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Assists individuals, families, groups and the community with basic life, family and social needs on the east side of Detroit and throughout the tri-county area. Focuses on the prevention, treatment and improvement of social problems through advocacy, programs, projects, activities, services and facilities.

Home Modification Program for Older Adults: Special Program open as of July 2026, until funding runs out:

Home Modification Program for low income Older Adults 62+ in Wayne County MI. For information on how to apply and eligibility requirements, call Deon Mullen, Program Manager at 313-977-0890 or the main line 313-579-1000.

Services offered include: Grab bars, hand railings, lever-handled door knobs, temporary modular ramps, tub/shower transfer benches, raised or comfort toilet seats, seat risers, non-slip strips for bathroom or stairs, interior & exterior lighting, repair of cracked / broken / uneven pathways, lighting for pathways, repair of hazardous gutters & downspouts, broken window panes, storm door & window installation, floor tiles, carpet removal, replacement of broken medical cabinets, smoke detector & carbon monoxide detector installation, and doorbell installation.

Standard Programs Offered:

• Virtual Mental Health Therapy
• Summer Enrichment Program for children.
• Free After School Enrichment Program for youth
• Annual College Tour for high school students
• Early Child Development specialized day care
• Youth Success Academy Teen Center
• Senior Outreach Services (meals, transportation, socialization, fitness, community resources)
• Emergency Assistance (food pantry, in-home therapeutic services, utility assistance, assistance to homeless individuals, Meals on Wheels)