Seniors

Matrix Secures Replacement Furnace For Woman In Need Before Winter

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Seniors in Need Receive $100 Gift Cards

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

[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

[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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Elizabeth\’s Story

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Elizabeth\’s Story

[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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