A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few. - John Lewis | | |
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CAM Call Line Operating hours:
Monday through Friday, 8am - 6pm
Visit camdetroit.org for the latest information on CAM services and any upcoming closures.
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Other ways to access CAM services. Call CAM at (313) 305 - 0311 or go to one of the following Access Points for in-person assessments. | |
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NOAH at Central
(Formerly NOAH Project)
23 E. Adams, 2nd Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
Mon - Thurs, 9:30am - 3:30pm
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Cass Community
Social Services
11850 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm
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Detroit VA
(For Veterans only)
4646 John R
Red Tower, 2nd floor
Detroit, MI 48201
Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm
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The 2024 CAM Quarterly System Reports are now available for quarters 3 through 1. System reports detail the operational performance of our local Coordinated Entry process. They cover engagement and access metrics, intake and referral numbers, and housing program participation. You can access the reports at camdetroit.org/reports.
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Detroit CoC Board Officers' Election Results | | |
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At the February 3rd Detroit CoC Board meeting, the board voted to fill the CoC Board chair seat and one of the At- Large member seats. Erica George, Cass Community Services, was elected to Board Chair. ReGina Hentz was elected to the Member-at-Large position. | |
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Detroit Continuum of Care Awarded $40 Million
On January 17, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $3.6 billion in grants to Continuums of Care (CoCs) across the nation for the Fiscal Year 2024 CoC competition. The Detroit CoC was awarded $40,183,097 in funding.
Download the reward report here.
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2024 Detroit CoC Governance Charter | The final version of the 2024 Governance Charter is now available. To review the results of each change, scroll down to the "Review and Updating History" section at the bottom of the charter. The charter is also accessible on HAND's website. | |
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CoC Board Meeting
March 3, 2025 | 2pm - 4pm EST
Join us at the next Detroit CoC Board Meeting! Our monthly Detroit CoC board meetings focus on strategies to end homelessness in Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck. Each meeting is a chance for our CoC members to share updates, make decisions on funding, and review progress on CoC initiatives. The meetings also create opportunities for public feedback, bringing the community into the conversation. Meetings take place on the first Monday of every month.
Register for the meeting series here.
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A Note on the Recent Annual Homelessness Assessment Report | |
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Read the The 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress here.
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Coordinated Assessment Model (CAM) 101 | This training is only for LMS users only. For CoC training credit you can access this through the Detroit CoC LMS. Enroll in the LMS at bit.ly/HAND-Training. | |
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Continuum of Care (CoC) 101
| For CoC training credit you can access this through the Detroit CoC LMS. Enroll in the LMS at bit.ly/HAND-Training. For an educational overview you can visit our Youtube channel bit.ly/CoC-101. | |
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Bridging Communities:
Disability, Inclusion, and Intersectionality
February 28 | 10:30am - 4pm
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This training from the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness explores disability pride, inclusion, intersectionality, and resilience, offering insights into the Disability Community’s diversity and actionable tools to challenge ableism. It highlights intersections between LGBTQIA+ and disability identities, shared struggles, and advocacy opportunities.
Learning Outcomes: Understand Disability Pride, ableism, and identity intersections to create inclusive spaces. Develop practical strategies to disrupt ableism and address biases in real-life situations. Build resilience, handle shame, and strengthen advocacy skills for justice and belonging. This a paid training is eligible for continuing education credits.
For more details including registration information, visit MCAH's website.
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Residents can access the emergency respite locations anytime by walking in, no referral needed. Warming centers provide overnight shelter, two meals, showers, sleeping accommodations, and housing assistance services to residents experiencing homelessness.
Individuals, families, and youth seeking shelter or warming center placements can also access CAM by calling 313-305-0311 during the hours of 8am – 6pm, Monday through Friday. Residents can also go to in-person Access Points located at Cass Community Social Services on 11850 Woodrow Wilson Street, Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm; or NOAH at Central 23 E. Adams on the second floor, Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 3:30pm for an in-person assessment.
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Temporary Warming Centers
(Dates subject to change)
- Detroit Rescue Ministries,13130 Woodward Avenue, until Friday, February 21 at 9am
- Pope Francis Center, 2915 W. Hancock until Friday, February 21 at 9am
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Southwest Flooding Update | The city has set up a call-line — (313) 774-5261 — where residents can call for assistance available until 8pm Monday, . February 17. The mayor said it would become a 24/7 line starting Tuesday, February 18 if not before then. That's the number that residents can call if they need a place to stay, pet placement, furnaces or water heaters replaced, or a vehicle was flooded and they need a free Uber lift to work. | |
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ACT NOW: Federal Homelessness Funding Still at Risk
"Homelessness funds are still uncertain due to delays at HUD. It is clear from the now-rescinded OMB memorandum that these funds are at risk: although awards have been announced, the projects are not yet under grant agreement."
- Call your lawmakers’ D.C. offices
- Fill out the form on this page
- Send a customized email to your lawmaker’s offices
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Trump, Homelessness, and the Road Ahead
February 20, 2025 | 2pm EST
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Join the National Coalition for the Homeless for a discussion on the administration’s plans for homelessness and the strategies to push back.
Attendees will hear speakers from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, VOCAL-KY, National Coalition for the Homeless, National Homelessness Law Center and Shelterforce.
Register here.
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Michigan Takes Action:
Progress of the MCTEH Action Plan
February 25, 2025 | 2pm EST
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Join the Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness (MCTEH) as they reflect on a year of progress in implementing Michigan’s 2023–2025 Action Plan. This session will showcase transformative initiatives, highlight impactful collaborations, and outline opportunities for continued engagement at local, state, and federal levels. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or newly involved in efforts to prevent and end homelessness, this webinar will provide valuable insights and ways to contribute to this critical work.
Register here
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Supporting Infants and New Parents Experiencing Homelessness: A Conversation with Infant House
March 6, 2025 | 2pm EST
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The days and weeks after a baby is born should be some of the happiest for new families. But for parents and infants experiencing homelessness, the uncertainty of their living situation can cause stress and lead to an unstable foundation for development. This scenario led Family Promise in Spokane, Washington, to create Infant House, a transitional shelter designed specifically for families with newborns.
Join SchoolHouse Connection and Family Promise to learn more about the prevalence and impacts of homelessness on infants and expectant parents, and hear how Infant House is transforming the most critical time of development for infants and families experiencing homelessness.
Register here
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CSH Supportive Housing Summit 2025
April 23 - April 25, 2025
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Supportive housing is an effective intervention, yet the field continues to experience challenges in scaling, preserving, and operating quality supportive housing. CSH's 2025 conference will facilitate sessions that tackle these challenges with innovative, practical, and effective solutions, demonstrating supportive housing is a viable and sustainable alternative to institutionalization and housing instability.
Find out more and register this website.
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NHSDC Spring Conference 2025
Apr 28 - 30, 2025
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The NHSDC Spring Conference brings leaders, data experts, community partners, and HUD experts & Technical Assistance providers (TA’s) from across the nation to explore key topics that impact human services. With over 40 sessions to attend the conference provides actionable insights, best practices, and innovative methods to improve outcomes in housing and human services.
Learn more about the conference here.
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National Low Income Housing Coalition
March 24-27, 2025
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UPDATE: In-person registration sold out. Virtual registration still available.
NLIHC’s annual housing policy forum is an opportunity to engage with and learn from thought leaders, policy experts, researchers, tenant advocates, affordable housing practitioners, and members of Congress about how to end the housing and homelessness crisis impacting low-income renters in America.
Find out more and register here.
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Building Michigan Communities Conference
May 14 - May 15, 2025
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The BMCC is where industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers come together to shape the future of affordable housing and community development in Michigan. Get ready to experience this year’s theme, Partners in Progress, and join 1,200+ housing financiers, developers, public officials, asset managers, policymakers, and advocates for two days of powerful networking, cutting-edge insights, and game-changing ideas.
- Learn from the best in the industry and discover fresh perspectives that can help elevate your work.
- Build your network with professionals across Michigan who share your passion for building stronger, more inclusive communities.
- Get equipped with the tools, strategies, and partnerships you need to drive real change in your community.
Find out registration information here.
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MCHS is looking for a Housing Case Manager to join their YHDP team. Position is full-time and based in Detroit. The ideal candidate has experience in the housing field, empathy, and a demonstrated ability to serve those who have experienced trauma.
Learn more and apply here.
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Corktown Health Financial Assistance
The Housing and EFA programs provide emergency financial assistance to households experiencing utility shutoff (past due bills), eviction, need for assistance with first month’s rent for a new move. This type of assistance is designed to help clients living with HIV stay engaged or to reengage in medical care. When an applicant does not meet the criteria of our programs, we work with our network to connect the client to additional resources.
Must apply for "MDHHS SER" on MIBridges first.
Find out more about the program on Corktown Health's website.
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Free At-home COVID-19
Tests Available
Residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Testing can help you know if you have COVID-19 so you can decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and taking steps to lower your chances of spreading the virus to others.
Order your tests here.
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The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older with rare exception. The reason for this is that a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccination is needed to get the “optimal” or best protection against the flu. Additionally, flu viruses are constantly changing, so the vaccine composition is reviewed each year and updated as needed. link
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Detroit Affordable Housing Database | Find affordable rental housing in Detroit on Detroit Home Connect, a resource to find multi-family housing based on your income and household needs. View the current listings at the housing database website. | | |
HAND has created shareable sheets that list local resources available to assist individuals with basic needs. Whether you’re looking for food assistance, medical or other needs, these sheets will help you find them. View all of our resource sheets here. | |
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DWIHN Mobile Crisis Unit
Call 844-IN-CRISIS (844) 462-74741, 7am to 11pm, to get you or a loved one connected to a crisis specialist and get a mobile crisis unit to their location.
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My Safe Space Crisis Hotline
For young adults (313) 844-9136. The MCHS hotline connects youth experiencing housing and mental health crises to short-term mental health services.
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Rides to Care
Whether you're pregnant, a new mom, or a caregiver, you can get free rides to doctor appointments. This new Detroit Department of Health program provides transportation for prenatal and postpartum care up to the baby's first birthday.
Rides are available
- Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Services are not available on holidays
To schedule a ride, call (313)876-0000
- Allow enough time to get to the appointment on time
- Rides can be scheduled up to one hour before the appointment or a week in advance
- All riders with children must bring their own car seat
For more info, visit detroitmi.gov/ridestocare
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Last newsletter, you were presented with a riddle:
I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can't go inside. What am I?
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Do you have questions about the newsletter? Want to submit an item?
Email Kimberly Benton at kimberly@handetroit.org
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