Seniors

Senior Inspired To Make Fresh Meals After Joining Matrix Healthy Senior Program

In the spring of 2021, Ms. Elaine Green was in the hospital and watching the news when she saw a segment about the Matrix Human Services Healthy Senior Living Initiative. \”Actually I was in the hospital and it came across the television, the Healthy Senior Living Program, and you know seniors receive fresh fruits and […]

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Detroit Mom Receives Laptop 21 Years After Achieving GED From Matrix

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Matrix Senior Advocate Receives \’Unsung Hero Award\’ From Detroit Area Agency on Aging

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Matrix Senior Advocate Receives \’Unsung Hero Award\’ From Detroit Area Agency on Aging

[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.9.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.9.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.9.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/PXL_20210622_185134759.PORTRAIT-scaled.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20210622_185134759.PORTRAIT\” _builder_version=\”4.9.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.9.4\” _module_preset=\”default\”] When Dominque Jordan started working at Matrix Human Services in November of 2019 in the Senior division, she wasn\’t aware of all the services offered to seniors. Fast forward a year and a half, and Dominque received the Unsung Hero

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Matrix Human Services Healthy Senior Initiative Delivers Healthy Food to Doorsteps

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Matrix Human Services Impact Report 2020

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Family In Need Receives Heat and Hope From Matrix

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Long-Time Matrix Supporter Continues Annual Donations During Coronavirus

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Grandmother In Need Receives Donated Bed and Dresser Set

[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/PXL_20201027_175408141.PORTRAIT-01.COVER_.jpg\” title_text=\”PXL_20201027_175408141.PORTRAIT-01.COVER\” _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.6.6\” _module_preset=\”default\”] On Tuesday, October 27th, Angela was at The Matrix Center on Gratiot and McNichols to receive food at our bi-weekly food distribution with Forgotten Harvest, as well as complete paperwork to receive a replacement furnace and refrigerator thanks to our

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