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Matrix Provides Extra Food Distributions to Head Start Families During Pandemic

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.7.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.7.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.7.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PXL_20201203_153159671.PORTRAIT-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20201203_153159671.PORTRAIT\” _builder_version=\”4.7.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.8.2\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] In November, Matrix Human Services partnered with Atlas Wholesale Food Company, Wayne Metro Community Action Agency, and Renaissance Head Start to fill a need that many of our Head Start families were missing – food.  Our Head Start […]

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Matrix Human Services Distributes Thanksgiving Meals Before The Holiday

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”3.22\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”3.25\” background_size=\”initial\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”3.25\” custom_padding=\”|||\” custom_padding__hover=\”|||\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/PXL_20201123_174940061.PORTRAIT-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20201123_174940061.PORTRAIT\” _builder_version=\”4.7.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.7.0\” background_size=\”initial\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] On November 23rd, the Monday before Thanksgiving, Matrix Human Services joined forces with Higher Hopes to provide Thanksgiving meals to some of our Head Start families that have expressed significant need. Higher Hopes is

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Matrix Secures Replacement Furnace For Woman In Need Before Winter

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” admin_label=\”section\” _builder_version=\”3.22\”][et_pb_row admin_label=\”row\” _builder_version=\”3.25\” background_size=\”initial\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”3.25\” custom_padding=\”|||\” custom_padding__hover=\”|||\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PXL_20201006_161626947.PORTRAIT-01.COVER_.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20201006_161626947.PORTRAIT-01.COVER\” _builder_version=\”4.6.5\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.7.0\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] Jackie was living in Alabama when her husband passed and she decided she wanted to move back home to Detroit to be closer to friends and family. That was right before Christmas in 2018

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Amazon Gives $33,000 to Matrix Human Services For Community Coronavirus Support

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.6.5\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.6.5\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.6.5\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://youtu.be/u5RIZg10hNA\” _builder_version=\”4.6.5\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.5\” _module_preset=\”default\”] On October 6th, 2020, Amazon employees from distribution and fulfillment centers in Hazel Park and Livonia visited The Matrix Center during our bi-weekly Food Tuesday distributions to present Matrix Human Services with a check for $33,000! We are beyond grateful to

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Mom Gets Approved for Placement in New Affordable Housing Apartments

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row column_structure=\”1_2,1_2\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”1_2\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1019.jpg\” title_text=\”IMG_1019\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\”1_2\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_1057.jpg\” title_text=\”IMG_1057\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] Erricka is a mother of one, raising her son who will soon be 2 years old and will be attending our Head Start – Pathways

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Woman in Need of a Refrigerator Receives Assistance From Matrix

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200904123546408_COVER-1-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200904123546408_COVER\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] In early September we spoke to Elaine whose refrigerator had gone out 2 weeks before. After being referred by DTE Energy to contact The Matrix Center, that is where she learned more about our Adult Resource Center program

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Matrix Launches New Program to Assist Detroit Residents with Rent and Mortgage Payments

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Screen-Shot-2020-06-30-at-1.52.46-PM.png\” title_text=\”Screen Shot 2020-06-30 at 1.52.46 PM\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”] In June 2020, Matrix was awarded a grant from United Way of Southeast Michigan – Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide direct housing support to those living in Detroit that are in danger of eviction and becoming homeless.   

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Matrix Finishes Emergency Food Distribution with Gleaners

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200403141923425_COVER-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200403141923425_COVER\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”] \”On March 20th, we held our first Food Distribution Day at The Matrix Center alongside Gleaners Community Food Bank in response to the Coronavirus crisis. We weren’t sure what to expect, but that day over 300 people came to The Matrix Center while remaining in

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Head Start Parent Gives Birth Early and Receives Replacement Furnace During Coronavirus

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.4.6\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.4.6\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.4.6\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Jasmine-Mack-Furnace-Story.png\” title_text=\”Jasmine Mack Furnace Story\” align=\”center\” _builder_version=\”4.4.6\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.6\”] Being a recipient of our annual Angel Tree – Adopt a Family for the Holidays event and having a 2-year-old daughter in our Head Start – East Lake Center, Ms. Jasmine Mack was already in contact with our Family Advocate, Ms.

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Matrix Community Donation Drive Helps to Deliver Hundreds of Care Packages to Those in Need

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Vei-xcrwI&t=87s\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.4\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On April 1st, we completed the 2nd day of our Community Donation Drive at our downtown office. Food from Eastern Market Partnership was organized into care packages along with donated essentials like toilet paper, diapers, wipes, toothbrushes, hand sanitizers, and more, from our generous supporters. Hundreds

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