Matrix Distributes Book-Bags and Face Masks to 3 Detroit Schools
Every year, Matrix Human Services hosts a bookbag drive with Ford Motor Company Fund where bookbags and school supplies are distributed to children in our summer camp. However, this year was different. Due to Coronavirus, our summer camp and bookbag drive did not...
The Matrix Center Provides a Polling Place on the East Side of Detroit
On November 3rd, 2020, The Matrix Center on the East side of Detroit once again hosted voters as a polling place at Gratiot and E. McNichols (13560 E. McNichols rd). During Coronavirus, many voters had already cast absentee ballots and voted by mail or drop boxes....
Grandmother In Need Receives Donated Bed and Dresser Set
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 partner...
L.A.C.C. Child Care Academy Transforms After Renovations
In May, we talked to Ms. Laurie Clark-Horton, owner of L.A.C.C. Child Care Academy on the West Side of Detroit about the renovations she was excited to begin in preparation for re-opening her Early Child Care facility with a new COVID-19 "friendly" interior as well as...
Ford Motor Company Fund Donates A Smart Bench To The Matrix Center
Thanks to the Ford Motor Company Fund, a new Smart Bench was just installed in front of The Matrix Center complete with free Wi-Fi and phone charging stations powered by solar panels! Come see for yourself at 13560 E. McNichols rd., Detroit, on the corner of Gratiot...
Matrix Hosts Another Diaper Distribution for Head Start Families
On October 16th, 2020, we provided another diaper distribution for our Head Start families and kids from birth to 5+ years old at our downtown office location. With the challenges that this year has brought including financial insecurity for so many, we know every...
Matrix Secures Replacement Furnace For Woman In Need Before Winter
Jackie was living in Georgia 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 and Jackie had just moved into a house she purchased through a land contract. She...
Amazon Gives $33,000 to Matrix Human Services For Community Coronavirus Support
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...
Mom Gets Approved for Placement in New Affordable Housing Apartments
Erricka is a mother of one, raising her son who will soon be 2 years old and will be attending our Head Start - Pathways location this school year. Erricka currently lives with her mother while she works as a self-employed babysitter, but she has been considering...
Woman in Need of a Refrigerator Receives Assistance From Matrix
In early September we spoke to Elaine whose refrigerator had gone out 2 weeks before. After being referred by DTE Energy to contact The Matrix Center, that is where she learned more about our Adult Resource Center program by talking to Matrix Center Director, Mr. Ken...
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Matrix Human Services Central Office is located at:
1400 Woodbridge, Detroit MI 48207
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(313) 831-1000
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