STATUS: Open, but availability, eligibility, and service areas vary by program.

SERVICE AREA: Detroit. Individual programs may have specific geographic or eligibility requirements.

CLIENTS SERVED: Detroit residents, including low-income families, children, seniors, veterans, and other residents seeking health, housing, financial, employment, food, or community support.

DESCRIPTION: DABO Detroit (Detroit Association of Black Organizations) is a community-based nonprofit that connects Detroit residents with resources and programs addressing health, stability, education, opportunity, and community well-being. DABO is a federation of more than 130 organizations working together to strengthen Detroit communities.

SERVICES & PROGRAMS:

• Utility Bill Assistance: Connects residents with assistance for utility bills.
• Property Tax Assistance: Provides assistance and information regarding property-tax hardship and exemptions.
• Home Improvements: For eligible Detroit residents in ZIP code 48227, DABO helps connect homeowners with free energy-efficient improvements through DTE’s Energy Efficiency Assistance Program, which may include insulation, a water heater, furnace, refrigerator, smart thermostat, LED bulbs, and advanced power strips.
• Food Distribution: Provides food access and community food-distribution opportunities.
• Health & Wellness: Offers health screenings, prevention resources, blood-pressure programs, HIV prevention/testing, and connections to health care.
• Behavioral Health & Recovery: Provides education, prevention, support, and referrals related to substance use, addiction, and suicide prevention.
• Senior Programs: Sizzling Seniors provides programming and activities for older adults, including wellness, social engagement, and enrichment.
• Youth & Family Programs: Includes a free after-school program for ages 5–18 with homework assistance, leadership and life-skills development, enrichment, snacks, and mentoring.
• Employment & Education: Connects residents with job training, education, and career opportunities, including workforce and skilled-trades programs.
• Technology & Digital Access: Connects residents with internet access, technology, digital-literacy assistance, and related resources through initiatives such as Connect 313 and Lift Zone.

HOW TO APPLY:

• General Assistance: Call 313-491-0003 or use the DABO Detroit contact page to ask about available programs and eligibility.
• Home Improvements: For the ZIP 48227 DTE program, call 313-491-0003, email homeimprovement@dabodetroitinc.com, or complete the Home Improvement inquiry form.
• After-School Program: Call 313-491-0003 or email cwatkins@dabodetroitinc.com to inquire about enrollment.