"In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute." - Thurgood Marshall | |
|
If you live in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park and are experiencing homelessness, please call CAM at (313) 305-0311.
| | |
|
|
CAM Call Line Operating hours:
Monday through Friday, 8am - 6pm
Visit camdetroit.org
| | |
|
Shelter Prioritization Update | |
What to expect?
If you are experiencing a housing crisis and are in need of somewhere safe to stay, you can get assistance by contacting CAM.
What is changing?
Moving forward, only households on the “need shelter list” will be considered for a shelter referral. As shelter space becomes available, CAM will refer households based on immediate safety concerns and risks.
| |
CAM has opened in-person Access Point services for people experiencing homelessness. There are 4 ways to Access CAM services. Call CAM at (313) 686-4558 or going to one of the following Access Points for in-person assessments. | |
|
NOAH Project
23 E. Adams Ave,
2nd Floor
Detroit MI, 48226
Mon - Th, 9:30am - 3:30pm
| |
|
Cass Community Social Services
11850 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm
| |
|
For Veterans
Detroit VA
4646 John R
Red Tower, 2nd floor
Detroit, MI 48201
Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm
| |
Warming and Respite Centers | |
Detroit Continuum of Care Awarded $35 Million | |
|
For HUD's FY 2023 CoC Competition, the Detroit CoC was awarded $35,005,343. All of our renewal projects were funded! Additionally, three new projects totaling 1,033,580 were funded. This includes two Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects which will bring 35 housing units online! A new Coordinated Entry Supportive Services Only (CE-SSO) project has also been funded.
A full breakdown of award funding allocations will be presented at the next CoC Board meeting which will be occurring March 6th. You can register for the meeting here.
| | |
|
|
DWIHN and Ruth Ellis Center
S.O.G.I.E. Training Series
| |
|
|
Inclusive SOGIE Data Collection in Systems of Care
February 26 | 1pm - 4pm EST
This training cultivates an awareness of how LGBTQ+ identity can impact the way people navigate resources, services, and care. Register here.
| |
Gender Affirming Care
February 28 | 1pm - 4pm EST
This training provides an overview of gender affirming care and transitioning (socially, medically, and legally). Register here.
| |
|
S.O.G.I.E. 101
March 11 | 1pm - 4pm EST
This training introduces participants to a social identity framework focused on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Register here.
| |
|
Family Support with LGBTQ+ Children
March 13 | 1pm - 4pm EST
This training introduces participants to the Family Acceptance Project's research which highlights the correlation between caregiver behaviors towards LGBT youth and future health and safety outcomes. Register here.
| |
|
SOGIE 5 Core Elements
May 7 | 10:00am - 11:30am EST
These interactive sessions will introduce the essential components of creating a safe and welcoming environment for diverse SOGIE children and youth. Register here.
| | |
|
Trainings include 12 FREE CEUs through the NASW of Michigan. Trainers can be reached at training@ruthelliscenter.org for more information or accommodations. | |
|
MCAH Presents
Criminalization of Homelessness, Part 2
| |
February 29 | 2:30pm
Join the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness for the second meeting of the Criminalization of Homelessness peer learning community on Thursday, February 29th at 2:30pm. This ongoing participatory peer learning community hosted by MCAH will include the following :
- Why are municipalities enacting ordinances and laws focused on people that are unhoused?
- What issues are behind the rise of the criminalization of homelessness?
Register for the webinar here.
| |
|
Related: Johnson v Grants Pass
"On January 12th, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that they would hear the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass. This sets the stage for the most significant Supreme Court case about homelessness criminalization and the rights of homeless people in decades. At its core, this case will decide whether cities are allowed to punish people for things like sleeping outside with a pillow or blanket, even when there are no safe shelter options."
Find out more about the case and how you can help at the Johnson v Grants Pass site
| |
|
2024 HCH Conference & Policy Symposium
Toward Access and EquaLity: Embracing an Equitable Approach to Health Care
May 13 - 16, 2024
The annual National Health Care for the Homeless Conference & Policy Symposium is the country’s largest gathering of practitioners of homeless health care, medical respite care, advocates, people with lived experience of homelessness, and researchers about homelessness. The conference offers tremendous opportunity to learn, grow professionally, reconnect with colleagues, and make new connections with our community
You can find more information including how to register here.
| |
|
MCAH's Homelessness Advocacy Day 2024
April 23, 2024 | 9:00 AM
Lansing Community College
Participants will have the opportunity 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 2024 policy priorities, advocate in teams, providing information and meeting with Michigan legislators. Network with colleagues. This is an opportunity to provide information to legislators on what is going on with homelessness and the housing market at the state and local levels.
Homelessness advocacy day is an excellent 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.
Register here.
|
|
Call it my House
Free Housing Literacy Program for Youth and Young Adults
Starting March 2024
| |
|
Are you between the ages of 16 and 20 and ready to start planning for your future? Sign up for 10CORE Law Society's free housing literacy program to learn from experts and entrepreneurs how to set yourself up for long-term financial security and success.
Classes will be held every Saturday from noon to 3pm, March 2nd to May 25th in downtown Detroit. The program starts in March and participants can apply through February.
For more info, check out their website here.
And sign up here.
| |
|
Sign Today
Michigan Fair Chance Access to Housing Act
| Nation Outside and the Vera Institute request your support for the Fair Chance Access to Housing Act. This legislation removes barriers to housing for people with conviction histories in Michigan. Organizations and individuals are welcome to sign on. Sign the for the Fair Chance Access to Housing Act. | |
|
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.
Search the Home Connect database here.
| |
Project Clean Slate
Project Clean Slate is a free expungement program for Detroit residents. Find out how you can register for help on the City of Detroit's website.
| |
|
Food pantries & soup kitchens
| | | | |
