Once rivals on the basketball court, former Michigan State University Spartan Steve Smith and former University of Michigan Wolverine Tim McCormick are teaming up to encourage Michigan residents to “Check the Box” on line 24 of their state individual income tax form (MI-1040) and the voluntary contributions form.
Those filing Michigan taxes can contribute $5 or more to Michigan’s Housing and Community Development Fund to invest in jobs and local revitalization right in their own communities.
This brand new 30-second public service announcement encourages all Michigan taxpayers to support Michigan’s Housing and Community Development Fund by checking the box to invest in jobs and revitalize local communities throughout Michigan.
Tim and Steve are working with Living in Michigan, a broad coalition of organizations and individuals supporting vibrant communities and the development of housing opportunities for all Michigan residents. The coalition’s motto is “Housing Equals Jobs” and they believe that housing is both a critical need and an economic engine for Michigan.
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’ve heard about the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund – a fund dedicated to helping revitalize downtown neighborhoods and cities in Michigan.
You can drive money straight into your local communities this tax season by “checking the box” on Line 24 of your state income tax form.
When you check the box to donate $5 (or more) to the fund, you will know your money will go to creating affordable housing or neighborhood improvement projects that will make Michigan a better place to live and work.
Donating to the fund means:
creating much needed jobs and economic stimulation for Michigan’s cities, towns and villages
protecting our communities
investing in Michigan’s economic future
empowering local communities to become more self-reliant, vibrant and healthier through direct support
If we don’t invest in Michigan, who will? The future of Michigan’s communities depends on us!
This blog will keep you updated on the progress of the fund and ongoing projects. To learn more about how you can help MHCDF, click hereor on the “How Can I Help?” tab listed above.
Check out our YouTube channel to see the PSA with Michigan State University Spartan, Steve Smith, and University of Michigan Wolverine, Tim McCormick.
Please leave your comments and suggestions for how we can improve MHCDF and the Living in Michigan Coalition!
