On October 6th, 2020, Amazon employees from distribution and fulfillment centers in Hazel Park and Livonia visited The Matrix Center during our bi-weekly Food Tuesday distributions to present Matrix Human Services with a check for $33,000! We are beyond grateful to...
Woman in Need of a Refrigerator Receives Assistance From Matrix
In early September we spoke to Elaine whose refrigerator had gone out 2 weeks before. After being referred by DTE Energy to contact The Matrix Center, that is where she learned more about our Adult Resource Center program by talking to Matrix Center Director, Mr. Ken...
Matrix Human Services Head Start Child Care Partners Receive Welcome Back Gift Baskets For New School Year
On September 9th, 2020, Matrix Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHS/CCP) wanted to show appreciation to the teachers and center managers who provide their own Head Start services with support from Matrix. After lengthy preparations to re-open safely during...
14-Year-Old Joins Virtual Detroit Children’s Choir Via Matrix Youth Assistance Program
14-year-old Jakkar is currently enrolled and actively participating in The Matrix Human Services Youth Assistance Program using the free Samsung tablet provided by Matrix to help specialists stay in touch with youth who are staying safe at home. Of the many activities...
Matrix Human Services Back-To-School Rally Gives 2 Books to Every Child
On September 2nd 2020, Matrix Human Services hosted a Back-To-School rally at our downtown office location, giving parents the opportunity to drive through our parking lot and receive back-to-school care packages complete with books, dental care kits, masks, diapers,...
Matrix Human Services Raises $60,000 With A Virtual Art Auction for Annual Artworks Detroit Fundraiser
For the past 25 years, Matrix friends and supporters have looked forward to one of our most impactful fundraisers - ArtWorks Detroit. Due to COVID-19, we had to pivot and reimagine the experience while still upholding the legacy of our renowned event. This week, we...
Matrix Human Services Raises $50,000 With a Virtual House Party for Annual 313-in-the-D Party Fundraiser
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...
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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.