“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” - Maya Angelou | | |
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Official Detroit CoC
Newsletter
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If you live in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park and are experiencing homelessness, please call CAM at (313) 305-0311. Intake is call-in only.
NEW CAM Operating hours: Monday through Friday, 8AM - 6PM
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If you haven't already, make sure to check out the new CAM website. We're continually improving the site and adding more information including service updates and reports. | |
For regular updates, sign up for the CAM newsletter here.
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The 2024 Detroit CoC Board Elections are coming this Fall. As a board member, you can offer solutions to improve outcomes for those experiencing homelessness. This includes setting funding priorities, overseeing the Coordinated Entry system, reviewing applications, and evaluating CoC provider programs. Your active participation will assist us in making homeless rare, brief, and non-recurring. More information will be provided at the next Detroit CoC General Membership Meeting, September 19, at 1:30 PM.
You can register for the meeting here.
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Pope Francis Thrive-K
September 23, 2023, 10:30 AM| Belle Isle
Thrive-K is a 5K fun run/walk followed by a finish line party with food, drinks, games, and activities.
Register here
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NOAH Project Sock-it-to-me September
For the month of September, Noah Project is asking for donations of men's socks, men's boxer briefs, and women's underwear. You can schedule a drop-off by contacting ops@noahprojectdetroit.org
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Empowerment Plan 10th Anniversary Event | November 16th, 2023 6:00 PM | One Campus Martius | | |
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The Empowerment Plan is celebrating 10 years of helping those experiencing homelessness with their Annual Event!
The Empowerment Plan's aim is to break the cycle of homelessness. Their mission is twofold: create durable winter coats that convert into sleeping bags for those experiencing homelessness; and empowering those with lived experience through employment and training through the coat manufacturing process.
Learn more about the event and register here.
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Homeless Awareness Month
November 2024
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"Homeless Awareness Month (HAM) takes place every November in Michigan to raise awareness about issues relating to housing insecurity and homelessness and to get communities invested in making a difference. [The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness] MCAH promotes HAM throughout Michigan, providing support for local partner events and leading the state’s communication and awareness raising campaign.
This year's theme: Everyone Has A Role In Ending Homelessness
Michigan’s observance, which has taken place for nearly 20 years, has become an essential part of our collective effort to promote awareness and understanding of those experiencing homelessness.
[MCAH] will be hosting and promoting events around the state during the entire month of November, and we want you to join us! Register your event to be shared in our public Homeless Awareness Month calendar, and help raise awareness through MCAH’s social media educational campaign on Facebook. "
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The Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness (MCTEH) 2023 Michigan Summit on Ending Homelessness is coming up in October! Check out MCTEH's website regularly for registration and session updates. | |
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Call For Presentations for NAEH's 2024
Innovations and Solutions for
Ending Unsheltered Homelessness
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In requesting submissions at its conference, the [National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH)] seeks to highlight a diverse range of voices and perspectives. Submissions are open to anyone with skill, background, knowledge, or expertise relevant to ending homelessness. Speakers with lived expertise of homelessness, and speakers presenting research & data, are especially encouraged to submit proposals. The deadline to submit proposals is October 9, 2023. Find out more about submission guidelines and the conference on NAEH's website | | |
Promoting Holistic Care for Homeless Populations | Tuesday, September 26 | 4 PM EST | |
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Join the Housing Narrative Lab for an engaging discussion about the connection between health and homelessness, and the harmful narratives that often shape healthcare for people without stable housing. Speakers include individuals who have firsthand experience with homelessness and healthcare providers who will shed light on the ways we need to reframe healthcare – whether offered on the streets or in hospitals.
The discussion is part of a planned series that aims to shift public discussions about healthcare for the homeless, focusing on the ways narratives can support more effective and compassionate care.
Register here.
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Suicide Prevention Skills Training
Monday, September 18, 2023 | 1:00 PM
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This evidence-based training with over $20 million worth of research will give people the tools to identify and assist someone who is suicidal. You will walk away, being able to identify warning signs of suicide more easily. Decrease apprehension about asking someone about suicide and get someone the help they need once we determine they are suicidal. After attending the entire session, you will receive a three-year QPR Gatekeeper Certificate of Participation. A booklet covering the information will be mailed to you. This training is aimed at everybody; you do not need clinical skills.
Register here.
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