"Life before Matrix was a little rough" - Maria Garica-Nava, Matrix Human Services Head Start Teacher When Maria looks back on the changes that have happened in her life since learning about Matrix Human Services, it's hard for her to believe. About five years ago,...
Former Felon Overcomes Employment Barriers Thanks To Matrix Skills For Life Program
Marcus Fleming is one of the most humble men you could ever meet. You could describe him as a loving father, or a happy grandfather, or a faithful husband, but to employers, he was seen simply as a convicted felon. Marcus makes no excuses about his criminal history...
Matrix Home Buyer Program Celebrates 34 New Home Owners
As a part of Matrix Human Services' mission to eradicate poverty and rebuild neighborhoods across Detroit, obtaining home ownership is one of the most impactful moves an individual or family can make. Of the many hurdles a person might experience to become a home...
Senior Inspired To Make Fresh Meals After Joining Matrix Healthy Senior Program
In the spring of 2021, Ms. Elaine Green was in the hospital and watching the news when she saw a segment about the Matrix Human Services Healthy Senior Living Initiative. "Actually I was in the hospital and it came across the television, the Healthy Senior Living...
Detroit Mom Receives Laptop 21 Years After Achieving GED From Matrix
Back in 2001, Ms. Vivian Gray was a young mom living in Detroit and pregnant with her son. At that point in life, Ms. Gray was preoccupied with raising a family but decided to take classes at The Matrix Center to achieve her GED as well. "I never really thought it was...
KeyBank Donates $200,000 To Matrix Online High School Diploma Program
On Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, KeyBank visited The Matrix Center to present a check for $200,000 to Matrix Human Services' President & CEO, Brad Coulter, and Vice President of Marketing and Development, Kerrie Mitchell to bring The Matrix Human Services Online High...
Family Living In Hotel Receive Holiday Gifts From Matrix Staff
Ms. Ford is a mother of three boys in Detroit and has been managing to get through one of the most difficult periods of her life ever since COVID-19 disrupted everything. While working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ms. Ford gave birth to two healthy twin boys...
Head Start Family On Verge of Eviction Receives Rent Assistance
Up until 2021, life was relatively smooth for the Williams family. Dad was working for Great Lakes Water Authority as a technician while Mom took care of her daughters, the youngest of which was born at the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the...
Angel Tree 2021 Provides Gifts to Over 200 Parents & Children
Angel Tree is always a magical time at Matrix because the spirit of giving truly comes to life. Throughout the year, Matrix staff identify families experiencing the greatest need throughout our Matrix family of programs, and before the holidays, they match a generous...
Single Mom Of Three Receives Gift Of A Lifetime – A Furnished New Home
Rashidah Odom's story with Matrix Human Services goes all the way back to her childhood when her grandmother used to take her to a program called The Grandparents Program at our community center on Detroit's Eastside called The Matrix Center. "I just remember the...
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Matrix Human Services Central Office is located at:
1400 Woodbridge, Detroit MI 48207
Our normal hours of operation are
Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
(313) 831-1000
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For up to date information on any of our Matrix Head Start centers or for enrollment, please call (313) 962-5255
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