NOTE:
This page serves Metro Detroit & Detroit, Out-Wayne County, Lenawee, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
You may also want to check with your House of Worship as many do have a separate fund for emergencies like this.
Please do NOT call Houses of Worship you do not attend or belong to! This help is usually for CHURCH MEMBERS
or REGULAR ATTENDERS. It is unreasonable to expect to receive help if you are not a member and do not contribute
to the center with your time, talents and tithes!
Be sure and look under the FINANCIAL RESOURCES webpages as well as there are charities that will help people
with this as well especially those that are ill!
for other similar programs!
NATIONAL RESOURCES:
Cancer Recovery Foundation Women's Cancer Fund
6380 Flank Dr. Suite 400
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Helps women facing cancer with financial burdens associated with the disease by providing help with rent and utility
assistance. Also provides referrals to additional available patient assistance. Accepts applications for assistance from
medical professionals & social workers on behalf of their patients. Program disburses assistance on a monthly basis
based on each patient’s individual situation and availability of funds.
See note above concerning other Cancer resources!
STATE RESOURCES & OPEN TO MULTIPLE COUNTIES:
NOTE: ANNOUNCED 11/25/2013
Recent legislation approved by Governor Snyder declares that if you are a disabled veteran owning your own home, you
may be exempt from paying property taxes. Disabled veterans who have been discharged from the Armed Forces under
honorable conditions and meet one of the following criteria now qualify for this tax exemption in Michigan:
1. Has been determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled as
a result of military service entitled to veterans’ benefits at the 100% rate.
2. Has a certificate from the United States Veterans’ Administration, or its successors, certifying that he or she is receiving
or has received pecuniary assistance due to disability for specially adapted housing.
3. Has been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable
NEW PROGRAM!!!!!
State of Michigan Dept. of Human Services
The Refugee Assistance Program is a federally-funded program which helps persons admitted into the U.S. as refugees to become self-sufficient after their arrival. Temporary refugee cash assistance and refugee medical assistance is available to eligible refugees who do not qualify for cash assistance (through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program), Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid.
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Refugee cash and medical assistance is available for up to eight months after entry into the U.S. Employment Services, health screenings and foster care services for unaccompanied minors are other programs available to refugees.
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Eligibility for refugee cash and medical assistance is available for up to eight months after entry into the U.S.or date asylum was granted, if you have one of the following immigration statuses:
- Iraqi or Afghan Special Immigrant VISA (SIV) holders
Immigration status is determined by officials from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The Newcomer Rental Subsidy Program Just added 10/5/24
Email: LEO-RefugeeServices@michigan.gov
The Newcomer Rental Subsidy program provides Refugees and other Newcomer population-eligible households with
rental assistance up to $500 per month for up to 12 months, with eligibility based on immigration status and household income. To see the requirements of this program, please go to
NOTE:
Nearly ALL of the agencies listed below REQUIRE you to apply for State Emergency Relief Funds FIRST at your local
Department of Human Services site OR online BEFORE contacting them. You will either be approved for S.E.R. funds
and receive a check from the D.H.S. department OR you will be turned down and will receive what is called a "decision
notice" that D.H.S. will mail to you. Do NOT throw away this notice! You will need if you are turned down to apply for
help from these other sources.
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Department of Human Services
To find your local office!
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You can now apply ONLINE and save a trip to the office!
D.H.S. Home Ownership Services may help prevent loss of a home, providing services such as:
1. House payments (mortgage or land-contract payments), including principal, interest, legal fees and escrow for taxes
and insurance.
2. Property taxes and fees
3. Mobile home lot rent for owners or purchasers of mobile homes
4. Insurance coverage required by a mortgage or land contract
The lifetime Home Ownership Services maximum is $2000. The lifetime maximum is the combined cumulative total of all
homeownership service payments. Home Ownership Services cannot be approved if the the emergency was client-caused.
The total amount of taxes past due for all years does not exceed $2000. A client-caused emergency is when an SER group
fails to pay required payments for the six-month period prior to the month of application. Good cause may exist (except for property taxes) as a basis for an applicant's failure to prevent an emergency.
CORKTOWN HEALTH
1726 Howard
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313-832-3300
Email: info@corktownhealth.org
Website: https://corktownhealth.org/services/financial-assistance
Offering Financial Support To Those Living With HIV:
The Housing and EFA programs provide emergency financial assistance to households experiencing utility shutoff (past
due bills), eviction, need for assistance with first month’s rent for a new move. This type of assistance is designed to help
clients living with HIV stay engaged or to reengage in medical care. When an applicant does not meet the criteria of our
programs, we work with our network to connect the client to additional resources.
Who is Eligible:
- Persons Must be living with HIV
- Must be a resident of the Detroit Metropolitan Area
- Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair, Lapeer, and Monroe counties
- Income must be 250% below the Federal Poverty Level
- Must have an identified emergency
- Eviction notice, past due/outstanding bills, invoice for first month’s rent, etc.
Health Emergency Lifeline Programs (H.E.L.P.)
1726 Howard
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313-832-3300 888-435-5655
Email: help@helpoffice.org
Website: www.helpoffice.org
May help with emergency or short-term assistance for security deposit & 1 month rent or past due rent and/or mortgage
payments. Must have HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C.
Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan
1921 W. Michigan Ave.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-544-0015 800-482-3041
Emergency financial aid programs including rent, for those affected by hemophilia, von Willibrand, other coagulation
disorders, hepatitis, HIV or AIDS whose bleeding disorder impacts their income. Must not have received aid from this
organization for the past 12 months.
Matrix Human Services
MAIN OFFICE:
1400 Woodbridge
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-962-5255 HIV/AIDS Program: 877-931-3248
Email: inquiries@matrixhs.org
Website: https://www.matrixhumanservices.org/community-health
Housing Assistance:
Without proper housing, we cannot take care of our own health. Rent, mortgage, and housing resources are available.
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
Phone: 313-899-1162
Serves Veterans and spouses of deceased veterans. NOTE: Spouses: You MUST be legally married (and able to prove it!)
at the time of the veteran's death.
NOTE: Please check on this website under VETERAN RESOURCES for more help! There will be a link at the top of this
UNIFIED
Detroit Office:
3968 Mt Elliott
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-446-9800 HOTLINE: 800-872-2437
Email: info@miunified.org
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Ypsilanti Office:
2287 Ellsworth Suite B
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-572-9355
Email: info@miunified.org
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Email: ehardge@miunified.org Edricka Hardge / Housing Specialist
Website: https://miunified.org/Services/Care/HousingAssistance
Housing resources for individuals and heads of household living with HIV that meet certain criteria.
- Permanent Housing Placement
- Short-term and long-term housing subsidy
Education Assistance:
UHHB Detroit Henry Ford Care Coordination Housing Program:
In partnership with Henry Ford Health Systems, this care coordination team assists with housing barriers.
1. Emergency financial assistance one time per year to ensure stable housing and to avoid utility shut-offs
2. Medical case management to improve treatment adherence and an overall healthy
Serves: Jackson • Lenawee • Livingston • Monroe • Washtenaw
Wayne County Soldiers & Sailors Relief
Phone: 313-224-8163
Website: www.waynecounty.com
Serves Veterans and spouses of deceased veterans.
NOTE: Spouses: You MUST be legally married (and able to prove it!) at the time of the veteran's death.
LEGAL RESOURCES:
Legal Aid & Defender Association Eviction Diversion Program
Main Office:
613 Abbott Street Suite #630
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-967-5555 877-964-4700
This program is a voluntary program designed to assist landlords and tenants in resolving back-rent situations without
a credit-damaging court judgement. The program is designed to prevent evictions by intervening before persons lose
their home for non-payment of rent. Landlords filing for evictions of their tenants for non-payment of rent will be provided
with a referral form to Eviction Diversion, which they will then serve upon their tenant. Legal representation will be provid-
ed free of charge by attorneys from the Legal Aid & Defender Association. Court cases will then be assigned to the Eviction Diversion Docket before the judge where the parties will sign an agreement to prevent entry of judgment and time to resolve financial issues.
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If you are a resident of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties and believe you could benefit from our assistance, please call Mondays or Wednesdays between the hours of 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Office Of Eviction Defense
Phone: 866-313-2520
The Office of Eviction Defense is funded with $18 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, which was given by the
Duggan administration. Additionally, the Gilbert Family Foundation has pledged $12 million over the next three years
to provide legal defense for 6,000 low-income Detroit families with children who are facing eviction.
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In Detroit, Right to Counsel helps people who are facing eviction. This law provides eligible low-income renters or tenants
the right to have a lawyer for free to represent them in court. The Office of Eviction Defense works with local legal services
to make sure that tenants going to the 36th District Court for eviction cases can get free legal help and protect their rights.
It doesn't matter where residents come from, or national origin – everyone qualifies for these services based on income.
City residents can get help before they go to court by calling the Detroit Housing Helpline above.
Eviction Preventing Hotline & Mailing Address
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
P.O Box 32873
Detroit, MI 48232
Phone: 866-313-2520
Mayor Mike Duggan said the State of Michigan provided the city with $6.4 million in Federal novel coronavirus relief
funds that can be used to help pay back rent, bringing the amount of federal rental assistance Detroit has received
to $11.5 million. To qualify, tenants must meet income eligibility requirements and must have received a public record
showing that they are facing eviction. Qualifying public records include a notice to quit, summons or judgment. The
income eligibility varies by family size, but a household with four people and a total income of up to $70,900 will qualify
for assistance, said Donald Rencher, the City's Director of Housing and Revitalization.
DETROIT & METRO DETROIT
ACCESS
2651 Saulino Ct.
Dearborn, MI 48120
Phone: 313-842-7010
City of Detroit
Phone: 313-224-3035
The Property Tax Assistance Program (HPTAP) provides an opportunity for challenged homeowners to see a reduction
or even elimination of their current year property taxes. It is important that ALL required documentation is submitted at
time of filing. Incomplete applications will only delay processing and may result in a denial.
Detroit Housing Network JUST ADDED 7/6/24
Phone: 866-313-2520 #3
Our Mission:
The Detroit Housing Network's (DHN) mission is to create healthy neighborhoods and advance racial equity in our com-
munities by increasing housing stability and affordable homeownership for Detroit residents.
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Property Tax Assistance:
Property tax assistance provide solutions to high property tax bills and even property tax foreclosure. Our Members will
work with you to apply for programs and services that provide relief.
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Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention:
Mortgage foreclosure prevention explores available programs and services that may help you avoid mortgage and property
tax foreclosure.
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Title & Probate Assistance:
We’ll help you find resources to keep your home and cover legal fees during the probate process.
Register for services here:
Detroit's Friendship House
9540 Conant
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Phone: 313-871-7443
Serves Hamtramck and nearby Detroit neighborhoods.
Journey to Housing / A Special Work of St. Vincent dePaul Society
44800 Warren Road
Canton, MI 48187
Phone: 734-756-4333
The Journey to Housing Program is a not-for-profit organization helping the hidden homeless:
Our mission is to assist homeless families in finding suitable housing and to provide life skills training as they move toward
self-sufficiency. The Journey to Housing Program is spiritually based and welcomes all in the name of God. We serve those
in need regardless of race, creed, or religious affiliation.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must be homeless (living in a shelter, motel/hotel, vehicle, or with family or friends temporarily)
2. Must have income from Employment, SSI, SSD, or Child Support
3. Must have at least one child under the age of 18 living with the participating parent(s) of the Journey To Housing program
4. Must be willing to be housed in and work near Western Wayne County. (Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, Westland,
Canton, Plymouth, Northville, Livonia, Garden City, and Redford)
5. Must be willing to participate in the Journey To Housing financial and social work programming
6. Preferably, participants of Journey To Housing, will have family support in Western Wayne County or border communities
If you need rent assistance and live in the Metro-Detroit area, please call 313-393-2930.
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St. Vincent de Paul (St. Patrick Church)
135 Superior Blvd.
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: 734-285-9470
Food, clothing, household furnishings, utilities, rent or mortgage assistance, prescriptions, emergency transportation,
gas voucher. Open to downriver residents.
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St John Neumann Conference of St Vincent de Paul
44800 Warren Ave.
Canton, MI 48187
Phone: 734-455-5910
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul / St Thomas a'Becket Conference
555 S. Lilley
Canton, MI 48188
Phone: 734-981-1333
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul / Resurection Conference
48755 Warren
Canton, MI 48187
Phone: 734-451-0444
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul / Our Lady of Good Counsel
47650 N. Territorial
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: 734-453-0326
L.A.H.C. (Enriching Lives-Embracing Diversity)
5275 Kenilworth
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: 313-846-8480
Shelter: Provide rent assistance (assistance is based on availability of funds)
Temporary Shelter: Provide referrals to homeless shelters and hotel/motel programs.
National Faith Homebuyers
DETROIT
615 Griswald Suite 506
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-255-9500
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WESTLAND
32150 Dorsey Suite 16
Westland, MI 48186
Phone: 313-255-9500
Our Mission is to assist our clients in realizing the American Dream of home ownership. Our program provides individuals
and families with resources, knowledge, & financial assistance to become home owners. Will also provide help to prevent
or avoid foreclosure.
Plymouth Community United Way
960 W. Ann Arbor Trail Suite #2
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: 734-453-6879
The Plymouth Community United Way is the LOCAL United Way serving Plymouth, Canton & Western Wayne County.
Southwest Solutions
1700 Waterman
Detroit, MI 48209
Phone: 313-841-8900
THE INFORMATION CENTER
20400 Superior
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 734-282-7171
Rent referrals and/or assistance for downriver residents.
The SALVATION ARMY
Note: Not all of the Corps have rental or mortgage assistance! Assistance varies by funding and year.
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Dearborn Heights Community Corps. Center (housing assistance)
Dearborn Heights 313-563-4457 ext. #105
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Brightmoor Corps Community Center
Detroit 313-532-1281
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Grandale Corps. Community Center
Detroit 313-835-3736
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Harbor Light Corps. Community Center
Detroit 313-964-0577
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Harding Corps. Community Center
Detroit 313-822-2800
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Temple Corps. Community Center
Detroit 313-897-2914
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Plymouth Corps. Community Center (housing assistance)
Plymouth 734-453-5464
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Wayne/Westland Community Corps Center (housing assistance)
Westland 734-722-3660
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Downriver Community Corps Center (does NOT have rental assistance!)
Wyandotte 734-282-0930
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To receive services for rental assistance you must be able to show the following:
1. Valid Michigan picture ID for every adult 18+ in the household and birth certificate for all children under age 8
2. Your address must match the eviction order
3. Proof of all household income within the last 30 days such as Work or Unemployment stubs, DHS/SSI printouts
& letters, copies of checks received for self-employment
4. If there is NO income, you are not able to receive assistance (food stamps DO NOT qualify as income!)
One of the following:
Judgement form from Court or Foreclosure Letter; letter from homeless shelter; letter condemning the building or
a fire report.
All of the following: Landlord Verification Form; decision letter from DHS; proof of commitment and/or checks
from organizations or churches, or money order made payable to the landlord (personal checks or cash NOT accepted)
NOTE: Housing Assistance is available once every 3 years.
United Community Housing Coalition
220 Bagley #224
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: 313-963-3310
Program has recently changed--will help with back rent and landlord/tenant disputes.
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (see other listing at the top of the page!)
Detroit Corporate HQ:
7310 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone:
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Out-County Service Hub:
2121 Biddle Ave.
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: 313-284-6999
Property Tax Assistance for Detroit Residents: Detroit Tax Relief Fund
This program is for Detroit homeowners who LIVE IN and OWN their home and are struggling with property tax debt.
The first step of this program is to apply and be approved for the City of Detroit HOPE property tax exemption for
current year property taxes. Begin an eligibility review for the Detroit Tax Relief Fund online or by phone! 313-244-0274
What is the Detroit Tax Relief Fund?
The Detroit Tax Relief Fund was created by the Gilbert Family Foundation and Rocket Community Fund to eliminate remaining delinquent property taxes for Detroit homeowners who have been approved for Homeowners Property
Exemption (HOPE) program and the Pay As You Stay (PAYS) program.
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Property Tax Assistance: Wayne County
If you are a Wayne County resident who does not live within Detroit and are seeking Property Tax Assistance, please
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Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
Wayne Metro's CONNECT CENTER
Phone: 313- 388-9799
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
In addition to case management services, many of the Wayne Metro’s SHHS programs are able to provide financial
assistance in the form of:
Please note: Due to the requirements and/or limitations of the grants, the amount and type of assistance will vary from
program to program.
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Wayne Metro serves survivors of domestic violence by providing short-or medium-term housing stability assistance to help families move quickly into safe, permanent housing, and then providing the necessary support as they rebuild their lives.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- Security deposit assistance
- Application fee assistance
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SSVF Case Managers will assist Veterans and their families to obtain VA or other public benefits, childcare, transportation
services, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and opportunities for skill building, job training, and education.
SSVF Case Managers will work closely with veteran-serving agencies and community partners to facilitate veterans access-
ing these services regardless of meeting eligibility criteria.
Benefits:
- Rental arrearage and late fees
Westland Rent / Mortgage Relief Fund
36300 Warren
Westland, MI 48185
Phone: 734-793-9399
Email: mapostle@cityofwestland.com Matt Apostle
Website: https://cityofwestland.submittable.com/submit/167342/rent-mortgage-relief-fund
Westland Rent/Mortgage Relief Fund is a program to assist low-moderate Income families whose income has been
negatively affected by COVID-19. The City will provide up to three months of emergency rent or mortgage payments
for households whose income has been affected by COVID-19 due to job loss, reduction of working hours or medical
costs. Preference is given to applicants who deferred rent/mortgage payments during the moratorium. Applications
will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications will be accepted until all grant funds are depleted.
LENAWEE COUNTY
Faith in Action
603 S. Main
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-3305
Income qualified families are eligible to receive help when they have received a shut-off notice or notice to quit/eviction.
Housing Help of Lenawee
307 E. Church
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-264-0782
Housing First Program:
H2Lenawee partners with our Lenawee County community with proactive measures to prevent homelessness from
occurring and to aid those who are faced with homelessness. H2Lenawee may assist with first month's rent, past-
due rent and mortgage foreclosure. An in-depth assessment is made regarding a client’s financial and housing situa-
tion. Case management, client out-reach, landlord mediation, budgeting, housing search and referrals along with other
support services are provided in this program. The goal of this program is to prevent or reduce the amount of time a
household is homeless.
Lenawee Community Action
400 W. South
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517-263-7861 800-438-1845
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program works to help homeless or near homeless Veterans,
both individuals and families, get access to housing and services. The program serves Veterans in Jackson, Lenawee,
and Hillsdale counties. The goal of the program is to promote housing stability among very low-income Veteran families
who reside in or are transitioning to permanent housing.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES, YOU MUST:
1. Be a Veteran, or member of a family, in which the head of household, or spouse of the head of household, is a Veteran
2. Be a Veteran who was not dishonorably discharged
3. Have a household median income not exceeding 50% of area median income
4. Be homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness
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Rental assistance, homelessness prevention & counseling for Non-Veteran families.
MACOMB COUNTY
Samaritan House
62324 Van Dyke
Washington, MI 48094
Phone: 586-336-9956
Shelter Assistance provides financial help to avoid eviction, or for payment of the first month's rent.
Community Housing Network, Inc.
5505 Corporate Suite 300
Troy, MI 48098
Phone: 248-824-7314
Do you live in Macomb County and are you looking for help with your rental arrears or have you found a rental unit &
need help with security deposit and rent? The Macomb County Emergency HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance
(TBRA) program may be able to help! Macomb County Emergency HOME TBRA provides financial assistance to low-
income individuals and families in Macomb County who are experiencing a financial hardship due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Please review the eligibility requirements as well as the required documents. To apply, complete the tenant
application and have the landlord, property manager, or owner complete the Owner Certification. Completed applications
will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Macomb Community Action Agency
21885 Dunham Suite #10
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Phone: 586-469-6999
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Good Shepard Coalition
Samaritan House
These organizations are built by a network of churches and community agencies who work with families in Macomb
County. The goal is to help low-income households within their communities avoid slipping through the cracks of the
social service system. Residents interested in receiving assistance from these 3 agencies are FIRST referred to the
D.H.S. MCCSA (above) for screening & assistance. These organizations help with: funds for rent/mortgage payments,
food assistance, gas vouchers, clothing and more.
The Salvation Army Corps /Community Center (Warren)
Phone: 586-754-7400
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Church/ Community Center (Mt. Clemens)
Phone: 586-469-6712
Provides emergency services and more to needy persons.
Good Shepherd Coalition / Family Resource Center
P.O. Box 26190
Fraser, MI 48026
Phone: 586-307-8888
We assist with funding for current court-ordered evictions, past due - disconnected utilities, and also provide referrals
and resources for additional needs. We receive coordinated funding from local faith- & community-based outreach pro-
grams, private donations, and fundraisers. We work jointly with multiple organizations and agencies to bridge the gap
for need based assistance.
Macomb Charitable Foundation
18215 24 Mile
Macomb, MI 48042
Phone: 586-232-3473
The Macomb Charitable Foundation exists to help children living at or below poverty level in Macomb County. Our goal
is to alleviate the suffering of children and their families by providing financial assistance for items such as but not limited
to; food, clothing, personal care items, rent / utility assistance, vehicle repair, educational assistance and when available
personal & spiritual mentoring.
Open Door Outreach Center
Admin. Building
7170 Cooley Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
Phone: 248-360-2931
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Open Door provides financial assistance, referrals to other collaborative nonprofits and emotional support to families
experiencing emergency utility or housing needs, as funding permits. We meet with people and learn they are often facing evictions, utility shutoffs, car breakdowns or medical problems. When funding is available, we provide people with support -
and we also collaborate with many other church partners to secure additional funding to prevent a crisis. In addition, we
help with referrals to other area services.
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We service families in Waterford, White Lake, West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake, Commerce,
Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake and parts of Wixom. Referrals from other agencies are also accepted.
MONROE COUNTY
Council of Churches
C/O Randy Umfress
Phone: 734-777-0917
Limited, one-time assistance.
Monroe Community Mental Health
1001 S. Raisinville
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-243-7340
First month's rent may be available through the Balance of State Fund through the State for persons with a documented
diagnosis of a mental illness.
Monroe Community Opportunity Program (M.C.O.P.)
1040 S. Telegraph
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-2775 #203 Delinquent taxes dial #225
Depending on qualification, the Rental Assistance Program can help with up to 3 months of rent. Several guidelines apply
for those who qualify. It is required for individuals to fill out a State Emergency Relief (SER) form through the Department
of Human Services (DHS), then receive a decision notice. Individuals must have proof of income to show sustainability as
well as a late notice or eviction notice.
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is a program that offers housing assistance to low-income veterans to
prevent eviction and to assist homeless veterans moving into an apartment. Those who qualify also will receive case man-
agement, access to personal financial planning, health care referrals, and benefits assistance.
Monroe Missionary Baptist
14260 S. Dixie Hwy.
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-6860
Limited assistance with rent or mortgage payments, typically paying only a small portion.
St. Michael's & St. Vincent de Paul
510 W. Front
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-8645
Limited assistance with rent or mortgage payments, typically paying only a small portion.
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St. John's & St. Vincent de Paul
511 S. Monroe
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-8910
Limited assistance with rent or mortgage payments, typically paying only a small portion.
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St. Mary's & St. Vincent de Paul
127 N. Monroe
Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: 734-241-9067
Limited assistance with rent or mortgage payments, typically paying only a small portion.
Veteran's Trust Fund of Monroe
29 Washington
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-240-7359
Limited assistance to veterans who have had wartime service. Must have eviction notice and ability to pay in the future.
OAKLAND COUNTY
Oakland County residents who have fallen behind on their rent, mortgage or utility payments because of a lost job or other
income reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a one-time grant of up to $15,000 per household.
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The Rent, Mortgage & Utility Relief Program for Citizens will pay up to three months of past-due rent, housing or utility bills
for low income Oakland County residents who have been unable to pay their bills because of a financial hardship directly
related to the pandemic.
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Residents of 53 Oakland County communities that participate in the county’s community development block grant program
are eligible to apply.
Residents of Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Southfield and Waterford Township are NOT eligible as those communities receive
funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Lake Angelus, Novi Township, Southfield Twp.,
and Bingham Farms do not participate in the block grant program. Questions, applications and supporting documentation
by calling 248-858-0730.
Waterford Township Assistance
Phone: 248-674-6240
With funds received under the authorization of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Waterford
Township may be able to provide rental and mortgage payment subsistence assistance to low- to moderate-income (below
80% AMI) Waterford Township residents who have lost their job, been furloughed, or had their hours reduced because of the economic impact of COVID-19.
Subsistence payments are made directly to the provider or lender on the applicant's behalf. Assistance will be provided to
eligible households on a first-come, first-serve basis until the allocated funds are exhausted or the assistance program is
no longer found to be necessary. Assistance cannot exceed three month’s rent or three times the actual monthly mortgage payment, whichever is applicable. Further, rental assistance cannot exceed the actual cost of the rent (including late fees)
and shall not exceed fiscal year 2020 FMR values as well as HUD’s standard of rent reasonableness.
Rental Assistance Application:
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Mortgage Assistance Application:
Catholic Community Response Team (CCRT)
132 Franklin Blvd. Suite 203
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-499-9621
Applicants must live in Pontiac.
Neighborhood House
1720 S. Livernois
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone: 248-651-5836 #0 Ask for a Case Manager
The Neighborhood House has received funds from the United Way to assist with rent and/or lot rent or car repair for those
who have been impacted by the COVID-19 shutdown.
Assistance for Royal Oak Renters
The City Commission has entered into contract with the South Oakland Shelter and Legal Aid and Defender Association
to operate a rental assistance program on behalf of the city. The program is designed to keep low and moderate income
Royal Oak renters from being evicted. Many households have experienced a loss of employment or significant income
due to COVI 19. Renters may be eligible for financial assistance for unpaid rent and/or utilities dating back no more than
three months. Payments are made directly to landlords.
People in need of help may contact either of the below organizations:
South Oakland Shelter Phone: 248-920-6000
Legal Aid & Defender Association Phone: 313- 967-5555
Rochester Area Neighborhood House (RANH)
1234 Inglewood
Rochester, MI 48307
Phone: 248-651-5836
Helps prevents eviction for those in Auburn Hills, Lakeville, Leonard, Oakland Twp., Rochester & Rochester Hills.
Southfield Human Services
26500 Evergreen
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone; 248-796-4540
For Southfield residents. Please call for an appointment.
Jewish Family Services/Housing Association of Metropolitan Detroit / Jewish Family Service
27777 Franklin Suite #170
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 248-592-2300 800-458-0404
&
6555 W. Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: 248-592-2300
Neighbor for Neighbor
Located in the Hart Community Center at Mill Pond Park
495 Broadway
Davisburg, MI 48350
Phone: 248-215-1292
Funded by local donations and supported by Tree of Dreams, Neighbor For Neighbor is a non-profit assistance center
that offers help to those individuals in need of food, clothing and/or assistance with their utilities or housing. Neighbor
For Neighbor is open on Wednesdays from 9 am to 12:00 pm. Neighbor For Neighbor serves individuals and families
residing in Springfield, Holly, Groveland and Rose Townships and limited areas of Independence and White Lake Town-
ships.
Oxford / Orion FISH
487 First
Oxford Twp., MI 48371
Phone: 248-628-3933
In consort with other agencies, serves those in need in a very specific geographic area which includes the Villages of
Oxford, and Lake Orion and their townships, parts of Leonard, Lakeville, Addison and Oakland townships. Financial
assistance to help pay eviction notices.
OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency) Also has Mobile locations!!
Central Office (Oakland County)
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
P.O. Box 430598
Pontiac, MI 48343-0598
Phone: 248-209-2600 800-482-9250 Toll-Free
&
711 W. 13 Mile Rd.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Phone: 248-209-2600 800-482-9250 Toll-Free
&
2300 E. Grand River Suite 107
Howell, MI 48843-7574
Phone: 517-546-8500
Homeless Prevention provides eligible potentially homeless applicants with first month's rent or rental arrearage assistance.
Oakland County’s Community & Home Improvement Division
Phone: 248-858-1891 for a confidential appointment.
Are you a month or more behind in your mortgage or know someone who is? Help is available NOW to keep most families
in their homes. There is no charge or fee for this service. Oakland County certified housing counselors will find the right
solution for your individual circumstances. They provide FREE counseling on housing matters like Preventing Mortgage
Default, Reverse Mortgages for Seniors, Tenant/Landlord Issues, and Fair Housing Practices.
Open Door Outreach Center
7140 Cooley Lake
Waterford, MI 48327
Phone: 248-360-4977
We service families in Waterford, White Lake, West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake, Commerce,
Walled Lake, Wolverine Lake and parts of Wixom. Referrals from other agencies are also accepted. Families who live
outside of our service area will find some help and referrals to agencies in their home area.
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Open Door provides financial assistance, referrals to other collaborative nonprofits and emotional help to families
experiencing emergency utility or housing needs, as funding permits. We meet with people and learn they are often
facing evictions, utility shutoffs, car breakdowns or medical problems. When funding is available, we provide people
with support - we also collaborate with many other church partners to secure additional funding to prevent a crisis.
In addition, we help with referrals to other area services.
Community Services of Oakland
345 E. Nine Mile
Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: 248-542-5860
Financial assistance for property taxes is available for low-income residents of Southern Oakland County. Other resources
must be exhausted and eligibility for State Emergency Relief determined by the Dept. of Human Resources. Call for further
info and to make an appointment.
LIGHTHOUSE
Mailing Address:
46156 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-920-6000
&
South Oakland Shelter
18505 W. 12 Mile
Lathrup Village, MI 48076
Phone: 248-920-6000 x5500
Our Direct Services program helps people with basic needs. We provide a continuum of services that begins with short-
term emergency food, utility and rental assistance. We also provide referrals to outside agencies for additional help and
assist families with long-term planning and budgeting to achieve family stabilization. Lighthouse also offers case manage-
ment for long term support to stabilize families.
THE PHILIP HOUSE MISSION
30800 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 221
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: 248-532-0023
Housing Placement Assistance and Referral Services:
1. Assist eligible clients in connecting with available housing and identifying housing resources
2. Assist eligible clients with applying for rental subsidies and other financial assistance needed to assist with their
housing placement
3. Assists participating clients by advocating on their behalf with landlords and property owners
4 . Refers participating clients to additional supportive services
5. Maintain contact with clients to assure housing is secure and maintained
Community Sharing Outreach Center
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 405
Highland, MI 48357
&
Duck Lake Center
5061 N. Duck Lake
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-889-0347
Emergency funds for eviction possible.
Troy People Concerned
2045 Austin Dr.
Troy, MI 48083
Phone: 248-528-9199
Website:
Their mission is to help low-income Troy residents with limited financial assistance with various programs.
Birmingham Community House
Phone: 248-644-5832
Services Birmingham residents
WASHTENAW COUNTY
AID IN MILAN
89 W. Main
Milan, MI 48160
Phone: 734-439-8420
Aid in Milan provides financial assistance for emergency needs such as rent & water assistance is available to qualified
residents of the Milan Area School District and the 48160 zip code. Call us for more information. In addition to submitting
a completed intake form, you need to provide:
- Proof of residence in the Milan Area School District
- such as a recent utility bill or a lease agreement)
- SSI deposits, or DHHS determination paperwork)
- Birth Certificate for those listed on Intake Form with no photo ID
- Social Security Card for everyone listed on Intake Form
Faith in Action
603 S. Main
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-3305
Financial help with heat, electric, water, and rent: Income-qualified families in the primary service area of Chelsea
and Dexter school districts are eligible to receive help when they have received a shut-off notice or notice to quit/
eviction. Staff can help clients negotiate with utility companies and landlords to make sure there is a clear under-
standing of expectations.
HOPE Medical Clinic / Two Clinics in Ypsilanti and Wayne
Phone: 734-710-6688
Provides limited assistance to help keep people in their homes or to help in emergency situations.
Housing Assistance: Housing Access for Washtenaw County
Phone: 734-961-1999
HAWC is Washtenaw County’s central intake for individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness.
The central intake is the single point of entry for all emergency shelters and housing resources that are available to serve
people experiencing homelessness in the county. Residents of Washtenaw County may call HAWC for housing assistance, information and/or referral. Please note: there is a severe shortage of housing resources in Washtenaw County and HAWC
is not able to help all people who are experiencing a housing crisis.
Saline Area Social Services
1259 Industrial Dr.
Saline, MI 48176
Phone: 734-429-4570
Our mission is to help our struggling neighbors within the Saline Area School District by providing them the extra
aid, tools and resources to help improve their lives. Limited emergency assistance with rent issues.
SOS Community Services
101 S. Huron
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-485-8730
Support for Families in Public Housing:
SOS works with the Ann Arbor Public Housing Commission to help prevent homelessness for residents who have Section
8—housing choice voucher. This voucher allows residents to receive housing assistance so they remained housed. SOS
helps to prevent evictions for residents by helping with grievance procedures, paperwork, and utility resources. Entry into
these programs is based on referrals from the local public housing commissions.
The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County
100 Arbana Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-668-8353
Thrift Shop Association of Ann Arbor
3530 Washtenaw
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-662-6771
Emergency financial assistance primarily for housing crisis. Maximum amount of $300. Help is limited to just once a
calendar year. Ann Arbor School district resident only and must have an advocate/counselor.
Veteran Services of Washtenaw County
2155 Hogback
P.O. Box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
Phone: 734-973-4540
Assists veterans and/or dependents to secure potential entitlements from federal, state and local government sources
based on honorable military service.
Washtenaw County Barrier Busters
415 W Michigan Ave. 2nd Floor
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-544-6748
Barrier Busters is a group of 90+ social service agencies committed to improving services for Washtenaw County residents
in need. Each member agency identifies a “Barrier Buster” who is an agency's point of contact and facilitates collaborative
case management between member agencies. To serve residents in need, member agencies have access to the "Barrier
Busters Emergency Unmet Needs" Fund - public and private funds that provides social workers, case managers, and other direct service providers access to emergency assistance funds for clients. This fund provides agencies an efficient way to
prevent evictions and utility shut-offs; and assist with other emergency costs that threaten residents’ housing and financial
stability. Residents in need work with their existing provider to access financial assistance.
Please see the Provider List!
