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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Donates To Matrix Human Services COVID-19 Relief Programs

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.5.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.5.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.5.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200121132350982_COVER.jpg\” title_text=\”00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200121132350982_COVER\” _builder_version=\”4.5.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.5.4\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On August 25th, 2020, Matrix Human Services received a generous donation from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) located in Auburn Hills, which will be used to continue our COVID-19 Relief programs and efforts across the organization.  Matrix has been providing food […]

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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 Launches New Program to Assist Detroit Residents with Rent and Mortgage Payments

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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/Screen-Shot-2020-06-30-at-1.52.46-PM.png\” title_text=\”Screen Shot 2020-06-30 at 1.52.46 PM\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”] In June 2020, Matrix was awarded a grant from United Way of Southeast Michigan – Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide direct housing support to those living in Detroit that are in danger of eviction and becoming homeless.   

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Matrix Finishes Emergency Food Distribution with Gleaners

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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/2020/07/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200403141923425_COVER-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200403141923425_COVER\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”] \”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

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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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Matrix Distributes Hundreds of Care Packages to Head Start Families

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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/2020/06/83581537_10157315918866074_1257603306506430308_o.jpg\” title_text=\”83581537_10157315918866074_1257603306506430308_o\” _builder_version=\”4.4.8\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.8\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On June 17 and 18, our Matrix Human Services Head Start Care Package Distribution took place at our downtown, Woodbridge headquarters location. As the largest Head Start provider in the City of Detroit, we wanted to make sure our families at home have all

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Mother in Need Receives Delivery of Pull-Ups for Daughter

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Matrix Youth Stay Connected Online with New Tablets

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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_20200602_150319_01-1-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”IMG_20200602_150319_01 (1)\” _builder_version=\”4.4.7\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.7\”] In late April through mid May, our Matrix Youth Assistance program was excited to connect with youth clients again via a delivery of 150 tablets to their homes after schools closed for the year on March 16th due to Coronavirus. With the delivery of

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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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Head Start Parent Utilizes Parent Training Courses For Her Child During Stay-at-Home Order

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  Shavawn Rozier is a parent in the Matrix Early Head Start (EHS) – Child Care Partnership (CCP) program at our Ready 2 Learn partnering center on Detroit\’s west side. Her daughter, Mi\’cahla Rozier, has been attending the Early Head Start program for the past 2 years and has enjoyed every area of it.     

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