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“Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.” ― James Baldwin, Notes of a Native Son

If you live in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park and are experiencing homelessness, please call CAM (313) 305-0311. CAM intake is call-in only.

In Memoriam

Our team is saddened to say goodbye to our dear friend and colleague, Paul Paul. Paul has been providing IT services to HAND since 2013. He was essential in moving HAND from a network shared with another agency to our independent IT system. Paul was always willing to go "above and beyond for us." Whether it was trouble with our equipment or a user error, Paul was always patient and worked to get a resolution, which made our work easier.

As said best by one of our team members, "I'll always think of him as one of our co-laborers in the fight to end homelessness." In true Paul fashion, he helped others in his last act by donating his organs. Paul will truly be missed. We hope that he is enjoying his permanent fishing trip in the sky.

-- Tasha Gray, Executive Director, Homeless Action Network of Detroit

CAM Transition

The Continuum has been undergoing a major transformation with the collective process of transitioning CAM, the Detroit CoC's Coordinated Entry (CE) system. For the most recent information on the project, updates, and meetings, please go to HAND's website.

Billions of dollars in EITC benefits weren’t claimed last year. Are you losing out on money you could be getting back? Check to see if you qualify!

Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC)

For local help filing taxes & applying for the EITC or other tax credits, WayneMetro offers free tax preparation services. To book your appointment, either go to Wayne Metro's website, call (313)388-9799 or (313)244-0274.

The United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) also offers free and low cost tax preparation services. Preregister for services here

To file taxes on your own, use this free from the UWSEM: myfreetaxes.com/

To register scan QR code or go here. Unable to attend but still need legal advice? Call the Counsel & Advocacy Law Line at 888-783-8190

Warming Centers

The best way to locate a warming center is to call CAM at 313-305-0311. Outside of CAM operating hours, you can contact the following locations:

Detroit at Work

Adult Scholarship Programs

Detroit at Work has several scholarship opportunities for adults to earn a degree or GED, or do on-the-job training while being paid. Some programs include other support services to aid in Detroiters in maintaining employment.

1.   Learn to Earn Scholarships

2.   High School Diploma Scholarships

3.   Skills for Life Scholarships

4.   50 Different Career Training Scholarships

5.   Jump Start Scholarships

For more information call go to the Detroit at Work website or call (313) 962-9675

MCTEH Racial Equity Strategic Planning Project: What Happens Next?

Michigan's Campaign to End Homelessness (MCTEH) is hosting this meeting as part of the racial equity strategic planning project the Campaign initiated in January of last year. Staff from C4 Innovations and members of various CoC Equitable Results Teams (CERTs) will provide updates from the November Presentation of Findings webinar and layout what comes next for this work and how you can connect with what is happening locally.  

Stakeholders and anybody who is interested in making their local homeless response system more just and equitable to can attend. 

Register for the webinar here.

Read MCTEH's Action Plan

The City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department is seeking a Choice Neighborhoods Housing Specialist to assist in managing the housing plan within the City’s federal Choice Neighborhoods grant, as part of a broader neighborhood transformation plan in the Greater Corktown neighborhood. 

Key responsibilities include coordinating and managing tasks, meetings and deliverables related to the Choice Neighborhoods housing phases; managing the Choice Neighborhoods housing development timeline; serving as a liaison to the Housing Implementation Entity to navigate City processes and entitlements; and ensuring that resident relocation is planned and coordinated according to HUD standards. 

Read the full job description and apply here.

Download the detailed job description. The online application is available on Cass Community Social Services' website.

You can use this self care bingo as a check-in with yourself or send to others! Adapted from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Self Care Inventory.

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