2026 Michigan's Summit on Ending Homelessness

What started as community-level action plans in 2006, aimed at increasing access to affordable housing and driving self-sufficiency, has evolved into a statewide infrastructure known as the Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness (MCTEH). One of the premier events coordinated via the MCTEH is the annual Summit on Ending Homelessness. It is intended to provide a forum for federal, state, and local government, service providers, funders, and people with lived experience to share best practices in ending homelessness. This two-day event allows time for networking and collaboration for case managers and administrators alike who are diligently working to improve the welfare of people in Michigan who are living in poverty and homelessness. 

This year's 2026 Homeless Summit focus is "Navigating Change, Leading with a Purpose."  The Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness and Michigan Network for Youth and Families are proud to unite with MSHDA to host this year's event.  MCTEH mission is to change the lives of those living in poverty and end homelessness.  MNYF's mission is to strengthen Michigan youth in need, their families, and communities by providing quality support, information, training, and advocacy for its members.  Join us as we challenge one another, grow together, learn side by side, and impact our state.

Keynote Speaker

November 4

1:15pm - 2:00pm

Moral Bravery in Uncertain Times: Sustaining the Work to End Homelessness

Dr. Kaitlin Schwan

Dr. Kaitlin Schwan is the Director of the California Street Medicine Collaborative and an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Southern California, where she leads Policy and Advocacy for USC Street Medicine. She also serves on the Board of the Street Medicine Institute. Schwan holds an appointment as an Assistant Professor (Status-Only) at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and is a Senior Researcher at the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness. A co-founder and Research Advisor for the Women’s National Housing & Homelessness Network, Schwan previously served as Senior Researcher for the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing. Her work focuses on bridging research, advocacy, policy, and lived expertise to advance housing justice.

Panel Discussions

People With Lived Experience of Homelessness
A powerful conversation led by individuals who have directly experienced homelessness, offering insight into system gaps, service realities, and opportunities for meaningful change.


Youth Panel
A focused discussion led by young people who have personally experienced homelessness and navigated the system. This session highlights their insights, strengths, and priorities as they help shape Michigan’s approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness.


Post‑Election Panel
A timely briefing on federal and state policy developments following the November election. This session will provide a look at the federal and state election results and its impact on key issues that will impact housing and homelessness.

Thank you to all those that helped make the Summit possible!

2026 Planning Committee

 

  • Allison Green, AKZGA,, Concierge Training
  • Amina Mohamed-Saleh, Michigan State Housing Development Authority
  • Cassie Smith,  Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
  • Danielle Harris, Shelter Association of Washtenaw County
  • David Permaloff, Lighthouse
  • Donna Price
  • Eric Hufnagel, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
  • Hannah DeCiantis, Michigan Blue Cross Complete
  • Heather VanDenburg, Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team
  • Jim Perlaki, Reach Resource Services
  • Kourtney Allen, Good Samaritan Rescue Mission
  • Logan Snider, Are Arbor Circle, Michigan Balance of State CoC - Youth Advisory Board
  • Lynn Nee, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
  • Melvena Fant , ones
  • Michelle Edwards, Michigan State Housing Development Authority
  • Molly Ford, Michigan State Housing Development Authority
  • Paige Beasley, Corporation for Supportive Housing
  • Paula Kaiser Van Dam, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
  • Rachel Feher,  Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
  • Sarah Boucher, Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
  • Sarah Rennie, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
  • Taura Brown

2026 Content Committee

 

  • Alexandria Gendron, AmeriCorps - Dickinson County Sheriff's Department
  • Allison Green, AKZGA,, Concierge Training
  • Amina Mohamed-Saleh, Michigan State Housing Development Authority
  • Donna Price
  • Eboni Williams, Michigan State Housing Development Authority
  • Eric Hufnagel, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
  • Khadja Erickson, Mid-Michigan Tenant Resource Center
  • Kourtney Allen, Good Samaritan Rescue Mission
  • Logan Snider, Are Arbor Circle, Michigan Balance of State CoC - Youth Advisory Board
  • Melvena Fant, Jones
  • Paula Kaiser Van Dam, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
  • Sarah Rennie, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
  • Taura Brown