Victims of domestic violence can’t heal, if not removed from the harmful environment. They NEED employment/entrepreneurship/education opportunities to achieve sustainable self-sufficiency. Military veterans returning home SHOULD NOT face hardships in the transition. They NEED employment/entrepreneurship/education opportunities. Troubled youths, and other disadvantaged groups, NEED opportunities for second chances in life.
Michigan small-batch food producers, making jam, salsa, mustard, BBQ sauce and etc, DO NOT have the chance to be in big-box stores. They NEED retail opportunities.
Strong neighborhoods NEED community “anchors” that promote density, source of food, walkable streets. Vacant building owners aren’t reviving the communities. They NEED a new channel of opportunities to support their neighborhood.