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“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate action of its members.” ― Coretta Scott King

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.



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Every Person Counts 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 in adult sizes are preferred. 

Sponsor a Street Ambassador

Street Ambassadors are people who are currently, or formerly, homeless, who help our teams effectively engage with people on the streets. Make a financial donation of $100 to provide a stipend to a Street Ambassador. There are two ways to donate:

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

Donate online

Download the flyer

Learn about other ways you can help make our PIT Count successful on HAND's website.

Homelessness Solutions Public Outreach Webinar 

January 12, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department will be hosting a webinar for non-profit agencies interested in applying for ESG and CDBG funding through the Homelessness Solutions Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). This webinar will cover application threshold requirements, program types, eligible activities, and funding requirements. 

Programs funded through this NOFA: 

• Homeless Street Outreach 
• Emergency Shelter, Warming Center, Drop-In Day Center 
• Rapid Re-Housing 
• Homelessness Prevention 

This webinar is best suited for organizations that have not gone through this NOFA process in the recent past. Specific details regarding the NOFA release dates and webinars will be provided later this month. Agencies interested in learning more about funding for homeless services through the City of Detroit should register for the webinar by clicking here or using the link below.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Donna Lyons at donna.lyons@detroitmi.gov. 

[Pre-recorded] 2023 Human Right to Housing Report Card

This webinar is an overview of the 2023 Human Right to Housing Report Card, analyzing and grading the U.S.'s performance on ensuring this right to its people, and learn about how you can use the human rights framework in your own advocacy!

You can access the video here and read the full report here.

[Pre-recorded] Landlord Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

In Michigan, the law sets forth the rights and duties of landlords and tenants. In this webinar hosted by the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, guests will discuss entering into a lease agreement, the duty to pay monthly rent, the duty to keep the property habitable and in good repair, eviction proceedings, and the security deposit process.

You can watch the webinar here.

Related: A Practical Guide for Tenants & Landlords from the State of Michigan

Find out more here.

https://mcedsv.org/

Register for NLIHC's Housing Policy Forum 2024 here.

Homeless Persons' Memorial Day

December 21

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day takes place each year on the longest night of the year, the winter solstice (usually December 21st). The first Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day was commemorated in 1990. While we remember those we have lost this year, we cannot let this be the start of another year of growing homelessness.

Below are services that commemorate the day.

Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Service and Luncheon

Date: Thursday, December 21 | 1:00 – 3:00pm

Location: The Cathedral of St. Paul Detroit

https://detroitcathedral.org/

One Life, Too Many. Another Year, Too Long. On the first day of winter and the longest night of the year, people in our communities will die without a home.

Register for the virtual ceremony here.

Take Action TODAY to Reform Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Top congressional leaders are working quickly to reach a bipartisan agreement before the end of the year to expand the Child Tax Credit and revive several expired business tax incentives. If a deal is reached, the tax package could also include resources to expand and reform the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). It is critical that Congress ensure that any new LIHTC resources included in a tax package serve the millions of households experiencing or at risk of homelessness – those most harmed by our nation’s housing crisis.

Ask your members of Congress to pair any expansion of LIHTC with key bipartisan reforms, including:

• Expanding the basis boost – known as the Extremely Low-Income (ELI) Basis Boost – for housing developments that set aside at least 20% of units for households with extremely low incomes or those experiencing homelessness.
• Designating Tribal and rural communities as “Difficult to Develop Areas” (DDAs), which would make it more financially feasible for developers to build affordable homes in these areas.

Contact your senators and representatives – including those who serve on the Senate Finance Committee or House Ways & Means Committee – to urge them to ensure that any new LIHTC resources can reach households experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Find your congress members here.

Learn more on NLIHC's website.

Download the brochure

Food pantries & soup kitchens

• Gleaners
• Forgotten Harvest
• Capuchin Soup Kitchen

COVID Tests & vaccination Sites

• Free COVID-19 Tests - Order tests.
• Find a vaccination site - At vaccines.gov

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Email Kimberly Benton at kimberly@handetroit.org

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