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Matrix Receives $10,000 Donation From Southwest Airlines for the 2020 LUV Classic

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/105413455_10157338830436074_7893694609527848242_o.jpg\” title_text=\”105413455_10157338830436074_7893694609527848242_o\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.8\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On June 24th, 2020, Matrix was awarded the Southwest Airlines 2020 LUV Classic award which provided a $10,000 unsolicited donation to be used however is needed and to serve our mission to uplift families and communities throughout Detroit.   Since 1985 Southwest Airlines has […]

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Detroit Police Officer and Matrix Center Partner Provides Example of Positive Community Engagement

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.4.7\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.4.7\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.4.7\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_20200605_123439_01.jpg\” title_text=\”IMG_20200605_123439_01\” align=\”center\” _builder_version=\”4.4.7\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.7\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] From left to right: Detroit Police Officer Brad Hawkins, Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson, Detroit Police Officer Jay Dantzler Detroit Police Officer Jay Dantzler (pictured on the right) has been volunteering with Matrix Human Services for over 5 years to help maintain positive

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Mother of Six Loses Father and Husband to COVID-19 – Receives Overwhelming Community Support

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The Chandler Family   Most everyone has felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in some way, but Detroit resident and mother of six, Denise Chandler has been through more than most. Ms. Chandler\’s story with Matrix started years ago as a former employee, when she was a recipient of the Transition to Success Award.

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Matrix Manufacturing Bootcamp Graduate Finds Life Line During COVID-19 Pandemic

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.4.4\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.4.4\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.4.4\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200225103633295_COVER-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200225103633295_COVER\” _builder_version=\”4.4.4\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.7\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] \”More than two months after the coronavirus pandemic hit Detroit, nearly half of all Detroit residents have lost their job.\” – according to a new University of Michigan Detroit Metro Area Communities (DMACS) survey. That is double the Michigan unemployment rate and more than triple

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Matrix Head Start Continues to Serve Families At Home While School is Closed

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.4.4\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.4.4\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.4.4\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/91306060_10157073184541074_4530353618607407104_o.jpg\” title_text=\”91306060_10157073184541074_4530353618607407104_o\” _builder_version=\”4.4.4\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.6\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] Matrix Human Services Head Start Program is the largest Head Start Program in the city of Detroit as well as throughout the state. When schools closed across Michigan on March 16th due to COVID-19, Head Start closed as well, resulting in families spending more

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Matrix + Gleaners Food Distribution Day Makes News and Draws Over 500 Families

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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_video src=\”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac0mHhUW1ro&t=19s\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.4\”] On March 20th, we held our first Food Distribution Day at The Matrix Center alongside Gleaners Community Food Bank in response to the Coronavirus crisis. We weren\’t sure what to expect, but that day over 300 people came to The Matrix Center while remaining in their

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Matrix Community Donation Drive Helps to Deliver Hundreds of Care Packages to Those in Need

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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_video src=\”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Vei-xcrwI&t=87s\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.4\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On April 1st, we completed the 2nd day of our Community Donation Drive at our downtown office. Food from Eastern Market Partnership was organized into care packages along with donated essentials like toilet paper, diapers, wipes, toothbrushes, hand sanitizers, and more, from our generous supporters. Hundreds

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The 2020 Census Goes Live Online

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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/Be-Counted-Detroit.jpg\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”] The 2020 Census is Now Live Online Fill out your census here: https://2020census.gov/en.html   Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census to determine the number of people living in the United States.   In the fall of 2019, Matrix was partnering with the

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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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LaShawn Bridges Launches New Head Start with Help From Matrix

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  On Friday, October 25th, LaShawn Bridges opened a new Head Start location in an under-served area of Detroit on E. 8 Mile rd. called \”Blessed Beginnings Learning Center\” after years of running an Early Head Start from her own home! The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony included news media, as well as congratulations from the Mayor

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