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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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Matrix Supporters Featured for National Philanthropy Day 2020 – Greater Detroit Chapter

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Matrix Human Services Head Start Child Care Partners Receive Welcome Back Gift Baskets For New School Year

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://youtu.be/KSOFhslVfUg\” _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”] On September 9th, 2020, Matrix Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHS/CCP) wanted to show appreciation to the teachers and center managers who provide their own Head Start services with support from Matrix. After lengthy preparations to re-open safely during Coronavirus,

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Matrix Head Start Celebrates the End of the School Year

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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/2020/07/105648910_10157358493551074_5246544796925084919_o.jpg\” title_text=\”105648910_10157358493551074_5246544796925084919_o\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.8\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On July 1st, we celebrated the end of the school year at our 16 Head Start Centers throughout Detroit! Parents, children, and teachers had the opportunity to see each other once more before summer break and care packages and gift bags were given to families as

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Matrix Stands for Diversity and Equality

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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 _builder_version=\”4.4.8\” type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_image _builder_version=\”4.4.8\” title_text=\”Collage3 (1)\” src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Collage3-1.png\” hover_enabled=\”0\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.8\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] As an organization that is now 114 years old, Matrix has learned the value of diversity and how it makes us stronger. We choose to lead by example of how equality and diversity brings together the best ideas while making sure no

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Matrix Staff Marches for Racial Justice and Equality

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.4.7\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.4.7\”][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.8\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On June 11th, roughly 200 Matrix staff marched for racial equality, for justice, and for the lives of those lost including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many more. As a diverse organization that has been serving Detroit for 114 years, we strongly believe diversity and equality

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Matrix Human Services Facilities Team Shines During Pandemic – Delivering Essential Items to Families In Need

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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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97.9 WJLB Detroit Radio Recognizes Director of The Matrix Center for Black History Month

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On February 18th, Ken Brown, Director of The Matrix Center at 13560 E. McNichols rd. Detroit, was recognized on 97.9 WJLB Detroit Radio for being a leader in the black community, \”creating positive change for Detroit\”!   As mentioned on the WJLB website    \”Ken Brown has been working for non-profit organizations for over 22

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Matrix Director of Adult & Senior Programs Selected For The Detroit Workforce Leadership Academy Fellowship

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Greg-McPherson-PRO-sshot-super-crop.jpg\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.3.2\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On Tuesday, February 25th, our Director of Adult and Senior Programs, Mr. Gregory McPherson, was selected to the Detroit Workforce Leadership Academy Fellowship. The fellowship lasts 12 months and is developed through the partnership with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, which is \”designed to

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