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“But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.”
― Martin Luther King, Jr.
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If you live in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park and are experiencing homelessness, please call CAM at (313) 305-0311.
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CAM Operating hours:
Monday through Friday, 8AM - 6PM
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NOW OPEN:
CAM Access Points
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CAM Access Points are now open! In partnership with the NOAH Project, CAM has opened access point services for people experiencing homelessness.
Clients can expect in-person assessments and homelessness crisis referrals as they become available.
Please download the flyer at the link below.
Download the flyer
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Due to limited availability, shelters are not accepting walk-ins overnight. Please call CAM Monday - Friday between 8 am - 6 pm to speak to someone who can advise on shelter availability and/or other options. Please note that available shelter beds are limited and change daily. Please call CAM during open hours to get the latest information.
For more information, visit camdetroit.org
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Warming and Respite Centers | |
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Please Welcome the NEW
Detroit CoC Board Members
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The Detroit CoC announces the newest board members who will bring their expertise and commitment to the shared mission of ending homelessness. Congratulations to the new members. | |
- Tammy Black
- Angel Reed
- Alan Rosetto
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Homeless Service Providers |
- Benne Baker
- Lori Kitchen - Buschel
- Lydia Goddard
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Here's to a successful journey ahead! | |
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Reminder:
PIT Count 2024 Wish List
On the night of January 31, 2024, more than 25 teams of volunteers will spread throughout Detroit to count and survey people who are experiencing homelessness and not sheltered – and to remind them that they do count – every one. This also known as the PIT Count.
To show compassion in a practical way and to encourage cooperation, teams will distribute items of value to people who are homeless. You can help by donating these items through our Amazon Wishlist Unisex items and adult sizes are preferred.
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Sponsor a Street Ambassador
Make a financial donation of $100 to provide a stipend to a Street Ambassador. Street Ambassadors are people who are currently, or formerly, homeless, who help our teams effectively engage with people on the streets.
There are two ways to donate:
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Donate by check
Checks may be made out to the Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) and mailed to: 3701 Miracles Blvd, Suite 101, Detroit, MI, 48201
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Learn about other ways you can help our Every Person Counts: PIT Count be successful on HAND's website. | |
Residence for Homeless Artists | |
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"A new home for artists struggling with housing has opened in northwest Detroit.
The Neighborhood Service Organization, one of metro Detroit’s largest social service groups addressing homelessness, worked with Detroit entertainment company The Right Productions to launch The Tommy Garrett House, named after internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Tommy Garrett, who overcame homelessness with the help of NSO."
Read the article on the Detroit Free Press’s website
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New Report: 2022 Annual Report on Ending Homelessness in Michigan | |
Key findings from the Report:
- There was a 8% increase in Michigan’s homeless population from 2021-22
- There was a 37% increase in evictions between 2021-22
- 56% of homeless youth graduated in four years compared to 81% of their housed peers
- 43% of homeless Veterans reported being homeless for the first time in 2022
Read the full report here.
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Michigan Takes Action: Progress on the Statewide Housing Plan for Homeless Service Providers
January 9 | 2 PM - 3 PM
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Join MSHDA to learn about the work that is happening across the state to implement the Statewide Housing Plan. Attendees will learn about how to get involved in the work that is happening locally, as well as funding opportunities. Intended audience: Anyone working to prevent or end homelessness in their community.
- Register for the webinar here.
- Learn more about the plan here.
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Effective Street Outreach: From Unsheltered to Housed | |
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January 18 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST
With unsheltered homelessness rising nationwide, communities are actively streamlining outreach efforts at the systemic level. This includes integrating outreach seamlessly into Coordinated Entry (CE) and facilitating swift housing referrals. A pivotal focus for effective outreach ensures that efforts are inherently housing-focused, while addressing the immediate needs of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Join this conversation to hear from communities that have successfully employed outreach strategies to quickly connect individuals experiencing homelessness with vital housing resources.
Register here.
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Supporting Older Adults
Who Are Experiencing Housing Insecurity
January 22 | 3 PM EST
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Older adults are among the fastest-growing demographic groups facing housing insecurity in recent years. Join MCAH for a session that will explore the unique needs of this population and what resources are available for housing advocates working with older adults. Attendees will increase their knowledge of general demographic characteristics of Michigan’s aging adult population and of community-based resources for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Register here.
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To learn about future MCAH trainings, visit their website. | |
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Social Determinants of Health Summit, From Roadmap to Reality
Implementing Michigan's Roadmap to Healthy Communities for Lasting Change
January 23 - January 26
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The 2nd Annual Social Determinants of Health Summit will be held January 23- 26, 2024. The live virtual session will take place January 23-25th with a half day in-person reception on January 26th.
The goal of the Summit is to create a space for collaboration and alignment with Michigan partners. They hope to strengthen partnerships for a greater impact in community.
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Save the Date
For the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence Annual Conference
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MCHS is hiring for positions related to YHDP. | |
Resident Advisor
The Resident Advisor (RA), in conjunction with the Associate Director of Transitional Programs, provides day-to-day guidance and assistance to residential residents, in a safe and secure environment.
Learn how to apply here.
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Therapist Clinical mental health
As the leader of the treatment team, a Therapist is responsible for providing clinical assessments, counseling, advocacy, and support services for a diverse caseload including adults, adolescents, and families experiencing multiple and complex trauma, as well as a myriad of other mental health challenges and their expression.
Full and part-time positions available
Find out more about the position and how to apply here.
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New Proposed HUD Rule: 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent | |
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Under this proposed rule, when tenants who reside in public housing or in properties receiving Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) face eviction for nonpayment of rent, public housing agencies (PHAs) and owners would need to provide those tenants with written notification at least 30 days prior to the commencement of a formal judicial eviction procedure for lease termination. Public comments are open until January 30.
- Learn more about the rule on NLIHC's website.
- You can read the full Proposed Rule in full and offer comments here.
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My Dog is My Home Fellowship Program
Opportunity to Learn about Co-sheltering Programs
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About 3 times a year, My Dog Is My Home holds "Open Houses" in the following locations - New York City, Los Angeles, and Cincinnati. At these Open Houses, My Dog is My Home works with a host site they have identified as a model operator of emergency shelter and/or PSH that keeps people and pets together (co-sheltering).
My Dog is My Home invites providers in the local area to come to the host site for a 1/2-day program to learn about the co-sheltering program and then take a tour, and then the regional cohort is provided with quarterly follow-up calls to support any further exploration of co-sheltering implementation.
Now they are able to fund travel expenses for a small number of providers outside of these 3 locations that are interested in learning more about co-sheltering but do not have a model program in their area.
Interested parties can learn how to apply here
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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.
Search the Home Connect database here.
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Project Clean Slate
Project Clean Slate is a free expungement program for Detroit residents. In the city of Detroit, it is estimated that 215,000 Detroiters have criminal records, and that there are approximately 168,000 individuals who are eligible for criminal record expungement.
Find out how you can register for help on the City of Detroit's website.
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Food pantries & soup kitchens
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COVID Tests & vaccination Sites
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