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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 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 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...
Matrix Human Services Head Start Child Care Partners Receive Welcome Back Gift Baskets For New School Year
On September 9th, 2020, Matrix Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHS/CCP) wanted to show appreciation to the teachers and center managers who provide their own Head Start services with support from Matrix. After lengthy preparations to re-open safely during...
14-Year-Old Joins Virtual Detroit Children’s Choir Via Matrix Youth Assistance Program
14-year-old Jakkar is currently enrolled and actively participating in The Matrix Human Services Youth Assistance Program using the free Samsung tablet provided by Matrix to help specialists stay in touch with youth who are staying safe at home. Of the many activities...
Matrix Human Services Back-To-School Rally Gives 2 Books to Every Child
On September 2nd 2020, Matrix Human Services hosted a Back-To-School rally at our downtown office location, giving parents the opportunity to drive through our parking lot and receive back-to-school care packages complete with books, dental care kits, masks, diapers,...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Donates To Matrix Human Services COVID-19 Relief Programs
On August 25th, 2020, Matrix Human Services received a generous donation from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) located in Auburn Hills, which will be used to continue our COVID-19 Relief programs and efforts across the organization. Matrix has been providing food to...
Matrix Human Services Raises $60,000 With A Virtual Art Auction for Annual Artworks Detroit Fundraiser
For the past 25 years, Matrix friends and supporters have looked forward to one of our most impactful fundraisers - ArtWorks Detroit. Due to COVID-19, we had to pivot and reimagine the experience while still upholding the legacy of our renowned event. This week, we...
Matrix Online High School Diploma Graduates Complete Program From Home During Coronavirus
On August 3rd, 2020, we were pleased to celebrate our three graduates of the Matrix Online High School Diploma Program! Two out of three graduates also completed the program within 6 to 8 months, which is up to three times faster than the expected 18-month program...
Matrix Human Services Raises $50,000 With a Virtual House Party for Annual 313-in-the-D Party Fundraiser
After Coronavirus came to Detroit in March, plans throughout the organization were disrupted for safety concerns. This ultimately required Matrix Human Services to reconsider each of our annual fundraiser events, including our annual rooftop party, 313-in-the-D....
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....
Matrix Youth Stay Connected Online with New Tablets
In late April through mid May, our Matrix Youth Assistance program was excited to connect with youth clients again via a delivery of 150 tablets to their homes after schools closed for the year on March 16th due to Coronavirus. With the delivery of the tablets, our...
Seniors in Need Receive $100 Gift Cards
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...
Mother of Six Loses Father and Husband to COVID-19 – Receives Overwhelming Community Support
The Chandler Family Most everyone has felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in some way, but Detroit resident and mother of six, Denise Chandler has been through more than most. Ms. Chandler's story with Matrix started years ago as a former employee, when...