United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC) proudly celebrates 50 years of Keeping Detroit Housed through innovative homeowner programs, legal services and representation, and ongoing housing support for Detroit residents.
This is a time to reflect on our journey, celebrate our achievements, and envision a future of even greater impact through continued and new partnerships.
Since our founding, we’ve been dedicated to providing eviction defense, homeowner solutions, foreclosure prevention, housing placement and tenant organizing, and home repair services.
We’re grateful for the support of our partners, volunteers, and community members who have made this journey possible, and we honor the legacy of those who have contributed to our mission. Together, we’ve built a stronger, more resilient Detroit community and provided hope and stability to countless households.
Stable housing has a profound impact on families:
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improved mental and physical health outcomes
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increased school attendance and student success
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overall prosperity of communities
Representation, support, and ownership are the key pillars of resilient neighborhoods. We believe it’s not just about providing shelter but about empowering individuals to take pride and have a stake in their communities. This approach enhances residents' quality of life and contributes to the overall stability and prosperity of our city.
UCHC’s efforts seek to ensure that every individual and family living in Detroit, regardless of income, can stay in their home.
As we celebrate 50 years of impactful work, we’re excited to share stories of the individuals and families we’ve supported, the dedicated staff, and the stakeholders who have made this work possible. Stay tuned for special events, success stories, and ways you can get involved in our milestone celebrations.
Eviction Defense &
Right to Counsel
Helping clients understand their legal rights, navigating legal requirements, and providing legal representation for landlord-tenant cases.
Impact:
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Within the last decade, UCHC has represented or advised over 36,500 individuals or families
Homeowner Solutions & Foreclosure Prevention
Helping homeowners avoid foreclosure and working with residents to remain in their homes, become owners, and avoid eviction.
Impact:
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Within the last decade, UCHC has provided tax foreclosure prevention assistance to early 46,000 households
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Provided mortgage foreclosure counseling/prevention to over 1,500 families and prepared over 24,000 households with additional educational workshops and informational materials
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And, loaned over $8.1 million from a revolving line of funds to prevent displacement from tax foreclosure and/or misleading land contracts
Housing Placement &
Tenant Organizing
Helping clients understand their legal rights, navigating legal requirements, and providing legal representation for landlord-tenant cases.
Impact:
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Within the last decade, UCHC has represented or advised over 36,500 individuals or families
Home Repair Services
Addressing the needs of the new homeowners created by our Make it Home and other creative purchase programs for low-income households.
Impact:
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On an annual basis, UCHC’s repair team serves over 500 homes impacting over 1,500 individuals ensuring these households have the safest and healthiest living conditions.
Land Contract Buyout Program
The Land Contract Buyout Program, initiated by UCHC, is designed to alleviate the burdens faced by low-income residents trapped in unfavorable land contracts. These contracts often exploit vulnerable individuals and families, placing them at risk of losing their homes. UCHC's program empowers residents by providing financial assistance to renegotiate or pay off these contracts, allowing them to secure stable and affordable housing.
Impact:
​UCHC Land Contract Buyouts in the Past Year
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Assisted 56 low-income Detroit Households
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Purchased 24 homes on behalf of homebuyers who otherwise would not have a means for a house.
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Average loan per household: $16,000​
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Average home value $75,000
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Equity immediately generated: $1,421,000
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"We believe that having a place to live is a basic human right, and we're passionate about preserving this right in our communities."
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