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

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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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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 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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Woman in Need of a Refrigerator Receives Assistance From Matrix

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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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