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Fifth Third Foundation Awards Matrix With $25k Grant
Featured in this photo from left to right: Debbie Blackman: Manager of Workforce Development Services, Greg McPherson: Director of Adult and Senior Programs, Kerrie Mitchell: Vice President, Marketing & Development, Cynthia Elmore-LeJeune,...
Matrix Gives Away A $200 Shopping Spree For “Increase Our Reach” Campaign
In August, Matrix started an online-only contest for people who follow our Facebook and Instagram page called "Increase Our Reach". The goal of the contest was to have people invite their friends to either like or follow The Matrix Human...
Former Matrix Center Volunteer Credits Matrix for Pursuing A Career in Law
Matrix is known for touching lives and helping the clients that we serve achieve self-sufficiently, but it’s not every day that a volunteer for Matrix shares how their life was changed as well. Alex Wilson, currently a candidate for Juris Doctor...
Nathaniel L. Wallace Joins the Matrix Human Services Artworks Committee
Congratulations to Nathaniel Wallace, who joined Matrix as an Artworks Committee member this past year! The Detroit native made waves recently by joining the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as its new Detroit Director.From the Knight...
Matrix Joins the Aetna Voices of Health Competition 2019
This year, Matrix is grateful to participate in the Aetna Voices of Health Competition for 2019. This competition awards non-profits throughout the country with funds for those who collect the most votes in their respective cities. Voting...
The Matrix Summer Camp Float Featured in the “For the Love of Detroit Osborn Neighborhood Parade”
On July 17th, The Matrix Center Summer Camp kids visited The Detroit Parade Company to get started on their float for the Osborn neighborhood parade a few weeks later. We shared a video on our Facebook and Instagram of their first day there....
The Matrix Center Partners with Maven Car Share
We are excited to share that The Matrix Center has partnered with Maven Car Share to provide two rental cars for anyone who needs vehicle mobility! Whether it be groceries or a job interview, The Matrix Center at 13560 E. McNichols rd. now has...
313 in the D Rooftop Party Fundraiser Sets a New Record
At our 6th annual #313intheD rooftop party and fundraiser, we showcased the power of community. One of Summer's hottest events - 313 in the D - happened on Thursday, July 25th at 3Fifty Terrace! Our sell-out rooftop bash featured food, drinks,...
Welcome New Matrix Human Services Board Members
Detroit, Michigan—Angelo D. Rea, Shelia N. English and K. J. Edward Fornell have joined the board of directors of Detroit-based Matrix Human Services, a 113-year-old social service organization which offers the most vulnerable children, families, and...
Grandmother Graduates with Grandson from The Matrix Manufacturing Boot Camp
Silvia may not appear to be your average grandma considering she is still in her fifties, but nevertheless, Silvia graduated from the Matrix Manufacturing Boot Camp with her grandson Mario on Friday, July 12th at The Matrix Center alongside more than ten other...
Matrix Head Start Surpasses Family and Health Goals
Now that we have reached the end of the school year and kids are enjoying summer break, we are pleased to share that our Matrix Head Start Summary Report shows that we didn’t just meet our goals, we exceeded them! MATRIX HEAD START FAMILY GOALS...
Matrix Head Start Featured in The Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan Newsletter
The Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan is a large, multifaceted organization that creates permanent, positive change in Southeast Michigan through thoughtful philanthropy. This is especially true when it comes to health. The Community Foundation...
Matrix Center Director’s Daughter Receives Rosa Parks Scholarship Award
This year, 25 high school seniors will receive a scholarship to attend college from the Rosa L. Parks Foundation, named in honor of the late civil rights icon and long-time Detroit resident. The foundation was founded by The Detroit News and Detroit Public...
Matrix Receives a Week of Volunteer Assistance
During the week after Father's Day, June 17th through the 21st, Matrix was more than thankful to receive volunteer assistance from Ford employees every day of the week! We also were very grateful to have volunteers come from Meridian Health Plan and Daly...
Matrix Human Services Receives New Five-Year Head Start Grant
Detroit, Michigan—Matrix Human Services, a 113-year-old social service organization serving the most vulnerable children and families throughout the City of Detroit, has received its next five-year federal grant from the Agency for Children and Families to...
A Message from our President and CEO
Good afternoon Community Supporters, Donors and Friends of Matrix,I am delighted to announce we have received notification from the Agency for Children and Families today that our Head Start grant funding application was accepted. Our new grant period will...
Matrix Manufacturing Boot Camp Celebrates First Round of Graduates
Stories abound from the first cohort of Matrix Manufacturing Boot Camp graduates. The commencement event was held at The Matrix Center where one father graduated with his 19-year-old son after encouraging him to learn manufacturing skills that will benefit him for...
Our 2019 Mission Fundraiser is most successful to date!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU to all who attended and supported the third annual Matrix Mission Fundraising Breakfast!! Our annual mission focused event took place on Tuesday, May 21st at the Detroit Athletic Club.We can not thank you enough for your generous...
Our FREE Summer Day Camp for youth ages 10-17!
Matrix Human Services Summer Camp!OUR FREE SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR YOUTH AGES 10-17!Designed to provide our local youth with summer fun. Monday through Thursday, June 24th to August 22nd. 8 am - 3 pm OUR YOUTH WILL ENJOY: • PARADE COMPANY FLOAT BUILDING• KEYS...
Walk Together Detroit Donates 900+ Pairs of Shoes to Those in Need!
In partnership with Laughter Is The Cure, a non-profit based in Ferndale that believes community service should be fun, Walk Together Detroit was created to collect donated shoes from people all across metro Detroit. Thanks to Sam Silverstein and Jeremy...
A Scroll Through Facebook Leads to a High School Diploma For 24 Year-Old
Not everyone’s journey through high school is the same and Oneissa simply didn’t enjoy hers. “I just didn’t like going,” Oneissa said with a laugh.At the time she just wasn’t focused on school and didn’t receive her high school diploma. But as time went on, she was...
Mother of Three Achieves Her High School Diploma
Carmina had her first child when she was still reaching adulthood herself at the age of 15. She had her second only a few years later, and with little support from family, Carmina’s ability to graduate high school at that time became more difficult and...
Mother Inspired By Son to Get Her High School Diploma
Sometimes difficult times show us our greatest strengths, as Aryanna would probably tell you if you heard her story. Although her son was sent to jail, he was able to get his GED while there and sent her a picture of it, which inspired her to complete her...
Catching Kids Where It Counts – Early Detection and Prevention
The first goal of Matrix Head Start is to make sure children from birth to 5, are healthy and safe, which is why we are extremely thankful for a grant from the Children’s Hospital which awarded funds to purchase new health screening equipment. The...
Our Success Stories Overflow at High School Graduation
“I thank Matrix for opening the doors for me to make it where I am now.” Said Latrise, one of six Detroit adults who were able to earn their high school diploma through programming at Matrix Human Services.On March 15th, 2019, our Matrix Social Mobility...