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If you live in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park and are experiencing homelessness, please call CAM at (313) 305-0311.
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CAM Call Line Operating hours:
Monday through Friday, 8am - 6pm
Visit camdetroit.org
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Reminder: NOAH In-Person Access Point
Temporarily Closed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the CAM Access point at NOAH will be temporarily closed until further notice for site maintenance and enhancements. Additional information regarding resuming regular hours will be sent as available.
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Other ways to access CAM services. Call CAM at (313) 305 - 0311 or going to one of the following Access Points for in-person assessments. | | |
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Cass Community
Social Services
11850 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm
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Detroit VA
(For Veterans)
4646 John R
Red Tower, 2nd floor
Detroit, MI 48201
Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm
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CAM Community Feedback Survey
Shelter Access
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CAM began the updated Shelter Prioritization process on January 29, 2024, as a means to address shelter referrals according to need and risk. Currently, if an individual seeking shelter engages with CAM, an assessment is completed and the client is added to a prioritization list.
Individuals are offered shelter referrals according to their place on the list. At 10 am, CAM creates a reservation list and contacts all clients with a reservation by phone, text, email, and Street Outreach. If a referral is not claimed by 2 pm, CAM offers the referral by mass text message.
Information collected through this survey will inform Shelter Access Planning and may affect long-term access options. The survey has 21 questions, primarily multiple choice. Your answer will still be recorded if you choose to skip questions. For more information, contact Brenna Welch at bwelch@waynemetro.org
The last day to fill out the survey is April 22, 2024.
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Public Comments Sought for
CoC Competition Materials
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There are two public comment opportunities related to the upcoming FY2024 Continuum of Care Competition. All comments are due by 11:59 pm on April 17, 2024. | |
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Comments are sought on the draft FY2024 Renewal Project Evaluation and Scoring Criteria, which may be accessed here. The recommended scoring and evaluation criteria for the upcoming FY2024 Continuum of Care (CoC) competition evaluates renewal project performance over the course of 2023.
Comments on the proposed renewal project evaluation criteria must be submitted here.
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Comments are sought on proposed changes to the Detroit CoC Funding Appeals Policy, which can be accessed here. Recommended changes are noted in red font, with additional notes in the document providing rationale for the proposed change.
Comments to the Appeals Policy must be submitted here.
All comments will be reviewed by the Values and Funding Priorities Committee, with the final documents presented to the Detroit CoC Board for a vote at their May 6, 2024 Board meeting. You can register for that meeting here.
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All comments are due by 11:59 pm on April 17, 2024. For more information, contact Amanda Sternberg at amanda@handetroit.org or (313) 380-1714. | |
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Ambassador Program
Applications due by April 28th at 11:59pm
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The second round of applications for the Ambassador Program are now open!
As an ambassador you will work to assist individuals navigating the homeless response system in the cities of Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck. You will provide assistance through education, mediation, resource connection, and advocacy. Ambassadors will partner with staff in the homeless response system to design educational content, support clients in mediating their concerns, making connections to community based resources, and advocating for system wide changes that are needed to improve the supports clients receive. Lastly, ambassadors will receive compensation for their work.
Note: The applications will be reviewed based upon the narrative responses provided. Please give yourself the time to provide thorough and thoughtful responses to the questions posed.
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Americorps Accepting Applications
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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 for the 2024-2025 Program Year. Read the RFP here. Deadline to submit application is April 19, 2024.
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For any organizations interested in learning more about MCAH's AmeriCorps programs, please contact the Program Director Eric Krogsrud at ekrogsrud@mihomeless.org. |
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DWIHN and Ruth Ellis Center
S.O.G.I.E. Training Series
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Trainings include 12 FREE CEUs through the NASW of Michigan. Trainers can be reached at training@ruthelliscenter.org for more information or accommodations. | |
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Gender Affirming Care
April 17 | 9am EST
Register here.
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SOGIE 5 Core Elements
May 7 | 10:00am EST
Register here.
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S.O.G.I.E. 101
May 13 | 1pm - 4pm EST
Register here.
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Family Support with LGBTQ+ Children
May 15 | 1pm - 4pm EST
Register here.
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Inclusive SOGIE Data Collection in Systems of Care
May 20 | 1pm - 4pm EST
Register here.
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Find out how you can join at JohnsonvGrantsPass.org. | |
MCAH's Advocacy Day allows a wide-range of stakeholders the opportunity to speak with Michigan legislators and staffers to inform about and advocate for laws to prevent and end homelessness.
Homelessness is a big issue affecting thousands of people in our state. Homelessness Advocacy Day will shine a spotlight on the critical need for solutions. Join us to address this urgent question. The answer will require our collective action and spirit.
Register here.
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Fair Housing Month Webinars | |
Detroit Fair Housing Month Presentation | |
April 16, 2024 |10:00am – 11:00am EST
In honor of Fair Housing Month 2024, HUD’s virtual information session will include an overview of fair housing law, discrimination, and disability rights as they pertain to reasonable accommodations and modifications. The goal of the presentation is to enhance awareness of fair housing rights and applicable reasonable accommodation laws. The information presented is intended to assist housing providers, case managers, and others who are working to remove disparities in housing for persons with disabilities while working to ensure full compliance with fair housing laws.
No registration required. Webinar will take place on the Microsoft Teams platform. Click here to join the session.
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Unlawful Lockouts:
Violations and Remedies
April 23, 2024 | 10am EST
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This webinar explores the kind of unlawful “self-help” evictions and other actions landlords have engaged in to make the tenant move. These actions include more than a landlord changing locks. Other unlawful actions include using force or threat of force to coerce the tenant to move; removing or destroying a tenant’s property; interrupting or terminating utility items such as heat, running water, hot water, electric, or gas service; or introducing noise, odor, or other nuisance. Find out what can be done and what damages can be recovered when an unlawful lockout occurs.
If you have questions or require an accommodation due to a disability, please send an email to Steve Tomkowiak at stomkowiak@fairhousingdetroit.org
Register here
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Accessing Legal Services and Changing Laws to End Youth Homelessness | |
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April 17, 2024 | 2pm EST
April 18, 2024 | 4pm EST
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This webinar will provide resources to help you and your community break down legal and policy barriers impacting youth experiencing housing instability. You'll hear from a youth advocate and their attorney about the importance of engaging a lawyer and how that can be a game changer in removing hard stops and barriers affecting youth, whether it's a criminal issue, an access issue, or preventing eviction/increasing stability - and more! You'll also learn about the importance of state and local advocacy work and how anyone can get involved to remove policy barriers affecting youth and to rewrite/create good policy supporting youth.
Register for April 17 webinar here. Register for April 18 webinar here.
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Coordinated Entry:
Best Practices in Centering Equity and
Ensuring Effectiveness
April 18, 2024 | 3pm EST
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Effective Coordinated Entry systems increase consistency, efficiency, and equity in communities’ work to end homelessness. In practice, implementation has been an enormous challenge—making the scale of homelessness more visible, laying bare gaps in existing services, while exposing and in many cases exacerbating racial inequities within homelessness and housing systems. Learn from communities who are taking these challenges head on, harnessing the new visibility and clarity that Coordinated Entry has provided, and taking bold steps towards realizing the promise of a more equitable and functional Coordinated Entry System.
Register here.
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Building Michigan Communities Conference
May 14 - 15, 2024
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The BMCC attracts a wide range of attendees from elected officials and staff to housing service providers – for those across the housing continuum.
Register here.
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MCEDSV Annual Conference
May 22-23, 2024
- Dive deep into discussions on survivor needs, resiliency, allyship, and institutional change.
- Connect with interdisciplinary professionals and activists to strengthen partnerships and foster growth.
- Explore the innovative ways advocates are making a difference in anti-violence work.
Register here
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Detroit Justice Center
Housing Court Info Session
May 6, 2024, 2pm - 4pm
4731 Grand River Ave
Detroit, MI 48208
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The Detroit Justice Center will be providing free legal clinics. These info sessions are designed to give you the resources and knowledge to advocate for yourself. No registration necessary. Come hear from DJC attorneys and learn how to navigate Housing Court, including evictions, subsidized housing, land contracts, and repair issues.
To get the most out of the session, bring your lease or land contract, court documents, and your questions. Documents are optional.
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Food pantries & soup kitchens
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Detroit Affordable Housing Database
Find affordable rental housing in Detroit on Detroit Home Connect, a resource to find multi-family housing based on your income and household needs. Search the Home Connect database here.
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Project Clean Slate
Project Clean Slate is a free expungement program for Detroit residents. Find out how you can register for help on the City of Detroit's website.
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Can you guess what this is? The answer will be revealed in the next newsletters. | |
What can run but never walk, have a mouth but never talk, have a head that never weeps, and a bed that never sleeps? | | | | |
