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Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
Phone: 313-899-1162
Website: www.michigan.gov/dmva
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.
Wayne County Soldiers & Sailors Relief
Phone: 313-224-8163
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.
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.
Wayne Clinic
33608 Palmer , Westland, MI 48186
Phone: 734-710-6688
Email: mdekker@thehopeclinic.org
Website: www.thehopeclinic.org
Provides limited assistance to help keep people in their homes or to help in emergency situations.
Matrix Human Services
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
Unified
3968 Mt Elliott , Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-446-9800
HOTLINE: 800-872-2437
Email: preventionoutreach@miunified.org
Housing resources for individuals and heads of household living with HIV that meet certain criteria.
• Eviction Prevention
• Rental Assistance
• Permanent Housing Placement
• Move-In Assistance
• Short-term and long-term housing subsidy
• Budgeting
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, AND MORE!
The Salvation Army
Website: www.salmich.org
Note: Not all of the Corps have rental or mortgage assistance! Assistance varies by funding and year.
Dearborn Heights Community Corps. Center (housing assistance)
Dearborn Heights 313-563-4457 ext. #105
Brightmoor Corps Community Center
Detroit 313-532-1281
Grandale Corps. Community Center
Detroit 313-835-3736
Harbor Light Corps. Community Center
Detroit 313-964-0577
Harding Corps. Community Center
Detroit 313-822-2800
Temple Corps. Community Center
Detroit 313-897-2914
Plymouth Corps. Community Center (housing assistance)
Plymouth 734-453-5464
Wayne/Westland Community Corps Center (housing assistance)
Westland 734-722-3660
Downriver Community Corps Center (does NOT have rental assistance!)
Wyandotte 734-282-0930
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
Email: uchcdetroit.org
Website: www.uchcdetroit.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uchcdetroit
Program has recently changed--will help with back rent and landlord/tenant disputes.
Wayne Metro Community Action AgencyWayne Metro's CONNECT CENTER
Phone: 313- 388-9799
Website: https://www.waynemetro.org/programs
Website: wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org Sign up here!
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:
• Rent assistance
• Security deposit
• Utility assistance
Please note: Due to the requirements and/or limitations of the grants, the amount and type of assistance will vary from program to program.
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
• Rental assistance
• Application fee assistance
• Utility assistance
• Westland Rent / Mortgage Relief Fund
• 36300 Warren
• Westland, MI 48185
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Fastweb Scholarship Program
Website: https://www.fastweb.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PayingForSchool
Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to scholarships and financial aid tools. Our goal is to help you find scholarships to make school more affordable.
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Phone: Call: 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) TT Y: 1-800-730-8913
Website: https://www.ed.gov
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ED.gov
There are options to postpone making payments, such as deferring student loans if you're jobless, in school at least half-time, taking a parental leave from work or you're in the armed services or Peace Corps. In a deferment, the payments stop & the federal government pays the interest on subsidized loans but interest continues to accrue on unsubsidized loans.
MI Student Aid / Dept. of the Treasury
P.O. Box 30462
Lansing, MI 48909-7962
Phone: 888-447-2687
Email: mistudentaid@michigan.gov
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mistudentaid
MI Student Aid is the go-to resource for student financial aid in Michigan.
We administer college savings plans and student scholarships and grants that help make college Accessible, Affordable and Attainable.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW
Washington D.C.
Phone: 855-411-2372
Website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/students
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CFPB
We have tools and resources for those working to help students, young adults, and their families manage their money, build credit, save or pay for college, and repay student debt.
Student Aid Consolidation
Website: https://studentaid.gov/app/launchConsolidation.action
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FederalStudentAid
What is Loan Consolidation?
If you have multiple student loans you may be able to combine them into one loan with a fixed interest rate based on the average of the interest rates on the loans being consolidated. Learn more about loan consolidation.
A Direct Consolidation Loan allows you to consolidate multiple federal education loans into one loan at no cost to you. Through your completion of the free Federal Direct Consolidation Loan Application and Promissory Note, you will confirm the loans that you want to consolidate and agree to repay the new Direct Consolidation Loan. Once the consolidation is complete, you will have a single monthly payment on the new Direct Consolidation Loan instead of multiple monthly payments on the loans you consolidated.
Website: www.disabilitydischarge.com
If you are totally and permanently disabled, you may qualify for a total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge of your federal student loans or TEACH Grant service obligation. If you receive a TPD discharge, you will no longer be required to repay your loans or complete your TEACH Grant service obligation.
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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES:
Michigan Aging & Adult Services Agency
Phone: 855-444-3911 24/7 service
Services provided through the Adult Protective Services Programs are varied. They respond to the array of problems experienced by adults in need of protection.
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/abuse-neglect
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michiganhhs
The Program provides the following services:
Protection
Protective Services Investigation
Social protection, Family Planning, Home Help, Housing
Family Planning Financial Management, Money Management
Conservatorship / Guardianship / Civil Commitment
Counseling, Information & Referral
Education and Training
Volunteer Services
The MI Attorney General, Health Care Fraud division, also provides help with elder abuse questions at 800-242-2873. Information is also available online at mi.gov/elderabuse.
The Senior Alliance / Area Agency on Aging
3200 Greenfield Suite 100
Dearborn, MI 48120
Phone: 734-722-2830 800-815-1112
Email: info@tsalink.org
Website: https://thesenioralliance.org
Some of the services provided are:
Care Management Services
Case Coordination & Support
Chore Referral
Chore Services
Congregate Meals
Elder Abuse Services
Gatekeeper Program
Friendly Reassurance program
Health Screenings
Hearing Impaired Services
Home Delivered Meals
Homemaker & Personal Care Services
Information & Assistance
Legal Assistance
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
MI Choice Waiver Program
National Family Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver Training, Support Groups
City Of Inkster Commission On Aging
2025 Middlebelt Rd.
Inkster, Mi 48141
313.561.2382
Advocating for seniors' needs and promoting programs for healthy, active living.
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“Bringing the Magic of the Holidays to Life Right at Home in Inkster Housing!"
🎁 Contest Rules & Details:
Eligibility:
Open to all Inkster Housing Commission residents.
Only one entry per household.
How to Enter:
Sign up by Friday December 11, 2025 at the management office or via email at cooperterrellw@inksterhousing.org.
Include your name, address, and phone number when registering.
Judging Criteria:
Homes will be judged on the following:
Creativity & Originality – Unique ideas and festive themes.
Overall Appearance – Neatness, cohesiveness, and curb appeal.
Holiday Spirit – Showcasing the warmth and joy of the season.
Use of Lights & Decorations – Effective use of color, design, and space.
Judging Period:
Judging will take place on Wednesday December 17, 2025.
Please make sure your decorations are lit from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM during judging nights.
Prizes:
🏆 1st Place – Gift Card or Prize
🎁 2nd Place – Gift Card or Prize
🎄 3rd Place – Gift Card or Prize
Winners Announced:
Winners will be announced on Monday December 22, 2025 via the Inkster Housing Commission’s website and social media pages.
Additional Notes:
Decorations must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
No decorations should cause damage to property or interfere with walkways or electrical safety.
Participants agree to allow photos of their decorated homes to be shared on IHC social media and newsletters.