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An autism diagnosis couldn’t defeat Erick

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”3.16\” background_image=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/banner5.jpg\” next_background_color=\”#ffffff\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”1_4\”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\”1_4\”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\”1_2\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.16\” background_layout=\”dark\”] SHOW OUR LOCAL CHILDREN YOU CARE. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”3.16\” make_fullwidth=\”on\”][et_pb_column type=\”1_4\”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\”1_4\”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\”1_2\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.16\” background_layout=\”dark\”] When Marisela’s three-year-old son Erick was diagnosed with autism, she couldn’t believe it. While Marisela knew Erick had speech issues and wasn’t potty-trained like other children his age, he didn’t act like […]

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Giving Tuesday

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\” admin_label=\”section\”][et_pb_row admin_label=\”row\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\” background_size=\”initial\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_text background_layout=\”light\” text_orientation=\”center\” _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” module_alignment=\”center\”] JOIN MATRIX HUMAN SERVICES FOR #GivingTuesday 2018. THE NATIONAL DAY FOR GIVING BACK. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”3.16\” background_color_2=\”#aca0a0\”][et_pb_column type=\”3_5\”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\”3.16\” show_divider=\”off\” /][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\”3.16\” show_divider=\”off\” height=\”47px\” /][et_pb_text background_layout=\”light\” _builder_version=\”3.0.83\”] ABOUT GIVING TUESDAY #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. Observed on the

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Letter from Matrix Head Start parents

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” background_layout=\”light\”] The following parent letter highlights the amazing difference our Matrix Head Start teachers are making in the lives and futures of thousands of local Detroit children each and every day! Congratulations to Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Arnold for being recognized for the great work you\’re doing! [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”2_3\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” background_layout=\”light\” background_color=\”#dddddd\”

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Our Matrix Head Start Family Advocates Helping Families

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”2_3\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” background_layout=\”light\”] Damaris Jurado is one of our amazing Matrix Head Start Family Advocates. Each of our Head Start families has a Family Advocate to help them navigate a path to achieving personal goals for themselves, their children and their families. One of Damaris Jurado\’s assigned families is, Yolando, a mother of

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Ebony\’s Story

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dreamstime_s_84046521.jpg\” show_in_lightbox=\”off\” url_new_window=\”off\” use_overlay=\”off\” always_center_on_mobile=\”on\” force_fullwidth=\”on\” show_bottom_space=\”on\” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”3_4\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” background_layout=\”light\”] \”You\’ve got to go through it to get to it,\” says Ebony, a parent volunteer at the Salem Center. Before Matrix, Ebony had been working long hours K-Mart. She liked her job, but as a mother of 7 she struggled

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Ebony\’s Story

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dreamstime_s_84046521.jpg\” show_in_lightbox=\”off\” url_new_window=\”off\” use_overlay=\”off\” always_center_on_mobile=\”on\” force_fullwidth=\”on\” show_bottom_space=\”on\” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”3_4\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” background_layout=\”light\”] \”You\’ve got to go through it to get to it,\” says Ebony, a parent volunteer at the Salem Center. Before Matrix, Ebony had been working long hours K-Mart. She liked her job, but as a mother of 7 she struggled

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Not just a volunteer, but family!

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/eMore_web.jpg\” show_in_lightbox=\”off\” url_new_window=\”off\” use_overlay=\”off\” always_center_on_mobile=\”on\” force_fullwidth=\”on\” show_bottom_space=\”on\” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”3_4\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” background_layout=\”light\”] “When you talk about somebody who’s dedicated to the Matrix community, that’s me,” says Ernestine Moore, who currently serves as a volunteer for The Matrix Center. A survivor of abuse, disability, and destitution, Ernestine’s story is one of strength and

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Once a Volunteer Now a Matrix Team Member!

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Susan-Taylor.jpg\” show_in_lightbox=\”off\” url_new_window=\”off\” use_overlay=\”off\” always_center_on_mobile=\”on\” force_fullwidth=\”off\” show_bottom_space=\”on\” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”3_4\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” background_layout=\”light\”] Susan was once a client seeking the very assistance that she now provides others. After finding herself pregnant at a very young age, she dropped out of college and began working as an office manager to provide for her son.

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Ensuring Success: Matrix Head Start Care Village Center\’s Lead Teacher, Jamila Ford

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180607123514-1.png\” show_in_lightbox=\”off\” url_new_window=\”off\” use_overlay=\”off\” always_center_on_mobile=\”on\” force_fullwidth=\”off\” show_bottom_space=\”on\” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”3_4\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” background_layout=\”light\”] Jamila Ford, the lead teacher at Matrix Head Start\’s Care Village Center, strives to provide her students with the best experience possible. After initially wanting to become a journalist, Jamila was motivated by her mother to become a teacher. Jamila

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Ensuring Success: Matrix Head Start Care Village Center\’s Lead Teacher, Jamila Ford

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/20180607123514-1.png\” show_in_lightbox=\”off\” url_new_window=\”off\” use_overlay=\”off\” always_center_on_mobile=\”on\” force_fullwidth=\”off\” show_bottom_space=\”on\” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”3_4\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” background_layout=\”light\”] Jamila Ford, the lead teacher at Matrix Head Start\’s Care Village Center, strives to provide her students with the best experience possible. After initially wanting to become a journalist, Jamila was motivated by her mother to become a teacher. Jamila

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