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"You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights."

- Marsha P. Johnson

June 30, 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.

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Detroit CoC Townhall Recap

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On June 24, the Detroit CoC hosted its first in a series of virtual townhall meetings. They focus on the changing federal funding landscape and its impact on the homeless service system. Topics covered were executive orders and their impact, how homelessness looks like in the Detroit CoC and the need for advocacy given.

The second part of the meeting was a discussion where providers offered insights into how they are relating these changes to clients. One of the key takeaways was consistently communicating the changes and encouraging self-sufficiency in the face of looming funding cuts and general uncertainty.

You can watch the full meeting on HAND's YouTube channel. The next meeting will be held virtually July 15 at 10am. You can register for the biweekly virtual meeting series here.

Protecting Housing:

A Message from HAND's Executive Director

Our homeless response system, which provides critical support to people experiencing homelessness in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park, is facing a crisis. The 2024 Point-in-Time count showed a 16% increase in homelessness in Detroit, with a 35% rise in families experiencing homelessness. Chronic homelessness also surged by 26%, underscoring the need for expanded resources and policy interventions.

Read the full letter here

Definition Sessions in July

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You are invited to join our CoC series of community sessions to help us develop definitions related to our work in the homeless response system.

Our CoC has been involved in a Community of Practice (CoP) working to improve how we center People With Lived Experience of Homelessness (PWLEH) in the system. As part of this CoP, we have developed a series of goals that we want to accomplish as a community. If you're interested, you can read more about the CoP and our goals here.

The 4 sessions will be offered in a hybrid format with in-person and virtual options. The in-person sessions will be held at The Fisher Building, 3011 W Grand Blvd. The virtual sessions will be held via Zoom.

Register by scanning the QR code or via this form.

2024 SPM Report Now Available

The 2024 System Performance Measure (SPM) report for the Detroit CoC is now available on HAND's website.

Each year, HUD requires Continuums of Care (CoC) to annually report SPMs based upon data generated from local HMIS implementations. This data focuses on key elements of performance at a systems-level rather than on a programmatic or agency level. HUD uses SPMs information as a competitive element in its annual CoC Funding Competition and to gauge the state of the homeless response system nationally.

Detroit CoC Board Meeting

July 7 | 2 PM

Join us at the next virtual Detroit CoC Board Meeting. These meetings are an opportunity for the community to receive systems-level updates, offer feedback on current initiatives and programs, and learn about the homeless service system.

Register for the meeting here.

Community-Wide Federal Report Submissions 101: What they are and why they matter

Monday, July 21 |1:00 PM

The purpose of this webinar is to familiarize stakeholders with the major HUD reporting requirements for CoCs. These reports are used to measure a community’s need and inform federal legislation on homelessness programs.

Outcomes:

1. Outline the Point-in-Time/Housing Inventory Count, Longitudinal System Analysis, and System Performance Measures submissions and their use at the federal level
2. Explain the role of HMIS in the community and these submissions
3. Explore potential local uses, as well as the limitations, of data collected for these submissions

Register for the training here.

CEUs Available. Contact agreen@mihomeless.org.

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Visualizing the Impacts of the President’s FY2026 Budget:

Returns to Homelessness and Major Setbacks Could Be Ahead 

This article from the National Alliance to End Homelessness warns that the President’s proposed FY2026 budget could significantly undermine efforts to combat homelessness. It proposes eliminating the Continuum of Care (CoC) program and shifting its resources to the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, which lacks support for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)*. This change, along with overall funding cuts, would lead to increased homelessness and the reduced ability for CoCs, cities and other local entities to control funding allocations.

Read the full analysis here.

*In the Detroit CoC, over 1800 households are served by PSH

Fundraising & Sustainability 101

In this session, NLIHC Development Coordinators highlight how to secure funding, grow tenant-led advocacy efforts, and effectively use resources to support long-term impact. Watch the webinar recording here.

2025 Data Summit: Leveling Up Your Data

July 21 - 24, 2025

Get ready to level up your game at the 5th Annual virtual Data Summit hosted by the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness! Join them as they bring together experts from across the field to share insights, strategies, and innovative solutions for preventing and ending homelessness.

This year's theme, 'Leveling Up Your Data', promises to challenge and inspire attendees as we explore new ways to make a real impact in our communities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and take your data to the next level!

Register here.

2025 National Symposium on

Solutions to End Youth Homelessness

October 8 - 9, 2025

Each year, the Symposium brings together hundreds of youth leaders, advocates, service providers, researchers, funders, and policymakers from across the country. Together, we share bold strategies, celebrate progress, and advance community-driven solutions to end youth homelessness.

Registration details are available on Point Source Youth's website.

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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.

Detroit Health Department 

Harm Reduction Wellness Stations

The Detroit Health Department’s 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. The Stations will supply items that support safer practices and overall health, such as:

• Naloxone Kits (Narcan)
• Test Strips
• Medication Deactivation Bags (Deterra Bags)

You can find more information about the stations along with a list of locations on the Detroit Department of Health's website.

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.

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.

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

Here's a brand new riddle!

I have cities, but no houses.

I have mountains, but no trees.

I have water, but no fish.

What am I?

Every Friday HAND intern, Abby Perrien, highlights Detroit Continuum of Care (CoC) organizations and their hard work and dedication to ending homelessness. You can find this series and much more by following our social media accounts.

Connect with us!

Do you have questions about the newsletter? Want to submit an item?

Email Kimberly Benton at kimberly@handetroit.org

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