Michele Oberholtzer was surveying tax-foreclosed properties in Detroit when she was overcome by the number of occupied homes that are up for auction.
Most depressing were the numerous houses with evidence of children – tricycles and other toys on the front yard or porch.
Oberholtzer decided she needed to do something about it and started the “Tricycle Collective,” a fundraiser to help at least 10 families retain their homes. The idea: Use donations to help families bid on their houses in the Wayne County tax foreclosure auction this month. The minimum bid is $500.
“I was heartbroken by how many of the foreclosed properties were well taken care of family homes,” Oberholtzer said.
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“Gardens, decorations, and, in many cases, tricycles, showed me glimpses of the human lives behind this issue. So few people knew about the auction or how they could save their house, that I decided I had to do something about it.”
Oberholtzer has reached the goal of raising $5,000, but she’s hoping to collect more money because some of the houses may sell for more than $500 each. And any extra money will be used for families on a waiting list.
The United Community Housing Coalition is partnering with Oberholtzer.
To donate, click here. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
“It’s incredible what a powerful positive impact such a small amount of money can have,” Oberholtzer said.
An estimated 10,000 of the 24,000 foreclosed properties in Wayne County are occupied.
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Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.
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