support, and other basic needs like access to nutritious foods. Individuals who received that support saw reduced health care expenses, including decreases in inpatient hospital and emergency department visits.
“This is the kind of impact we strive for at Molina—healthier communities, more stable lives, and more efficient use of health care resources,” said Terrisca Des Jardins, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Michigan. “Through this grant, Molina and The MolinaCares Accord are investing in people, families, and the long-term health of our Detroit and Wayne County communities.”
In 2023, Molina and the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation provided a $40,000 Save the Day Housing Fund grant to provide emergency aid to residents experiencing housing instability.
"We're so grateful to Molina for this continued and expanded partnership,” said Dr. Nadeem Siddiqi, CEO of Wayne Metro. "In our pursuit to eliminate poverty, this program plays a critical role in supporting our clients' needs of food, utilities, and housing. This win-win program results in direct support to clients, while reducing overall costs across the support system."
About Molina Healthcare of Michigan
Molina Healthcare of Michigan, Inc. provides government-funded, quality health care, serving members through Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs in Michigan. Through its locally operated health plans, Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces. For more information about Molina Healthcare of Michigan, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.
About The MolinaCares Accord
Established by Molina Healthcare, Inc., The MolinaCares Accord oversees a community investment platform created to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations by funding meaningful, measurable, and innovative programs and solutions that improve health, life, and living in local communities.
About Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
For more than 50 years, Wayne Metro has worked to eliminate poverty in Wayne County by providing economic independence programs that nurture families and build communities. The organization serves as a lifeline for residents – and its impact increased exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic – by providing assistance to those in need with rent, utilities, home repairs, food and other essentials, education, childcare and more. For more information, visit WayneMetro.org.
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Contacts
Media Contact: Ben Jackey, Ben.Jackey@molinahealthcare.com, (502) 377-9484
