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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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Seniors in Need Receive $100 Gift Cards

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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/2020/05/Senior-2.jpg\” title_text=\”Senior #2\” _builder_version=\”4.4.7\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.7\”] On Wednesday, May 20th, some Matrix staff had the opportunity to deliver $100 gift cards to some of our seniors who are experiencing hardship during this time thanks to a partnership with Your goodVillage Collective, brought together by the Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative.

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Matrix Community Donation Drive Helps to Deliver Hundreds of Care Packages to Those in Need

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][et_pb_video src=\”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Vei-xcrwI&t=87s\” _builder_version=\”4.4.2\”][/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.4.4\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On April 1st, we completed the 2nd day of our Community Donation Drive at our downtown office. Food from Eastern Market Partnership was organized into care packages along with donated essentials like toilet paper, diapers, wipes, toothbrushes, hand sanitizers, and more, from our generous supporters. Hundreds

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Matrix Director of Adult & Senior Programs Selected For The Detroit Workforce Leadership Academy Fellowship

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Greg-McPherson-PRO-sshot-super-crop.jpg\” _builder_version=\”4.3.2\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.3.2\” hover_enabled=\”0\”] On Tuesday, February 25th, our Director of Adult and Senior Programs, Mr. Gregory McPherson, was selected to the Detroit Workforce Leadership Academy Fellowship. The fellowship lasts 12 months and is developed through the partnership with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program, which is \”designed to

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Angel Tree 2019 Gives Holiday Gifts and Meals to Over A Hundred Families in Need

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[et_pb_section fb_built=\”1\” _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][et_pb_row _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\” _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][et_pb_image src=\”https://matrixhumanservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/00100lrPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20191214113612311_COVER.jpg\” _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\”4.0.11\”] On December 14th, 2019, over one hundred families visited The Matrix Center on McNichols and Gratiot for our annual Angel Tree, holiday gift giving and food event for families who would otherwise go without during the holidays.  Donors were able to meet the families they \”adopted\”

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Elizabeth\’s Story

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\” admin_label=\”section\”][et_pb_row admin_label=\”row\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\” background_size=\”initial\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_text background_layout=\”light\” _builder_version=\”3.0.83\”] Established in 1953, Matrix Senior Wellness Services (MSWS) provides recreational, social, educational and wellness activities, among other programs and outreach for Detroit seniors, like Elizabeth. Now a member for her second year, Elizabeth first became involved with MSWS to improve her physical and social wellbeing.

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Elizabeth\’s Story

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[et_pb_section bb_built=\”1\” admin_label=\”section\”][et_pb_row admin_label=\”row\” background_position=\”top_left\” background_repeat=\”repeat\” background_size=\”initial\”][et_pb_column type=\”4_4\”][et_pb_text background_layout=\”light\” _builder_version=\”3.0.83\”] Established in 1953, Matrix Senior Wellness Services (MSWS) provides recreational, social, educational and wellness activities, among other programs and outreach for Detroit seniors, like Elizabeth. Now a member for her second year, Elizabeth first became involved with MSWS to improve her physical and social wellbeing.

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