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"Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others. "- Coretta Scott King

November 3, 2025

(313) 305 - 0311

CAM Call Line Operating hours:

Monday through Friday, 8am - 6pm

Visit camdetroit.org for the latest information on CAM services and any upcoming closures.

Access to CAM services: Call CAM at (313) 305 - 0311 or go to one of the following Access Points for in-person assessments.

For regular updates, subscribe to the CAM newsletter.

General Membership Town Hall

November 4 | 10am

The Town Halls address changes to our federal, state, and local landscape, such as the FY2026 Federal Budget, government shutdown, and other updates. These meetings offer advocacy opportunities and give community members a chance to offer input and solutions.

Register for the town hall here.

General Membership Meeting

November 18 | 1:30pm

Join us for the next Detroit CoC General Membership meeting on November 18 where the CoC board elections will be held. The CoC Board is responsible for the governance and oversight of the Detroit CoC as well as carrying out specific responsibilities entrusted to the board by the Continuum at large.

Register for the membership meeting here.

2025 PIT & HIC Data Now Available

Point-in-Time Count (PIT) and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) data for 2025 are now accessible on HAND's website.

The PIT provides a snapshot of the number of people who were experiencing homelessness in our community on a single night. There are two categories of PIT count: sheltered and unsheltered. The HIC is an inventory of projects that provide beds and units dedicated to serve people experiencing homelessness. The report provides an overview comparison of the data from the 2024 and 2025 HICs. 

Access the report summaries and full PIT and HIC report data on HAND's website here (PIT section) and here (HIC section).

Affordable Housing Progress in the Detroit CoC

Our community faces an urgent affordable housing crisis. Rising rents, lack of affordability, and increasing homelessness make Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) more important than ever.

The Detroit CoC's PSH Review Subcommittee reviews and supports projects applying for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), ensuring they align with CoC priorities and the City of Detroit’s and Michigan’s housing plans. LIHTC is fundamental to affordable housing development. Recent legislative changes such as a 12% increase in credit authority and reduced bond financing thresholds mean more funding opportunities for our region.

Read more on HAND's website.

Upcoming Detroit CoC Trainings

On-Demand Detroit CoC Trainings

LMS users have access to a wide range of trainings. The latest are listed below.

Other On Demand Trainings Currently Available:

• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) 101
• Fresh Start Career Series
• Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) 101
• Understanding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Housing Protections
• Human Trafficking 101
• Domestic Violence 101

• Coordinated Assessment Model (CAM) 101
• Continuum of Care (CoC) 101

The Continuum of Care (CoC) 101 educational video is also available on our YouTube channel here.

Train with MiVAN

The Michigan Victim Advocacy Network (MiVAN) offers live and on-demand trainings for crime victim advocates and direct service providers. Training topics include Intimate Partner Violence, Abuse and Neglect, Advocate Wellbeing, Trauma-Informed Advocacy, and many more! You can sign up for free, on-demand trainings on MiVAN's resource library or contact MiVAN staff about collaborative opportunities on their contact page

Detroit Homeless Prevention Training

1600 Porter Street, Detroit MI 48216

9am - 5pm | Multiple Dates*

This two-day training will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge on how to identify at-risk individuals and families, connect them with resources, and effectively advocate for homeless prevention. The training is in person, so you can interact with experts and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss this opportunity to make a positive impact on our community!

Upcoming Trainings

November 18 - 19, 2025

Register here

December 16 - 17, 2025

Register here

January 27 - 28, 2026

Register here

February 24 - 25, 2026

Register here

Mastering Motivational Interviewing:

From Basics to Advanced Skills

31 East Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI

November 12, 2025 | 9am - 4pm

Working in housing and homeless services often means navigating high-stress situations and responding to clients in crisis. This four-hour interactive training equips frontline staff, case managers, outreach workers, shelter staff, and other providers with practical tools to safely and effectively de-escalate tense situations while maintaining compassion and professionalism. Cost: $160 Registration (per participant) $130 MCAH Members - 6 CEUs 

Register for the course here.

Free Suicide Prevention Training

Every 3rd Friday | 11am

This one-hour training from the Veterans Administration's S.A.V.E. program presents an overview of suicide prevalence, risks and warning signs. It also provides guidance on how to intervene when someone is suicidal. This training will highlight unique risks to Veterans and provide information on how to access VA resources.

Email VHADETsuicidepreventionteam@DVA.gov.onmicrosoft.com to register.

First Step Community Engagement

First Step has numerous programs to offer to a variety of groups ranging in ages, interests, and backgrounds. The length of time chosen for a presentation will decide how in depth our speakers will get. If a presentation or topic that you are looking for is not found below, special accommodations may be discussed to see if First Step has the capacity and are the best fit. All presentations include an overview of First Step, including our services, ways to get involved, how to refer clients and a Q&A session.

Woodward and Rosedale Permanent

Supportive Housing RFQ

The City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) seeks a qualified development team to construct a new multi-family development on 11504, 11520, 11526, and 11534 Woodward Ave in the Gateway Community. 

HRD will consider proposals that demonstrate experience in development and operation of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), community-oriented development, and creating well-designed tenant-centered housing. 

The Request for Qualifications can be found here.

Submissions are due November 7th, 2025 at 5pm. Please direct all questions via email to publicprivatepartnerships@detroitmi.gov

SNAP Update

The federal government shutdown has triggered a pause in November Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) payments, leaving 1.4 million Michiganders at risk of losing access to food assistance. In response, the Michigan Senate passed emergency food assistance bills to support low-income residents, though the funding won’t fully cover the month’s needs. October 31, Detroit Mayor Duggan authorized 1.75 million for local food pantries if the SNAP program shuts down.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has contingency funding available, but under direction from the White House, Michigan was ordered not to issue SNAP payments. This decision will lead to an increase in food insecurity, especially for families already living below the poverty threshold.

How you can help:

• Advocate: Join efforts to restore SNAP funding at United Way’s Action Center.
• Donate or Volunteer: Support local food banks
• Stay Informed: Learn more about SNAP and the shutdown’s impact at cbpp.org
• Register for our next Town Hall meeting on November 4 to learn more

Government Shutdown Information

"Programs That Will Not Be Disrupted

• People will continue to receive Medicaid and Medicare benefits and subsidized coverage through the health care marketplace during a government shutdown. No disruption is expected.
• People will continue to receive Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments without interruption during a shutdown. However, some services such as replacing Medicare or Social Security Cards may be suspended. Disability determinations and the processing of work visas will likely be delayed.
• People will continue to receive assistance through programs funded under HUD’s Homeless Assistance Grants (HAG) during a shutdown. In general, recipients of HUD’s HAG funding will be able to continue operations like normal; however, anything that requires HUD staff approval or action will likely need to wait until shut-down is over. "

— A Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know, National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH)

Public Comment Needed: MDOT Proposed Rule

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking public comment on proposed set of restrictions for rest areas, roadside parks, carpool lots, scenic turnouts, and welcome centers. While intended to promote safety, these rules would further criminalize homelessness. Enforcing these restrictions will negatively impact people experiencing homelessness, as violating the proposed rules would result in a misdemeanor.

There are multiple alternatives to blanket provisions including partnering with local agencies for outreach and support, designating certain rest areas for extended stays with clear safety rules and, providing waste and sanitation services for RVs.

Here is a public comment template you can use to submit comments to MDOT at MDOT-PublicComments@Michigan.gov

Legislative Tracker

The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness's Legislative Tracker allows you to:

• Monitor legislative activity by viewing a current list of state bills and tracking their status.
• Understand legislation with clarity through easy-to-understand bill summaries. 
• Engage directly with policy makers using our simple click-to-send email templates.

Access the tracker on MCAH's website.

Register for their next Legislative Action Committee meeting here.

Who Experiences Homelessness?

November 3 | 3pm

The National Alliance to End Homelessness’s Homelessness Research Institute will summarize foundational research and data about homelessness into three, 30-minute webinars. Each webinar will briefly discuss critical topics about the state of homelessness in the United States in 2025. 

Register for the webinar here.

10-Point Plan for Ending Homelessness Without Criminalizing Poverty:

Shelter Standards & Options

November 20 | 3pm EST

We all need a safe place to live. But homelessness and poverty are growing. Instead of funding what works, too many politicians are making these problems worse by passing laws that allow the police to ticket and arrest people who cannot afford housing or the substance use or mental health care they need.

The National Coalition for the Homeless is holding a series of webinars to discuss their 10-Point Plan for state and local communities to respond to end homelessness with compassion and proven solutions. The next webinar, occurring October 16, will focus on Decriminalization.

Register for the webinar series here.

2025 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference

Nov 17 - 19

The 2025 National Lived Experience Leadership Conference will bring together lived experience leaders from various fields, including housing and homelessness, disability rights, youth advocacy, and criminal justice reform. These leaders will come together to build solidarity, share tools, and establish a national agenda for positive change.

Register for the conference here.

If you have any questions about the conference scholarship opportunities, please email conference@nationalhomeless.org. 

NLIHC’s Housing Policy Forum 2026 will convene community leaders, policy experts, researchers, tenant advocates, affordable housing practitioners, and members of Congress for thought and action partnership on ending the housing crisis impacting the lowest-income and most marginalized renters in America.

Speakers and panelists will be announced in the coming weeks. Registration will open on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. 

Project Manager Analytics Specialist 4

Detroit HRD is seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation of Detroit’s Homelessness Response System's Strategic System Improvement Plan. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the plan meets its goals and objectives. Additionally, the Project Manager will be instrumental in establishing and staffing the Funder's Council, a group of funders dedicated to addressing challenges and gaps within the system. Their focus includes supporting the alignment of funding resources to drive Plan implementation.

Find more details here

Starting from the week of October 13, the Detroit Public Library will begin participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, providing after school meals at select library locations.

Youth 18 years of age and younger, as well as adults with physical and mental disabilities, will be eligible for the meals.

For a list of locations, please visit the Detroit Public Library's website.

Christmas Assistance Program

Detroit Grandale Corps/Church

Starting November 3, the Salvation Army will be taking in-person applications for assistance for families with children ages 0 to 16 years old and senior citizens aged 60 or older. The application periods ends December 2. Applicants must apply in-person and provide proof of all members living in the household. For more information, please call 313-835-3736

Contact detroitbehavhealth@detroitmi.gov for more information

Project Based Voucher Program

Waiting Lists Open

The Project Based Voucher Program (PBV Program) is designed to provide low and moderate-income individuals and families with housing assistance in specific units contracted with Detroit Housing Commission (DHC). The housing assistance is provided to income-eligible applicants who are approved for tenancy at the contracted location. You apply to the PBV location waiting list of your choice. The Project Based Assistance is only available to those selected and approved from the program site waiting list.

Visit the Detroit Housing Commission's website to apply.

Health Resources

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DWIHN 24-Hour Helpline

1-800-241-4949

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) offers 24-hour phone service for those seeking mental health support.

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.

Corktown Health

Financial Assistance

The Housing and EFA programs provide emergency financial assistance to households experiencing utility shutoff, eviction, and first month’s rent for a new move. This assistance is designed to help clients living with HIV stay engaged or reengage in medical care.

Find out more about the program on Corktown Health's website.

Harm Reduction Wellness Stations

These Harm Reduction Wellness Stations provide free supplies to help prevent disease, reduce overdose risks, and make substance use safer. This initiative helps protect the health of Detroiters by giving residents the tools they need to stay safe.

Find more information about the stations the Detroit Department of Health's website.

Rides to Care

This new Detroit Department of Health program provides transportation for prenatal and postpartum care up to the baby's first birthday. To schedule a ride, call (313) 876-0000

For more info, visit DHD's website.

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