READ: Local organizations to invest $500M into Detroit, eliminate homeowner property tax debt for thousandsThe funds will start with help for homeowners with overdue property taxes.
“No person should have to make the decision of the choice between keeping them home of feeding their family,” Gilbert said.
Gilbert and his wife, Jennifer, are pledging half of a billion dollars through the Gilbert Family Foundation and the Rocket Community Fund to make a real impact on the problems people face.
“I’d much rather see property taxes paid, interest and penalties waived, fees waived, fees removed and people have the ability to pay their taxes,” Evans said.
AdTo learn more about the organizations’ investment, visit the Gilbert Family Foundation’s website here.