“The function of freedom is to free someone else.” - Toni Morrison | | |
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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.
Operating hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9am-5pm; Wednesday: 11am-5pm
All information related to the CAM Transition is located on HAND's website.
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HUD ANNOUNCES $2.8 BILLION IN ANNUAL FUNDING TO HELP PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
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March 28, 2023 - "To help individuals and families experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $2.8 billion in Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Awards for thousands of local homeless service and housing programs across the United States."
Read the full announcement
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Meredith joined the HAND team in March of 2023 as the Youth Homelessness Coordinator. In this role, she works closely with the CoC team to prioritize efforts related to addressing youth homelessness. This work includes managing newly funded projects as a part of the National Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) that centers and uplifts youth voices and leadership. She thinks we can all agree that no young person should have to experience homelessness and that as a society, we have a moral imperative to do something. | |
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Detroit CoC Letter of Support Policy UPDATE | |
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The Detroit Continuum of Care Board has approved a newly revised Letter of Support Policy for development teams applying to City of Detroit HOME and Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), including but not limited to HOME, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Gap Financing, etc.
Please take a moment to review the new policy and share out with your networks where applicable.
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New Mariners Inn Facility | Congratulations to Mariners Inn on the groundbreaking for their new project, The Anchor Recovery Space. The Anchor will be a 65,500 square foot, mixed-use facility, offering 44 Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) apartments, 40 recovery housing rooms, onsite substance use treatment, and retail space. The campus will serve homeless individuals and families in Detroit. | |
HAND Internship Presentation Day | |
Friday, April 14 | 12:00 PM - 1:00PM | | |
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Did you know each newsletter supplement is created by an intern?
Learn about about the other ways they assisted HAND this winter by attending our virtual Internship Presentation Day taking place Friday, April 14 from 12:00 PM - 1:00PM.
No registration is required, just use this link to join.
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MSHDA Request for Proposals: Non-Congregate Shelter
As a part of the State of Michigan HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, the Rental Assistance & Homeless Solutions (RAHS) Division of MSHDA is announcing a Request For Proposals (RFP) for Acquisition, Construction, and/or Rehabilitation of Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) Units. The RFP, all related documents, and webinar registrations may be found at MSHDA HOME-ARP.
RFP Launch Webinar is Tuesday, April 4th, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. Registration is required.
Register here.
In support of the RFP, MSHDA will also host open office hours for applicants and interested community members. Questions and answers from open office hours will be posted on the MSHDA HOME-ARP website.
No registration is required. Links below will allow immediate entrance at the dates and times noted below.
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Tuesday, April 18th from 1:00 - 2:00 PM via Zoom
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Monday, May 1st from 10:00 -11:00 AM via Zoom.
The Phase I application deadline is Friday, May 5th, 2023, at 5PM. Late applications will not be considered.
All questions related to this RFP and any other programs utilizing HOME-ARP funds may be directed to MSHDA-HOMEARP@Michigan.gov.
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Michigan Nonprofit Relief Fund
March 22, 2023, formal applications opened for the Michigan Nonprofit Relief Fund. Michigan’s small nonprofits can now formally apply for the $35M relief fund. This is a one-time infusion of capital into Michigan's nonprofit sector to provide relief to these critical organizations, while allowing them to continue or expand their services to areas hit the hardest by COVID-19 and to populations that are underserved and underrepresented. This program is administered by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA).
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AmeriCorps Request for Proposals
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The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH) is seeking housing and homeless service providers interested in increasing services and capacity through AmeriCorps service to serve as AmeriCorps host sites. MCAH offers two streams of AmeriCorps programming. AmeriCorps State & AmeriCorps VISTA. For AmeriCorps State, applications are due Friday, May 19 for the upcoming 2023 – 2024 program year, with members beginning service this fall. VISTA applications are due on a rolling basis.
MCAH will be hosting an informational webinar for both of MCAH's AmeriCorps Programs on April 26th at 10:00 AM. Register here.
For any organizations interested in learning more about MCAH's AmeriCorps programs, please contact the Program Director Kelli Beavers at kbeavers@mihomeless.org.
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SER YouthBuild Paid Training | | |
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As a pre-apprenticeship YouthBuild program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, SER Metro-Detroit YouthBuilders (ages 18 – 24) can choose between two career pathways rooted in leadership and service while completing their high school diploma or GED: Construction Trades or Health Care. Participants have the opportunity to earn and learn while exploring 22 trades, gain hands-on experience, and earn credentials needed for the industry.
sermetro.org/youth-registration
youth@sermetro.org
(313) 945-5200 x2
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Detroit Home Connect
Detroit Home Connect is a new Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department (HRD) tool that helps people locate affordable rental housing in the city. There are options that allow users to customize their search based on family size, age, and income. For more information, contact detroithomeconnect@detroitmi.gov.
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Housing Supports for
Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness
Apr 19, 2023 02:00 PM EST
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This webinar will present an overview of factors impacting older adults experiencing homelessness and share strategies to support their housing needs. Webinar objectives:
- Describe unique considerations affecting older adults experiencing homelessness.
- Identify 2-3 promising practices to support older adults experiencing homelessness as they transition into housing.
- Discuss 2-3 strategies to address the needs of older adults experiencing homelessness within the community.
Register here
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Michigan Homeless Policy Council Meeting
Next meeting: April 12, 2023 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM
The mission of the Michigan Homelessness Policy Council is to play a leadership role in reducing instances of homelessness in Michigan by assisting the Michigan Interagency Council on Homelessness in carrying out its assigned duties in a collaborative manner that fosters pursuit of evidence based best practices to develop, adopt and update a 10-year plan to end homelessness. Meetings are open to the public which can be accessed here.
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Building Michigan’s Communities Conference (BMCC) | |
May 9-10, Lansing Michigan
The foundation for the BMCC is Michigan’s first Statewide Housing Plan and in addressing the longstanding housing inequities that have been amplified by the global pandemic. The intersections to housing are vast so our target audience is broad – from community advocates to officials, environmental justice advocates to businesses, those who serve vulnerable and special populations, developers, construction industry, architects, preservationists, and those across the housing continuum.
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Virtual - Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET
The 2023 HIV & Housing Summit brings together Ryan White and housing/homeless service providers, as well as other interested participants, to focus on housing issues for persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This event prioritizes the impact of housing on an individual’s ability to achieve and sustain positive health outcomes. Workshop topics are targeted to both housing case workers and HIV service workers, in an effort to build shared knowledge and provide opportunities for networking and relationship building.
Deadline to Register is Tuesday, May 23, 2023
More details and registration information here
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2023 Summit to End Homelessness | |
October 23 - 24
The Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness (MCTEH) partners offer a Summit on Ending Homelessness in the fall of each year. The Summit provides a forum for federal and state government, as well as statewide services agencies, to share best practices in ending homelessness. This two-day event allows time for networking and collaboration for case managers and administrators alike who are diligently working to improve the welfare of people in Michigan who are living in poverty and homelessness. More information coming soon, so remember to check MCTEH's site regularly.
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Reminder: Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV) Annual Conference
May 24-25, Dearborn
Registration information is available on MCEDSV's site.
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Several Detroit Homeless Service Providers are hiring for multiple positions
- Alternative for Girls (AFG) - View a full list of careers with descriptions here.
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Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO) - Job descriptions can be found here.
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