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97.9 WJLB Detroit Radio Recognizes Director of The Matrix Center for Black History Month

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On February 18th, Ken Brown, Director of The Matrix Center at 13560 E. McNichols rd. Detroit, was recognized on 97.9 WJLB Detroit Radio for being a leader in the black community, \”creating positive change for Detroit\”!   As mentioned on the WJLB website    \”Ken Brown has been working for non-profit organizations for over 22 […]

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Matrix Introduces \”Leaders For Readers\” For National Reading Month

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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_image src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/88248311_10156982351566074_8403797778907529216_o.jpg\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”] For National Reading Month in March, we wanted to do something special. So we created #LeadersForReaders – giving anyone the opportunity to volunteer and read to a classroom of kids at one of our Head Start Centers. This allows kids to see a fresh face and

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Matrix Introduces \”Leaders For Readers\” For National Reading Month

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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_image src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/88248311_10156982351566074_8403797778907529216_o.jpg\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”] For National Reading Month in March, we wanted to do something special. So we created #LeadersForReaders – giving anyone the opportunity to volunteer and read to a classroom of kids at one of our Head Start Centers. This allows kids to see a fresh face and

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Matrix Director of Adult & Senior Programs Selected For The Detroit Workforce Leadership Academy Fellowship

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Greg-McPherson-PRO-sshot-super-crop.jpg\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.3.2\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On Tuesday, February 25th, our Director of Adult and Senior Programs, Mr. Gregory McPherson, was selected to the Detroit Workforce Leadership Academy Fellowship. The fellowship lasts 12 months and is developed through the partnership with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, which is \”designed to

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Matrix Head Start Teacher Receives \’Teacher of the Week\’ Award

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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://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ms.-Plair-Teacher-of-the-week-Newsletter-scaled.jpg\” _builder_version=\”4.4.0\” hover_enabled=\”0\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=\”Text\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\” background_size=\”initial\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\”] On a calm Thursday morning, our Matrix Head Start Salem Center was surprised when Mix 92.3 Detroit radio showed up to present Ms. Plair, a Matrix Head Start teacher of 5 years, with an

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Matrix Head Start Teacher Receives \’Teacher of the Week\’ Award

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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://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ms.-Plair-Teacher-of-the-week-Newsletter-scaled.jpg\” _builder_version=\”4.4.0\” hover_enabled=\”0\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=\”Text\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\” background_size=\”initial\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\”] On a calm Thursday morning, our Matrix Head Start Salem Center was surprised when Mix 92.3 Detroit radio showed up to present Ms. Plair, a Matrix Head Start teacher of 5 years, with an

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Matrix Receives 9,000 Books for National Reading Day

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”] Thanks to the graciousness of WXYZ-TV Channel 7 News in Detroit, The Scripps Howard Foundation, and Scholastic, Matrix Human Services received a donation of 9,000 brand new, diverse and age-appropriate children\’s books on National Reading Day, January 23rd. 6,000 of those books were distributed to our 17 Head

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Displaced Family of Five Receives New House After Contacting Matrix Home Buyer Program

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”3.22\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.0.9\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.0.9\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Taylor-Family-New-House-Web-Vid.mp4\” thumbnail_overlay_color=\”rgba(0,0,0,0.6)\” admin_label=\”Video\” _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][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_text admin_label=\”Text\” _builder_version=\”4.0.11\” background_size=\”initial\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\”] After the Taylor family was displaced when their landlord lost their house to foreclosure, Ms. Taylor decided to move the family in with her sister. It was not easy fitting herself and

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Matrix Gets Spotlight On Channel 7 News

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  Watch the video above to see Matrix Human Services on the news!   On Sunday, December 15th, 2019, ABC Channel 7 News in Detroit talked to Matrix Human Services President & CEO, Brad Coulter, and Kerrie Mitchell, VP of Marketing and Development to discuss the various programs Matrix offers the community. The conversation covered

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Angel Tree 2019 Gives Holiday Gifts and Meals to Over A Hundred Families in Need

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191214113612311_COVER.jpg\” _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”] On December 14th, 2019, over one hundred families visited The Matrix Center on McNichols and Gratiot for our annual Angel Tree, holiday gift giving and food event for families who would otherwise go without during the holidays.  Donors were able to meet the families they \”adopted\”

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