Matrix Partners with Lime so Riders Can Easily Round-Up Their Ride to Support Matrix
While we have all been finding ways to travel safely during this crisis, including our Matrix senior shuttle, we are pleased to once again officially partner with Lime, the fun micro-mobility company providing scooters and bikes around Detroit for easy and safe travel...
Matrix Head Start Celebrates the End of the School Year
On July 1st, we celebrated the end of the school year at our 16 Head Start Centers throughout Detroit! Parents, children, and teachers had the opportunity to see each other once more before summer break and care packages and gift bags were given to families as they...
Matrix Launches New Program to Assist Detroit Residents with Rent and Mortgage Payments
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. As described in the Michigan...
Matrix Finishes Emergency Food Distribution with Gleaners
"On March 20th, we held our first Food Distribution Day at The Matrix Center alongside Gleaners Community Food Bank in response to the Coronavirus crisis. We weren’t sure what to expect, but that day over 300 people came to The Matrix Center while remaining in their...
Matrix Receives $10,000 Donation From Southwest Airlines for the 2020 LUV Classic
On June 24th, 2020, Matrix was awarded the Southwest Airlines 2020 LUV Classic award which provided a $10,000 unsolicited donation to be used however is needed and to serve our mission to uplift families and communities throughout Detroit. Since 1985 Southwest...
Matrix Stands for Diversity and Equality
As an organization that is now 114 years old, Matrix has learned the value of diversity and how it makes us stronger. We choose to lead by example of how equality and diversity brings together the best ideas while making sure no one is left behind. That is also why we...
Matrix Distributes Hundreds of Care Packages to Head Start Families
On June 17 and 18, our Matrix Human Services Head Start Care Package Distribution took place at our downtown, Woodbridge headquarters location. As the largest Head Start provider in the City of Detroit, we wanted to make sure our families at home have all the...
Matrix Staff Marches for Racial Justice and Equality
On June 11th, roughly 200 Matrix staff marched for racial equality, for justice, and for the lives of those lost including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many more. As a diverse organization that has been serving Detroit for 114 years, we strongly...
Detroit Police Officer and Matrix Center Partner Provides Example of Positive Community Engagement
From left to right: Detroit Police Officer Brad Hawkins, Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson, Detroit Police Officer Jay Dantzler Detroit Police Officer Jay Dantzler (pictured on the right) has been volunteering with Matrix Human Services for over 5 years to help...
Mother in Need Receives Delivery of Pull-Ups for Daughter
Like all of us, Ms. Danielle Murphy was caught off guard by Coronavirus. which lead to her work dropping her hours. At the same time, her 2-year-old daughter was no longer attending Carlee's Daycare Center in Detroit after schools were closed for Coronavirus safety....
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For information about Matrix Human Services, please send an email indicating your area(s) of interest to inquiries@matrixhs.org or use our contact form.
Matrix Human Services Central Office is located at:
1400 Woodbridge, Detroit MI 48207
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(313) 831-1000
(313) 831-4634 (fax)
For up to date information on any of our Matrix Head Start centers or for enrollment, please call (313) 962-5255
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