STATUS: Open
SERVICE AREA: Michigan Statewide
CLIENTS SERVED: Veterans and their families, seniors (including adults age 62 and older in designated housing), low-income families, and people with disabilities. Some programs have additional eligibility requirements.
DESCRIPTION:
Volunteers of America Michigan (VOAMI) is a nonprofit organization providing affordable housing, veteran services, food assistance, employment support, and other community programs for people experiencing hardship.
SERVICES / PROGRAMS:
- Veteran Transitional Housing: Housing and case management for veterans experiencing homelessness, with employment and income support.
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF): Helps eligible very low-income veteran families prevent homelessness or obtain housing. Assistance may include rent, utilities, moving costs, case management, and legal services.
- Veteran Employment and Training: Employment preparation, training, and placement assistance for eligible veterans experiencing homelessness.
- Veteran Food Security Project: Food assistance for Michigan veterans, regardless of discharge status, through available program services.
- Affordable Housing: Rental housing for seniors, families, and people with disabilities at designated properties throughout Michigan. Availability and eligibility vary by property.
- Family and Community Programs: Seasonal initiatives such as Operation Backpack, Adopt-a-Family, coat drives, and other essential-needs support.
- Thrift Stores: Low-cost clothing, furniture, household goods, and other donated items at participating stores.
- Health2Home (H2H): Provides interim housing and medical respite care for people experiencing homelessness who need a safe place to recover after an illness, injury, or medical procedure. Some outpatient support is also available for individuals who do not need a bed. Located at VOA Michigan’s Detroit Veteran Housing Program facility, 253 E. Milwaukee St., Detroit, MI
HOW TO APPLY:
- Veteran Programs: Call the statewide Veteran Services line 877-509-8387 or submit a request through the VOA Veteran Services page.
- Affordable Housing: Visit the Affordable Housing page to find an individual property to contact.
- Family and Community programs: Visit the main website for announcements.
- Thrift Stores: Visit the Thrift Shop page to find a participating location.
- Health2Home (H2H): Contact Healthcare@voami.org or visit the Health2Home program page
26211 Central Park Blvd
Suite 650
Southfield
Michigan
48076
United States
Suite 650
Southfield
Michigan
48076
United States