~Zeke of the Week~

The 'Zeke of the Week' title is appointed to those who have shown exemplary character and commitment in their community.

The Ezekiel Project is committed to positive change and promotes other leaders who reflects these values. We like to share these leaders with our Zeke family and friends whether they be organizers, volunteers, or everyday citizens making a difference in their own way!

Our Zeke of the Week is ...
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the Fair Tax MI ballot initiative. The Ezekiel Project is partnering with 14 community organizations across the state as part of the Michigan Education Justice Coalition to secure funding for schools, roads, and clean water for everyone, whether we live in small towns or big cities, whether we're black, white, or brown. Fair Tax MI is a ballot initiative where 90% of Michigan residents would pay a lower income tax rate than they do now, while the top 10% of earners who make $175,000 a year or more would pay more. This would raise $1.5 billion more per year to fund schools, fix roads, and clean up our water supply. If you want a state that invests in our people again, join the movement for Fair Tax Michigan. If we come together to get this on the ballot and pass it, we can build a Michigan where everyone gets a fair shake. Join us at fairtaxmi.org or contact our organizer, Michelle, at MIEzekielOrganizer@gmail.com"

MI Small Business Relief Program 

Michigan’s small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 virus can now apply for grants and loans through the Michigan Small Business Relief Program. The program will provide up to $20 million in grants and loans to Michigan’s small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 virus, and in turn help support workers and their families facing economic uncertainty during the outbreak. 

​Key information to know about the application process includes:
  • There is one application, regardless of whether a business is applying for a grant or a loan. A business may receive a grant or a loan, but not both.
  • Businesses who do not receive grants may still be considered for loans.
  • The grants will be administrated by 15 regional economic development organizations throughout the state, which combined cover all 83 counties in Michigan.
  • All applications or recommendations for Michigan Small Business Relief Program loans will be referred from the partner EDOs to the MEDC for evaluation and disbursement.
  • Businesses should go to https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/ to apply.

Further information on how to apply can be found at 
 www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19.

The Fair Tax MI Campaign 

This campaign is a ballot initiative that will repeal the flat income tax rate in the state of Michigan and replace it with a graduated income tax.We will start collecting signatures in just a few weeks, and we need 425,000 signatures by the end of June to get on the ballot this November. 

If you want to be even more invested in the process of doing right by our students, our roads and water, and our community’s future, attend the next Education Justice Task Force meeting, sign up at the link below, or contact MIezekielorganizer@gmail.com for more information. 
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"Count On Us" Census 2020

Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census to determine the number of people living in the United States

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What is Census Information used for?
  • creating and keeping jobs
  • provides funding for housing, schools, and education
  • Also helps prepare for emergencies and natural disasters ​
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Download the Great Lakes Bay Regional Census Hub Communications Toolkit.
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Visit https://becountedmi2020.com to learn more 
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