STATUS: Open

SERVICE AREA: Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Oakland Township, and Addison Township, Michigan.

CLIENTS SERVED: Individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.

DESCRIPTION:
Neighborhood House is a nonprofit community organization that helps individuals and families overcome financial hardship through emergency assistance, essential goods, supportive services, and programs designed to build long-term financial stability.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS:

• Food Pantry: Provides groceries and essential food items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Located at 1315 North Pine Street, Rochester, MI 48307.
• Clothes Closet: Offers free clothing and household essentials to eligible neighbors in need. Located at 44 Mill Street, Rochester, MI 48307.
• Financial Assistance: Offers potential rent and utility assistance, along with financial grants for clients participating in its Strive to Thrive financial wellness program.
• Transportation: Helps clients travel to medical appointments and social service visits.
• DHHS and Utility Application Assistance: Helps clients complete applications, understand requirements, and navigate available public benefits and utility assistance programs.
• Sustainability Services: Provides budgeting support, career mentoring, financial education, and skill-building programs to help clients work toward stability.
• Counseling: Offers short-term emotional and mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families.
• Seasonal Family Programs: Provides school supplies, Easter baskets, Thanksgiving food baskets, holiday meals, and gifts for children through seasonal assistance programs.

HOW TO APPLY:

• General assistance and enrollment: Call 248-651-5836 to make an appointment. Be prepared to provide identification, proof of residence, income documentation, and household information.
• Rent or utility assistance: Call the main office. For utility shutoffs, applicants may be asked to provide an approved State Emergency Relief (SER) decision letter, utility bills, and account information. Rent assistance applicants should have a copy of their lease and rent ledger.
• Food Pantry: Call 248-656-4904 for information about access and current hours.
• Clothes Closet: Call 248-656-0230 for shopping hours and eligibility information.
• Seasonal programs: Call the main office to ask about registration dates and availability.