Free Tax Preparation Program: Samaritan House partners with the Accounting Aid Society to prepare State and Federal Income Tax forms with no charge to the client. This service is available on Saturdays beginning in late January and continuing until the last Saturday before April 15th. Appointments are required. Call or email Samaritan House for details or to make an appointment.

Back-to-School Backpacks: This program offers students entering preschool through the twelfth grade, a new age and gender appropriate backpack filled with suitable school supplies.

Coat and Boot Program: Each November we distribute new coats and boots for children in grades kindergarten thru fifth grade.

OTHER ASSISTANCE:
When a client has a need other than food assistance Samaritan House may consider that need. We have limited funds available for these requests. You would need to provide the above information and meet with our intake supervisors to access your situation.

If seeking rent assistance: you must have a judgment from court, you then need to apply to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for assistance & once you have a decision letter, you can then contact Macomb Community Action.

If seeking utility assistance: you must be in shut off and apply to Michigan Department of Health and Human Services & once you have a decision letter, you can then contact Macomb Community Action. Once these steps are completed and you have your determination letters from the above agencies you will then be interviewed by a supervisor to determine eligibility.

Samaritan House provides assistance to low-Income families and individuals who reside in northwest Macomb County. Our service area includes: the Romeo, Washington Twp., Bruce Twp., Ray Twp., Armada Twp., Village of Armada Macomb Twp., Shelby Township and the city of Utica.
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