UPDATED: A new home refinancing program called "Hope for Homeowners" may be doomed to fail if banks refuse to participate. INSIDE: Bill Spencer has the latest on the rescue plan
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Five hundred Detroit senior citizens will receive up to $12,000 to make repairs on their homes through a federal grant program.

INSIDE: Bill Spencer explains how to qualify for the Senior Emergency Home Repair Program Watch Video

At a time when America's financial markets are being rocked, it's important to remember there are many people who can't even afford simple groceries. One family found themselves in a squeeze when their food stamps ran out until they called Bill For Action. Watch Video

As Detroit's new mayor called for residents to clean up their neighborhoods, a 30-year eyesore on the city's northwest side is disappearing, thanks to "Call Bill for Action."

INSIDE: Bill Spencer does his magic to the delight of some seniors living nearby Watch Video

It's a statistic we don't really talk about, but in the U.S. every 16 minutes another person takes his or her own life. And disturbingly a growing number of those committing suicide are teens. INSIDE: Details on efforts to stop the epidemic Watch Video

Several homeowners and business owners are faced with mopping up huge messes after several inches of rain fell on Livingston County. INSIDE: Bill Spencer Shows People the Best Way to Clean Up. Watch Video

Has a political party or candidate for office called your house? The presidential campaign season is under way, and chances are you'll get  a phone call begging for your vote, even if you are on the telemarketer's "Do Not Call" list.

INSIDE: Bill Spencer reports the list does not apply to politics, but there's still a way to pull the plug. Watch Video

WXYZ's "Call Bill for Action" has made a name for itself for one simple reason: it gets results. In fact, since January 1, 2008, the "Call Bill for Action" team has been involved in more than 4,000 cases.

INSIDE: Bill Spencer offers a glimpse of his team's success stories Watch Video

A Summer Camp was in total despair and in desperate need of a makeover after serving community children for over 70 years. There wasn't a glimpse of hope for the camp, until camp organizers called Bill for Action. INSIDE: BILL SPENCER HELPS REBUILD A SUMMER CAMP Watch Video

What would you do if you had the chance to literally comfort hundreds of sick children with one act of kindness. Call Bill For Action is helping to turn a world record attempt into a snuggly gift for children. INSIDE: Bill Spencer reports. Watch Video

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Each year, over 7,000 metro Detroiters make a "Call for Action" to WXYZ's consumer advocate and investigative reporter, Bill Spencer. According to Bill, "I have the best job, because I love people." Since joining Channel 7 in 1998, Bill Spencer and the other 45 members of the "Call for Action" team have recovered over $2,000,000 for WXYZ viewers. more >>