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Mother of 4 Receives a \’Hand Up\’ From Matrix During COVID-19 Pandemic

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.8.1\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.8.1\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.8.1\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_20210122_164828.jpg\” title_text=\”IMG_20210122_164828\” align=\”center\” _builder_version=\”4.8.1\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.8.1\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] Ms. Shannon is a mother of 4 who has been through an especially challenging year. Before 2020, Shannon was working at General Motors in Detroit but suddenly found herself laid-off, while she was pregnant. After she gave […]

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10 Year Old Thrives in Matrix Youth Services Program

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Family In Need Receives Heat and Hope From Matrix

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.7.7\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.7.7\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.7.7\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_20210113_144609.jpg\” title_text=\”IMG_20210113_144609\” align=\”center\” _builder_version=\”4.7.7\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.7.7\” _module_preset=\”default\”] Ms. Thelma and her daughter Janlissa have faced difficult circumstances ever since they were forced to relocate from a rental property that was being torn out 4 years ago. However, the new rental home that they share together has

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Long-Time Matrix Supporter Continues Annual Donations During Coronavirus

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.7.7\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.7.7\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.7.7\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_20210104_115822.jpg\” title_text=\”IMG_20210104_115822\” align=\”center\” _builder_version=\”4.7.7\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.7.7\” _module_preset=\”default\”] Mrs. Shirley Patterson has been donating brand new clothes, toys, and other valuables to Matrix Human Services for more than 15 years.  Director of The Matrix Center, Mr. Ken Brown, remembers meeting Ms. Patterson in 2005 when she began

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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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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”3.22\”][et_pb_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/2020/11/PXL_20201123_174940061.PORTRAIT-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20201123_174940061.PORTRAIT\” _builder_version=\”4.7.0\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.7.0\” background_size=\”initial\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] On November 23rd, the Monday before Thanksgiving, Matrix Human Services joined forces with Higher Hopes to provide Thanksgiving meals to some of our Head Start families that have expressed significant need. Higher Hopes is

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

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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_video src=\”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKlwVSGCCso&t=2248s\” _builder_version=\”4.7.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.7.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”] \”Every November, the Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrates National Philanthropy Day, recognizing the generous contributions of individuals and organizations to worthy causes large and small. The Greater Detroit Chapter throws one of the nation’s largest local celebrations,

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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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The Matrix Center Provides a Polling Place on the East Side of Detroit

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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/2020/11/PXL_20201103_171812386.PORTRAIT.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20201103_171812386.PORTRAIT\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”] On November 3rd, 2020, The Matrix Center on the East side of Detroit once again hosted voters as a polling place at Gratiot and E. McNichols (13560 E. McNichols rd). During Coronavirus, many voters had already

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