While watching True Life: I Have Broke Parents, you may have noticed that Jobe and Ashley live in the same part of the country -- Southeastern Michigan (Jobe lives outside Detroit and Ashley lives in Flint). It’s a great place full of proud people and amazing culture, but because of the decline of the auto companies, the job situation there is bleak. In Ashley’s county, the unemployment rate is about 66% higher than the national average. In Jobe’s county, the unemployment rate is nearly twice the national average.
True Life worked with many organizations in Michigan to find people like Jobe and Ashley for our documentary. Here are a few you can contact to look for opportunities to donate or volunteer:
The United Way helps people get through unemployment and foreclosure:
United Way of Southeastern Michigan
Both Jobe and Ashley had to go to food banks because they couldn’t afford to feed their whole families, even with the help of food stamps. Here are some organizations that help needy people in Michigan get enough to eat:
Food Gatherers
Gleaners Food Bank
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
If you live in Michigan and you’re looking for work, here are two great places to start:
Michigan Works
No Worker Left Behind
It's common Ruins knowledge that KellyAnne dated Cohutta, went steady with Wes and (apparently) got down with Adam. But for some reason, she's freaking out over rumors that she got busy with Dunbar back when they shared a house (and, more importantly, a hot tub) on Real World: Sydney. Naturally, she won't let it drop, despite the fact that a) nobody cares, and b) her team's only two losses away from the biggest landslide in RW/RR Challenge history. Check out these scenes from next week's Ruins and watch as Brad tries to stop his feuding teammates from destroying each other -- and taking the rest of the Challengers down with them.
Cody may not have wowed the Styl'D gang on his very first assignment, but he's coming into week two determined to make some moves. First up on his agenda? Prove that Gary's not the only dude who knows a thing or two about fashion. Watch as Cody "The New Guy" makes the most out of his time with Julie (and celeb client Tyler Hilton) while his competition gets stuck playing errand boy (womp, womp). Then, after the jump, watch as Gary tests Julie's patience by trying to fly solo and find out why Brett's still holding his breath for a second chance.
+ Can't wait til next week? Check out another sneak peek from Tuesday's all-new Styl'D, after the jump!
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While you were cryin' your eyes out at Grey's Anatomy last night, Hills stars Stephanie Pratt and Lo Bosworth were giggling up a storm at the Undrest Pop Shop opening in L.A (or, the "undrest undie party," as Lo nicknamed it on Twitter).
Hangin' out together for the second straight night, (Wednesday was all about Maxim and micro-minis!), Lophanie surveyed the sexy underthings then got all Agent Provocateur in lacy black gloves and silky blindfolds. Check out these pix of the ladies scopin' out lingerie, then stick around and admire their pre-panty party poses, after the jump.
When you're a leggy blonde working in fashion, meeting guys generally isn't a problem. 'Course, that doesn't mean Whitney Port can just snap her fingers and make Mr. Right appear. With Whit's crazy busy sched, it could be a couple years before she bumps into her future hubby (at a bookstore! or a Starbucks! or a party thrown by mutual friends!). Til then, she's gotta do what the rest of us do: keep putting herself out there! Even if that DOES mean going on blind dates and (occasionally) getting played by guys like Fred Facks.
Anyhow, watch as Whit courageously(!) goes out with a complete and total stranger while Roxy discovers that her new man crush is already seeing other people -- right in front of her face. Plus, head over to Elle country to hear Erin 'splain why she's officially over holding Olivia's hand.
When Johanna volunteered to go into The Ruins this week, we took it as a sign that she was finally ready to prove herself. But instead of buckling down (and showing everyone why she deserved to stay), Joey waved the white flag of surrender, said "See ya" to her team and walked away with a smile so big you'd have thought she just won the lottery! So what'd the rest of her team think about Johanna's early exit? Apparently, the jury's still split. First, hear Susie explain why Joey should've stuck it out til the end ("she would've made it!"), then watch Johnny come to his pal's defense by explaining how this game made everyone bananas.
While watching The Ruins, we couldn’t help but notice the giant lollipop shirts Evan and Kenny have been sporting – often at the same time. So what’s the deal? Did these besties coordinate outfits? Or has this bromance grown so strong that they’re now unconsciously dressing alike?
We went to the source, and it turns out the two Challenge champs are just promoting their new SUCK YEAH clothing line. Luckily, Evan was all too happy to give PA Melissa VonderHaar the deets on his and Kenny’s brand-new venture.
On their design aesthetic: As Kenny and I began designing our line, we wanted to make simple t-shirts for the everyday guys’ guy and for girls who know they are the hottest girl in the room without getting overdressed. We looked at what was out there and were like, “When did it become cool for guys to wear tight jeans, scarves and shirts with jewels on them?” Suck Yeah clothing is the anti-tee.
On how the name “Suck Yeah” came about: We, of course, owe all our success to MTV. During the taping of the The Gauntlet 3, Kenny and I would always want to say “F$#K YEAH” when we would win (which was often) or just when we did something incredibly awesome (which was every day). Eventually the producers of the show said we had to stop swearing so much. So instead of saying “F$#K YEAH,” we started saying “SUCK YEAH.”
On what products the SUCK YEAH line includes: Our initial line includes about 13 different shirts and tanks for guys and girls. The designs are simple, sexy and reflect the unexplainable awesome. Every shirt is one of a kind … badass, tattered, and looks like you found it in your father’s basement rather than you bought it with your father’s credit card.
On where you can get your own SUCK YEAH shirt: The best way to find SUCK YEAH is to go to our website and join our mailing list. The website provides links to the all the retail stores where we are located. You can also join our Facebook group.
We already saw Kristin get the best of Jayde on Tuesday night's 'I'm With Brody!' showdown. But who's got the edge in terms of style? After spotting both girls rockin' the hottest trend of the season (hint: it rhymes with shmannel!), we thought we'd give 'em a chance to battle it out in an RC fashion faceoff! Think K-Cav deserves snaps for her low-key look? Or are you more into Jayde's fancy spin? Take a look, then tell us who was workin' it in plaid!
Here's a little secret from our styling pro: you don't need a hundred LBDs in your closet. Instead, do like Eric Archibald suggests and find one hot dress that's versatile and fits perfectly. Also, you don't need to spend a lot of loot to end up looking like a million bucks. Whether your clothes are designer or off-the-rack from H&M, Eric recommends stocking up on black basics -- and letting your friendly neighborhood tailor do the rest.
Hear why the Styl'D guru says looking polished is a must, plus whip out your pens and pencils, channel your inner Audrey Hepburn and find out the rest of Eric's fashion must-haves.
On MTV's 16 and Pregnant, you watched Maci, Farrah, Amber and Catelynn move through the process of having a baby at a very young age, and although all four girls still stand by the decisions they made, this new chapter in their lives is definitely no walk in the park. On Dec. 8 at 10pm, MTV will premiere its new series, Teen Mom, which follows each of the mothers throughout their first year of parenthood. Check out the show's trailer below to get your first glimpse at what's been going on in their lives since giving birth.
