"I think one of the things that keeps one going is a faith in human beings" - Ella Baker | | |
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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 1 through 4. 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
General Membership Meeting
March 18, 2025 | 1:30pm - 3pm EST
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Join us at the next Detroit CoC General Membership Meeting which will be occurring virtually.
Register for the meeting series here.
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City of Detroit 7-Point Plan Issued | |
HUD Staff Cuts and Grant Delays Endanger Homelessness Services | |
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Delayed HUD Grants – $3.6 billion in HUD grants awarded by the Biden administration have yet to be distributed, leaving homelessness service providers in financial limbo.
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Grant Freeze and Legal Concerns – The Trump administration implemented a grant freeze (briefly blocked by a judge) but continues to withhold funds, despite legal obligations to disburse them.
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Risk to Homeless Services – Nonprofits rely on these funds to operate; without them, many may shut down, forcing people back onto the streets.
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HUD Workforce Cuts – The administration plans to cut 50% of HUD’s workforce, greatly impacting its ability to manage grants, enforce housing laws, and respond to homelessness.
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Concerns About Oversight and Fraud – Fewer HUD staff could lead to delays in affordable housing projects, mismanagement of funds, and reduced oversight, increasing the risk of fraud.
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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 - To find your legislators visit this site and enter your zip code.
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Urge Congress to Protect HUD Programs and Staff
Communities across the country rely on HUD funding for critical housing and homelessness programs, but the Trump administration plans to terminate half of all HUD staff.
Contact your senators and representatives and urge them to protect HUD programs and staff, and click here to add your organization to a national letter to Congress on this issue!
Sign the form 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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Downsizing Medicaid: How Proposed Cuts Could Endanger Health Insurance for Low-Income Americans
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House Republican leaders have proposed legislation that would cut federal funding for Medicaid by up to $880 billion over 10 years to pay for tax reductions. Potential cuts to the program include large reductions in the Affordable Care Act’s incentives for extending coverage to all low-income adults, decreases in funding for pre-ACA Medicaid coverage, and penalties for states that cover care for immigrants, as well as introduction of more onerous eligibility requirements. Drawing upon new data analysis and the intricate details of Medicaid’s legal design, speakers on this panel will consider these cuts’ likely effects on the program and its more than 70 million beneficiaries.
Register for the webinar here.
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Understanding and Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Building Resilience and Healing Communities
March 17, 2025 | 1pm
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Join the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness for an engaging and informative webinar on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), where we will deeply explore their far-reaching and long-lasting impact on both individual and community health. This enriching session will offer a comprehensive overview of ACEs, examining their profound connection to toxic stress, chronic health conditions, and the critical importance of fostering resilience within our communities.
Register here.
Note: 1.5 CEUs available for this webinar. More information here.
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Special Screening & Panel -
“Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness"
March 11, 2025 | 6pm
Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor
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View the Beyond the Bridge trailer here. | |
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Filmmaker Don Sawyer, in partnership with the University of Michigan, the City of Ann Arbor, and Washtenaw County, is hosting an event to dig into the root causes and, more importantly, real solutions. It’s part of a nationwide campaign by A Bigger Vision Films, bringing communities together to rethink homelessness—what’s causing it and what actually works to fix it.
Register for the event here.
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9th Annual Homelessness Advocacy Day
April 16, 2025
Lansing Community College, Lansing MI
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Join a cross section of stakeholders for MCAH’s 9th Annual Homelessness Advocacy Day where they come together to:
- Share information on the state of Homelessness and Affordable Housing in Michigan and your local community
- Hear from state leaders on legislative priorities and the importance of advocacy
- Learn about MCAH 2025 policy priorities
- Advocate in teams, providing information and meeting with MI legislators
- Network with Colleagues
Homelessness Advocacy Day is an opportunity to meet face-to-face with legislators or legislative staff, to educate them on homelessness issues and the housing market at the state and local levels. Homelessness Advocacy Day is your time to highlight policy priorities such as the need for more affordable housing and tenant protections, and advocate for specific legislation that would be beneficial for the populations we serve.
Visit this website to find registration and sponsorship details.
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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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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.
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
For more info, visit detroitmi.gov/ridestocare
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This week we have a for you to solve. The answer will be revealed next week. 🤔 | |
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What are they? | |
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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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