After Coronavirus came to Detroit in March, plans throughout the organization were disrupted for safety concerns. This ultimately required Matrix Human Services to reconsider each of our annual fundraiser events, including our annual rooftop party, 313-in-the-D....
Matrix Partners with Lime so Riders Can Easily Round-Up Their Ride to Support Matrix
While we have all been finding ways to travel safely during this crisis, including our Matrix senior shuttle, we are pleased to once again officially partner with Lime, the fun micro-mobility company providing scooters and bikes around Detroit for easy and safe travel...
Matrix Launches New Program to Assist Detroit Residents with Rent and Mortgage Payments
In June 2020, Matrix was awarded a grant from United Way of Southeast Michigan - Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide direct housing support to those living in Detroit that are in danger of eviction and becoming homeless. As described in the Michigan...
Matrix Finishes Emergency Food Distribution with Gleaners
"On March 20th, we held our first Food Distribution Day at The Matrix Center alongside Gleaners Community Food Bank in response to the Coronavirus crisis. We weren’t sure what to expect, but that day over 300 people came to The Matrix Center while remaining in their...
Detroit Police Officer and Matrix Center Partner Provides Example of Positive Community Engagement
From left to right: Detroit Police Officer Brad Hawkins, Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson, Detroit Police Officer Jay Dantzler Detroit Police Officer Jay Dantzler (pictured on the right) has been volunteering with Matrix Human Services for over 5 years to help...
Matrix Officially Partners with The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) Housing Buy-Back Program
Matrix Financial Literacy Trainer, Tracy Burress, and two participants of the DLBA buy back program The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) "Occupied Buy Back Program" has been giving a second chance to Detroit residents who wish to own a home since 2015. Since then,...
Angel Tree 2019 Gives Holiday Gifts and Meals to Over A Hundred Families in Need
On December 14th, 2019, over one hundred families visited The Matrix Center on McNichols and Gratiot for our annual Angel Tree, holiday gift giving and food event for families who would otherwise go without during the holidays. Donors were able to meet the families...
313 in the D Rooftop Party Fundraiser Sets a New Record
At our 6th annual #313intheD rooftop party and fundraiser, we showcased the power of community. One of Summer's hottest events - 313 in the D - happened on Thursday, July 25th at 3Fifty Terrace! Our sell-out rooftop bash featured food, drinks,...
Walk Together Detroit Donates 900+ Pairs of Shoes to Those in Need!
In partnership with Laughter Is The Cure, a non-profit based in Ferndale that believes community service should be fun, Walk Together Detroit was created to collect donated shoes from people all across metro Detroit. Thanks to Sam Silverstein and Jeremy...
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For information about Matrix Human Services, please send an email indicating your area(s) of interest to inquiries@matrixhs.org or use our contact form.
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
(313) 831-4634 (fax)
For up to date information on any of our Matrix Head Start centers or for enrollment, please call (313) 962-5255
Please visit the program pages for individual program contact and location information.