Pastoral Care Resources

Homeless Outreach

CAM (Coordinated Assessment Model)
Phone: 313-305-0311

Website: www.camdetroit.org

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Coordinated Entry System for Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park connecting people experiencing homelessness with access to shelter and housing resources as they are available.
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Phone: (734) 284-6333
Website: www.waynemetro.org/homele

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Supportive Housing & Homeless Service (programs aim to empower individuals and families experiencing homelessness with the solutions to achieve housing stability and long-term self-sufficiency








Alternatives for Girls
Phone: (888) 234- 3917
Website: https://alternativesforgirls.org/

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
A place where homeless girls and young women (15-21 yrs) who have faced tremendous obstacles and found themselves without a home or a family to provide for them, learn to discover abilities and a calling that lead them towards meaningful careers and productive lives.

Rental Assistance

MI Dept. of Health and Human Services
Phone: (517) 241-3740 (Lansing Office)
Website: https://www.michigan.gov
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Provides a variety of resources to Michigan families. Contact your local office or the Lansing office for all programs and services provided.
HUD - Section 8 - Detroit Field House
Location: 
McNamara Federal Bldg. 477 Michigan Ave., Floors 6 &17, Detroit, MI
Phone: (800) 955-2232
Website: http://www.hud.gov/
Description Of Services
Provides housing support (if currently or in danger of becoming homeless, dial 211)

Housing Assistance

United Community Housing Coalition
Phone: (313) 963-3310
Website: http://www.uchcdetroit,org/
Description Of Services
Working with individuals and families who are facing eviction to identify decent and affordable housing opportunities and assist with relocation.

Housing Search Assistance

Affordable Rental Housing
Phone: (866) 466-7328
Website: http://www.michiganhousinglocator.com/
Description Of Services
For renters to find an affordable home and understand complex eligibility-based housing assistance programs.
MI State Housing Development Authority
Phone: (313) 456-3540
Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/rental/welcomerenters
Description Of Services
These programs involve Housing Choice Voucher assistance or subsidized housing through low-income tax credits. 

Housing  Assistance For Specialized populations

Veterans- Southwest Solutions
Phone: (313) 841-8900
Website: http://www.swsol.org/

Description Of Services
Provides services for low-income Veterans and their families.
Volunteers Of America
Phone: (313) 379-7027; Ext.5430

Website: http://www.voami.org/
Description Of Services
Provides short-term intervention with direct support services, including assistance with rental payments, utilities, legal costs, child care costs, moving expenses, transportation, emergency supplies, and security deposits.
Wayne County Department Of Veteran Affairs
Phone: (313) 224-5045
Website: http://www.waynecounty.com/departments/hhvs/veteran-s-services.aspx
Description Of Services
Soldiers and Sailors Reflief Fund

Legal Aid/Landlord Issues 

Wayne County Department Of Veteran Affairs
Phone: (313) 224-5045
Website: https://lakeshorelegalaid.org

Description Of Services
Non-profit law firm providing a range of free civil legal services to low-income people and seniors.
United Community Housing Coalition
Phone: (313) 963-3310
Website: http://www.uchcdetroit.org/makeithome

Description Of Services
Renters who are being foreclosed on.

Utility assistance

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Phone: (313) 388-9799
Website: https://gateway.waynemetro.org/

Description Of Services
Apply for the MEAP (MI Energy Assistance Program) application- a preventive program designed to provide energy assistance to low-income households.
United Community Housing Coalition
Phone: (313) 963-3310
Website: http://www.uchcdetroit.org/makeithome

Description Of Services
Renters who are being foreclosed on.