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Driving Impact at RDW Creations -The People Behind the Purpose
A Message from the RDW Creations Enterprise Team
Hello, World!
We are the enthusiastic team behind RDW Creations Enterprise—where community and creativity come together! Our vision is to build a future where progress is a collective effort, communities are empowered, and no one faces their challenges alone.

RDW Enterprise Team
2 days ago1 min read


Rising Evictions Amid HUD Funding Cuts: What Does it Mean for Affordable Housing?
Recent changes in HUD funding have led to a noticeable increase in evictions across many communities, especially in Michigan. This trend raises urgent questions about the future of affordable housing and the growing housing crisis affecting vulnerable populations. For homeless service providers and those involved in distributing HUD funds, understanding this shift is critical to responding effectively. Empty apartment hallway symbolizing rising evictions How HUD Funding Cuts

RDW
Apr 232 min read


Why Mitt Romney was Right - Corporations are People...
Mitt Romney's assertion that "corporations are people too" holds significant weight. Businesses are not merely infrastructural components; they are entities led, operated, and constructed by human beings.Often, when we critique industries, but we fail to recognize the individuals who benefit most at the highest levels.

RDW
Mar 153 min read


Affordable Housing Updates NEW EVICTION RULE CHANGE for 2026
March 2026- Eviction Rule Change The Department of Housing and Urban Development is making changes to existing federal eviction rules. Tenants who are receiving federal funds for housing will no longer receive a 30-day non-payment of rent notice before the eviction commences. New regulations are suggested to be similar to state eviction rules, which can be as little as 3 days in some states. How the Eviction Process Works At least 40 of the 50 states have zero rent control re

RDW
Mar 112 min read


Understanding How Inequality Creates Division and Fear in Our Communities
Inequality is more than just a social issue; it is a force that deeply divides communities and breeds fear. When people have unequal access to resources based on race, economic status, or other stereotypes, it creates barriers that separate us rather than bring us together. This post explores how these disparities fuel mistrust and unnecessary division, ultimately weakening the fabric of our communities. Unequal housing conditions in a community How Inequality Shapes Access t

RDW
Nov 29, 20253 min read


Navigating Affordability and Shame in America: Key Updates on Funding for Housing & Homeless Support
Housing affordability is more than just a financial issue. When people struggle to pay rent or face eviction, the emotional toll can be devastating. Shame often accompanies homelessness or housing instability, creating barriers to accessing support services. Many individuals hide their situation due to stigma, which delays intervention and worsens outcomes.

RDW
Nov 18, 20254 min read


How the Federal Shutdown Hurts the Homeless
Last year, in the Grant Pass court case , the supreme court made it constitutional to criminalize homelessness. This year, The...

RDW
Oct 2, 20251 min read


Updates to Affordable Housing & Choice Voucher Programs
According to an article posted by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the new funding bill that recently passed offers 13 BILLION in

RDW
Mar 22, 20254 min read


Who Are the Unhoused AND What is Homelessness Really Like?
"An idea is like a virus. Resilient. Highly contagious. And even the smallest seed of an idea can grow. It can grow to define or...

RDW
Dec 5, 20245 min read


Humans NEED HOUSING!! AND HOPE!
We cannot despair humanity because we- ourselves are human beings. Albert Einstein How do you distinguish machine from man? It's simple; machines mimic and robots all do the same thing. It was easy to tell who the robots were in the Matrix movie. The robots looked the same, sounded the same and all had the same nefarious goal: DESTROY HUMANITY. This quote by Albert Einstein was the backdrop of my recent speech at United Cathedral Church in Lansing, MI. I was there in su

RDW
Nov 17, 20242 min read


Evicted Tenant Killed. Cops Blame Mental Illness.
A few days ago, a tenant on the East Side of Detroit was in the process of being evicted. The cops shot him and he died. While reading over the article , cops say they were called to the scene of an eviction in progress. That was the first mistake. There was already a bailiff on the scene. Cops do not belong onsite during an eviction periodt, because they often add to the chaos. What happens next is a bit murky. Per the article, the man was upset and armed with some sor

RDW
Jul 13, 20243 min read


How Lived Experience Influences Public Policy
Do you know how laws get made? Last week, I had the opportunity to use my lived experiences to help influence public policy here in...

RDW
May 13, 20243 min read


Grant Pass Surpreme Court- Should Homelessness be Illegal?
Today, the Surpreme Court will review the Grant Pass case , which questions if banning outdoor sleeping/camping is "cruel and usual"...

RDW
Apr 22, 20243 min read


The Hardcore Truth About Homelessness
Chances are that you know someone who has suffered from homelessness, whether you realize it or not. Someone at your job, your school,...

RDW
Oct 15, 20194 min read
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