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Head Start Parent Becomes Head Start Teacher

“Life before Matrix was a little rough” – Maria Garica-Nava, Matrix Human Services Head Start Teacher When Maria looks back on the changes that have happened in her life since learning about Matrix Human Services, it\’s hard for her to believe.  About five years ago, Maria was living at her mother\’s house along with her […]

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Former Felon Overcomes Employment Barriers Thanks To Matrix Skills For Life Program

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Matrix Home Buyer Program Celebrates 34 New Home Owners

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Senior Inspired To Make Fresh Meals After Joining Matrix Healthy Senior Program

In the spring of 2021, Ms. Elaine Green was in the hospital and watching the news when she saw a segment about the Matrix Human Services Healthy Senior Living Initiative. \”Actually I was in the hospital and it came across the television, the Healthy Senior Living Program, and you know seniors receive fresh fruits and

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Detroit Mom Receives Laptop 21 Years After Achieving GED From Matrix

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KeyBank Donates $200,000 To Matrix Online High School Diploma Program

On Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, KeyBank visited The Matrix Center to present a check for $200,000 to Matrix Human Services\’ President & CEO, Brad Coulter, and Vice President of Marketing and Development, Kerrie Mitchell to bring The Matrix Human Services Online High School Diploma Program back to life.  In 2019, about 25% of high school

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Family Living In Hotel Receive Holiday Gifts From Matrix Staff

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Head Start Family On Verge of Eviction Receives Rent Assistance

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Angel Tree 2021 Provides Gifts to Over 200 Parents & Children

[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”3.22\” global_colors_info=\”{}\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”3.25\” background_size=\”initial\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\” global_colors_info=\”{}\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”3.25\” custom_padding=\”|||\” global_colors_info=\”{}\” custom_padding__hover=\”|||\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PXL_20211218_193600536.PORTRAIT-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20211218_193600536.PORTRAIT\” _builder_version=\”4.10.7\” _module_preset=\”default\” global_colors_info=\”{}\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.10.7\” background_size=\”initial\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\” global_colors_info=\”{}\”] Angel Tree is always a magical time at Matrix because the spirit of giving truly comes to life. Throughout the year, Matrix staff identify families experiencing the greatest need throughout our Matrix

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Single Mom Of Three Receives Gift Of A Lifetime – A Furnished New Home

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