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Detroit Continuum of Care | November 21 2022
If you are experiencing homelessness in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park,
call CAM (313) 305-0311
🦃 News & Resources 🦃
CAM operations will be temporarily remote until further notice. Consumers in need of assistance can call 313-305-0311
CAM Update

CAM operations will be remote until further notice. Consumers can still call 313-305-0311 for service.

More information and resources are available at camdetroit.org
📢 Employment Opportunity!
The Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND), is seeking an experienced consultant to help us identify a new Coordinated Entry Lead Agency. We are looking for a consultant/contractor to serve as project manager to oversee the successful transition and onboarding of a new Coordinated Entry Lead Agency. If you feel that your expertise is a good fit for this role, please submit a proposal. All submissions are due no later than 5pm on December 19th.

The RFP and more details are on HAND's website.
Veteran Housing Flex Fund
For the second year in a row, HAND is partnering with Community Solutions Built for Zero and Rocket Mortgage for the Veteran Flex Funds program. Working with local homeless service providers, the program provides veterans a one-time grant for housing-related expenses. This includes first month's rent, security deposit, move-in assistance, utilities, and more! View last year's program outcomes here. And stay tuned for more information.
2023 Board Election Winners!
Congratulations to our newly-elected board members:

Michael Centi - Wayne Metro Community Action Agency

Erica George - Cass Community Social Services

Taura Brown - Detroit Eviction Defense
Internship Presentation Day
Friday, December 16th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Save the date Friday, December 16th 2022 12pm - 1pm HAND Internship Presentation Day This virtual event will be open to the CoC to meet the Fall class of HAND interns. We hope this will be a resource to network for possible employment opportunities within
HAND is hosting a virtual Internship Presentation Day. Register here. For any questions, please email kimberly@handetroit.org
Recruiting Employers for Job Fair
Wednesday, December 14th from 1pm-5pm
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) is hosting a job fair and recruiting employers.

COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) allowed Wayne Metro to temporarily hire 150 workers. Funding ending in late December will leave 100+ staff without employment. 

The job fair is to help workers obtain permanent employment in the human services field; in positions related to customer service, data entry, call center, administration, and management with comparable pay. These staff members are highly skilled, professional and employable.

The job fair will be held at the Wayne County Community College District - Downriver Campus, 21000 Northline Rd. Taylor, MI 48180 (First Floor Rooms-EPAC 3 & 4 and Concourse).

Hiring Employers can register here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Marchese at smarchese@waynemetro.org
2023 Housing Policy Forum 
March 20-23
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) forum will offer participants opportunities to engage with and learn from thought-leaders, tenant and community leaders, policy experts, researchers, affordable housing practitioners, and leaders from Capitol Hill who will discuss the state of the affordable housing crisis in America and its solutions. Registration for the event opens November 28. Find out more on the Coalition's website. 
Protect Yourself Against RSV Infection
Giving Thanks Wishing you a warm & wonderful Thanksgiving!
If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, go to pantry.net for a map of local pantries or call 211.