STATUS: Open
SERVICE AREA: Washtenaw County, MI
CLIENTS SERVED: Low-income individuals and families residing in Washtenaw County who are experiencing financial hardship, housing instability, or difficulty meeting essential needs.
DESCRIPTION: Friends In Deed is a nonprofit organization that helps Washtenaw County residents overcome financial hardship and build long-term stability. Aid is based on individual circumstances, eligibility, and available funding. Direct financial assistance is generally limited to residents who have not received assistance from Friends In Deed within the previous 12 months.
PROGRAMS/SERVICES:
- Rent & Eviction Prevention: Provides financial assistance to eligible households facing eviction or difficulty paying rent.
- Security Deposits: Helps eligible households with security deposits needed to obtain stable housing.
- Utility Assistance: Helps households facing utility shutoffs with past-due utility bills.
- Transportation Assistance: Provides assistance with essential transportation expenses, including vehicle repairs, car insurance payments, and vehicle registration renewals, to help residents maintain employment and independence.
- Medication Assistance: May provide financial assistance for essential prescription medications during a financial emergency.
- Senior Services: Provides assistance intended to help older adults maintain their safety, independence, and well-being.
- Furniture Assistance: Redistributes donated furniture and household items, including beds, dressers, tables, and other essential furnishings, to eligible households.
- Car Donation Program: Provides donated vehicles to qualifying Washtenaw County residents who need reliable transportation for employment, healthcare, and other essential activities.
- Circles Washtenaw County: An approximately 18-month program combining financial education, career development, goal setting, and mentorship. Participants work with volunteer allies and attend regular meetings to build financial stability and work toward long-term economic independence.
- Information & Referral: Connects residents with other community organizations and resources when additional or alternative assistance is needed.
HOW TO APPLY: Call 734-484-4357, Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, to request assistance. A case manager will review the household’s situation, explain required documentation, and schedule a follow-up appointment when appropriate. For direct financial assistance intake, call first as walk-ins are not accepted. For furniture, vehicle assistance, or the Circles program, visit Friends In Deed – Programs or call the main phone for enrollment instructions.
Ypsilanti
Michigan
48198
United States