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Mother of Five Secures Rent Assistance In A New Home

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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/2021/08/Africia-Front-Door.jpg\” title_text=\”Africia Front Door\” _builder_version=\”4.9.10\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.9.10\” background_size=\”initial\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\”] Africia is a 38-year-old Detroit native and mother of five children. As a single mom, she has been strong and resilient to support the family, however, when she lost her house, holding it all […]

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313 in the D Returns For First In-Person Fundraiser Event Since Pandemic

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.9.9\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.9.9\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.9.9\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/P1010476-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”P1010476\” _builder_version=\”4.9.10\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.9.10\” _module_preset=\”default\”] For the past 8 years, Matrix friends and supporters have looked forward to one of our most impactful fundraisers – 313 in the D. This annual fundraiser party, held on the rooftop of 3fifty Terrace, features a live DJ, catered

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Matrix Celebrates Final Online High School Diploma Graduating Class

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Family Buys Their House Back with Help From Matrix

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Head Start Family Survives Pandemic With Help From Matrix

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Eagle Scout Donates 10,000 Diapers and 9,000 wipes to Matrix

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.9.2\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.9.2\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.9.2\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PXL_20210317_184619295.PORTRAIT-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20210317_184619295.PORTRAIT\” _builder_version=\”4.9.2\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.9.2\” _module_preset=\”default\”] In March of 2020, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, then 16-year-old Junior in high school and Eagle Scout, Brady Bank, visited Matrix Human Services to see how he could help. While there, he learned about the need for

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Matrix Human Services Healthy Senior Initiative Delivers Healthy Food to Doorsteps

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Matrix Human Services Becomes A Certified HUD Local Housing Counseling Agency

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Matrix Human Services Impact Report 2020

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Matrix Human Services Receives Award for Outstanding Commitment to Advancing Energy Efficiency in the Community

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Matrix Human Services was recently honored with the Supporting the Cause Award during the virtual DTE/SEEL Community Appreciation Awards. The award was given to the community partner who demonstrated outstanding performance and exceptional commitment to participating in customer events as well as customer assistance within the DTE Energy Efficiency Assistance (EEA) program.  Community partners are engaged to extend the reach into the community with a goal toward lowering energy bills and saving energy.    “We’re super excited about getting the award.  Just

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