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Matrix Secures Replacement Furnace For Woman In Need Before Winter

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Amazon Gives $33,000 to Matrix Human Services For Community Coronavirus Support

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

[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 Online High School Diploma Graduates Complete Program From Home During Coronavirus

[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.5.3\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.5.3\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.5.3\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/image00013-scaled.jpeg\” title_text=\”image00013\” _builder_version=\”4.5.3\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.0\” _module_preset=\”default\” hover_enabled=\”0\” sticky_enabled=\”0\”] On August 3rd, 2020, we were pleased to celebrate our three graduates of the Matrix Online High School Diploma Program! Two out of three graduates also completed the program within 6 to 8 months, which is up to

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Matrix Human Services Raises $50,000 With a Virtual House Party for Annual 313-in-the-D Party Fundraiser

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

[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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Detroit Police Officer and Matrix Center Partner Provides Example of Positive Community Engagement

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Matrix Officially Partners with The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) Housing Buy-Back Program

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