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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 Supporters Featured for National Philanthropy Day 2020 – Greater Detroit Chapter

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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_video src=\”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKlwVSGCCso&t=2248s\” _builder_version=\”4.7.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.7.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”] \”Every November, the Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrates National Philanthropy Day, recognizing the generous contributions of individuals and organizations to worthy causes large and small. The Greater Detroit Chapter throws one of the nation’s largest local celebrations,

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Matrix Distributes Book-Bags and Face Masks to 3 Detroit Schools

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.7.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.7.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.7.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_20201117_133420-1.jpg\” title_text=\”IMG_20201117_133420 (1)\” _builder_version=\”4.7.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.7.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”] Every year, Matrix Human Services hosts a bookbag drive with Ford Motor Company Fund where bookbags and school supplies are distributed to children in our summer camp. However, this year was different. Due to Coronavirus, our summer camp and

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The Matrix Center Provides a Polling Place on the East Side of Detroit

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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/2020/11/PXL_20201103_171812386.PORTRAIT.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20201103_171812386.PORTRAIT\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”] On November 3rd, 2020, The Matrix Center on the East side of Detroit once again hosted voters as a polling place at Gratiot and E. McNichols (13560 E. McNichols rd). During Coronavirus, many voters had already

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L.A.C.C. Child Care Academy Transforms After Renovations

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://youtu.be/5EvACsClI7A\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”] In May, we talked to Ms. Laurie Clark-Horton, owner of L.A.C.C. Child Care Academy on the West Side of Detroit about the renovations she was excited to begin in preparation for re-opening her Early Child Care facility with a new COVID-19

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Ford Motor Company Fund Donates A Smart Bench To The Matrix Center

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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_20201020_193734262.PORTRAIT-02.ORIGINAL-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20201020_193734262.PORTRAIT-02.ORIGINAL\” align=\”center\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] Thanks to the Ford Motor Company Fund, a new Smart Bench was just installed in front of The Matrix Center complete with free Wi-Fi and phone charging stations powered by solar panels! Come

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Matrix Hosts Another Diaper Distribution for Head Start Families

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://youtu.be/imAR1umRIlE\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] On October 16th, 2020, we provided another diaper distribution for our Head Start families and kids from birth to 5+ years old at our downtown office location. With the challenges that this year has brought including financial insecurity for

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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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