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Ebony\’s Story

[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

[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!

[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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Staff Spotlight: Debbie Blackman, The Story of a Resilient Woman

[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\”] With more than 25 years of professional Workforce Development experience, Debbie Blackman brings experience and strength to Matrix Human Services. In 1992, Debbie Blackman began working in human services. She has always enjoyed working with, and helping people. At the beginning of her career she worked with disabled adults as

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Equity and Friends Fight AIDS (EFFA) Distributes Donations to HIV/AIDS Organizations in Michigan

[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” make_fullwidth=\”on\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Matrix-pic-1920.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=\”4_4\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” background_layout=\”light\”] PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: May 22, 2018 Contact: Kristina Riegle, kristinariegle@gmail.com Equity and Friends Fight AIDS (EFFA) Distributes Donations to HIV/AIDS Organizations in Michigan DETROIT, Mich. – Equity and Friends Fight AIDS (EFFA), a Liaison Committee of

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Matrix Mission Breakfast presented by Ford Fund Raises $80,000!

[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\” fullwidth=\”off\” specialty=\”off\” next_background_color=\”#000000\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_text background_layout=\”light\” use_border_color=\”off\” _builder_version=\”3.0.106\”] To the sponsors, event attendees and hundreds of donors involved in our 2018 Matrix Mission Breakfast fundraiser, we can not thank you enough for your generosity! By investing in our mission you\’ve directly impacted the thousands of children and families we serve across Detroit each year. Everyday we work

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IMPACT THE COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING – Dining out for Life!

[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.98\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/website-heading-2018-v_sm-1920px-w.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=\”4_4\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.105\” background_layout=\”light\”]   IMPACT THE COMMUNITY YOU SERVE BY SUPPORTING A GREAT CAUSE: DINING OUT FOR LIFE   +++ Visit the Detroit area event page for participating restaurants and more! DiningOutForLife – Detroit +++ Dining Out for Life is a great way

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Community Days at Carsons Department Store

[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.105\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/community-days1.fw_.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_text _builder_version=\”3.0.105\” background_layout=\”light\”] Have you heard?! Our Matrix Family Advocates have teamed up with Carsons Department Store to support Matrix Head Start families during their Community Days Event! And it’s a huge win for everyone! Here’s the deal… Many of our Matrix Head Start families

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Glen\’s Story

[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”3.0.92\” custom_margin=\”||0px|\” custom_padding=\”||0px|\” next_background_color=\”#000000\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/glen.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_divider _builder_version=\”3.0.83\” show_divider=\”on\” color=\”#cc0000\” divider_position=\”center\” divider_weight=\”3\” height=\”0px\” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”3.0.92\” custom_margin=\”||0px|\” custom_padding=\”||0px|\”][et_pb_column type=\”1_4\”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\”1_2\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.92\” background_layout=\”light\”] At the age of just 22, Glen tested positive for HIV. This was well before the recent cultural perception shift where we began to see

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Glen\’s Story

[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”3.0.92\” custom_margin=\”||0px|\” custom_padding=\”||0px|\” next_background_color=\”#000000\”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”3.0.106\” src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/glen.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_divider _builder_version=\”3.0.83\” show_divider=\”on\” color=\”#cc0000\” divider_position=\”center\” divider_weight=\”3\” height=\”0px\” /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”3.0.92\” custom_margin=\”||0px|\” custom_padding=\”||0px|\”][et_pb_column type=\”1_4\”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\”1_2\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”3.0.92\” background_layout=\”light\”] At the age of just 22, Glen tested positive for HIV. This was well before the recent cultural perception shift where we began to see

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