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Pathways to Success
Pathways to Success June 14th,2017 marked an important date for the new graduates at Pathways. This is the day they received special recognition from Matrix and were awarded certificates for their completion of high school. What makes this day so important is not only...
2017 #MatrixMission breakfast raises funds to assist families across Detroit reach success!
To the sponsors, event attendees and hundreds of donors involved in our 2017 Matrix Mission Breakfast fundraiser, we can not thank you enough for your generosity, by investing in our mission you've directly impacted the thousands of children and families we serve...
District Courts within Wayne County Offering Amnesty Program
Several District Courts within Wayne County will be holding an Amnesty Program for delinquent cases. An amnesty program provides individuals with an opportunity to settle their old court financial obligations while saving money. In addition, the program assists the court in clearing up a backlog of files without additional court resources and collection costs.
Exclusive Friends & Family Deals from Page Honda & Page Toyota offer support to Matrix Human Services
Our good friends at Page Toyota Southfield and Page Honda Bloomfield have given Matrix Human Services employees and our friends some amazing exclusive discounts! NEW CARS at INVOICE PRICING and great AFFORDABLE DISCOUNTS on pre-owned cars. See the flyer below for...
HEAD START EARLY CHILDHOOD INNOVATION FUND ANNOUNCES NEW GRANT AWARDS OF $1.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT PARENTS AND TEACHERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lisa Dancsok ldancsok@cfsem.org 313.961.6675 March 1, 2017 HEAD START EARLY CHILDHOOD INNOVATION FUND ANNOUNCES NEW GRANT AWARDS OF $1.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT PARENTS AND TEACHERS Latest round of funding from $11 million, five-year project...
Matrix MAC Health presents DINING OUT FOR LIFE DETROIT on 4.27.2017
Mark your calendar! Thursday, April 27, 2017 is Dining Out For Life, Detroit. Raise funds for HIV/AIDS awareness, services & prevention just by dining out at a participating restaurant. IT’S THAT EASY! Learn more at diningoutforlife.com/detroit
Free. Effective. And Underenrolled.
Why is Head Start, the federal government’s ambitious program for young kids, struggling to fill all of its seats? The December 2016 Slate article highlights Matrix Head Start and details many challenges Head Start programs across the city of Detroit must...
21st Anniversary ArtWorks Detroit to Support Services for the Michigan AIDS Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21ST ANNIVERSARY ARTWORKS DETROIT TO SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MICHIGAN AIDS COMMUNITY Proceeds to Benefit Matrix MAC Health – A Program of Matrix Human Services DETROIT (September 22, 2016) – The 21st Anniversary ArtWorks Detroit event, featuring...
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Royale Theus Health & Human Services Manager Matrix MAC Health “Royale, what’s a good day for you?” …..silence followed by a gasping sigh…. “A good day for me is when I don’t have to counsel or comfort a teenager or anyone for that matter who has just been...
THE DETROIT WATER AND SEWAGE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES A NEW PROGRAM TO ASSIST LOW INCOME WATER COSTUMERS
We are excited to share the following information from the Detroit Water and Sewer Department. If you are behind on your water bill, help is available. On March 1st, the Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) was launched to provide qualifying customers with...
OSBORN NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE (ONA) DIRECTOR, QUINCY JONES SHARES SUSTAINABILITY AND REVITALIZATION STRATEGY FOR DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS AT 2016 POLICY CONFERENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OSBORN NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE (ONA) DIRECTOR, QUINCY JONES SHARES SUSTAINABILITY AND REVITALIZATION STRATEGY FOR DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS AT 2016 POLICY CONFERENCE DETROIT, February 17, 2016 – Quincy Jones, Executive Director of ONA and partner with...
MATRIX HUMAN SERVICES SELECTED AS THE MERIDIAN WINTER BLAST CHARITY OF CHOICE FOR 6th CONSECUTIVE YEAR!
MATRIX HUMAN SERVICES SELECTED AS THE MERIDIAN WINTER BLAST CHARITY OF CHOICE FOR 6th CONSECUTIVE YEAR! We hope to see you this weekend, Febuary 12-14th 2016 - for the annual Meridian Winter Blast, located in downtown...
12K expected to come out to celebrate the 15th Annual Ferndale Blues & Music Festival benefiting local charities Jan. 29th through Feb. 6th 2016
15th Annual BUD LIGHT Ferndale Blues & Music Festival begins on Friday January 29th with 40 individual concerts and events in at least 14 venues over nine days, through February 6th. Concerts are held in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, stores, community centers and other locations across the city.
The annual music festival is held to raise money for two local charities- Ferndale Youth Assistance and MAC Health of Matrix Human Services. Volunteers make the event successful, helping to raise money at concerts through donations. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED.
LOCAL NONPROFIT EMPLOYEES STEP UP COLLECTING THOUSANDS OF BOTTLES OF WATER TO HELP FLINT RESIDENTS
DETROIT, January 17, 2016 – Matrix Human Services, a 110 year Human Service organization in Detroit gives a standing ovation to employees for stepping up to help Flint, MI residents forced to deal with deplorable water conditions contaminated by lead. Thousands of bottles of water have been collected.
Brad Coulter Named President and CEO of Matrix Human Services
DETROIT, January 8, 2016 – Brad Coulter has been named President and CEO of Matrix Human Services. Brad replaces outgoing President and CEO, Marcella Wilson, Ph.D., who is stepping down after ten years to pursue her life’s work with Transition to Success™ (TTS™)…
Matrix Human Services joins forces with MAC Health (formerly Michigan AIDS Coalition)
DETROIT, December 10, 2015 – MAC Health’s prevention, advocacy, and education services that are key to the legacy of MAC will be added to the medical case management, home health care, mental health, non-medical case management, linkage to care, and early intervention services of the existing Matrix Ryan White program providing a full scope of services to …
GivingTuesday
JOIN MATRIX HUMAN SERVICES FOR #givingTuesday 2015. A NATIONAL DAY FOR GIVING BACK. ABOUT GIVING TUESDAY Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday following...
Halloween Costume Drive 2015
Costume drive is ongoing through 10/30! The Matrix Center is gearing up for the annual community Halloween party! The Harvest Fest provides thousands of children and families with a safe trick or treat environment. Through our experience we have learned many families...
Spirit of Detroit Award 2015
Congratulations Matrix Human Services’ Marketing & Development Department led by LaTrice Jordan on this prestigious award! "I had the extreme honor of accepting this Spirit of Detroit Award Saturday at the Shu Foundation's Backyard BBQ. Thank you to everyone who...
The Shu Foundation’s 4th annual Backyard BBQ for the Homeless and Hungry
Matrix Human Services is proud to partner with The Shu Foundation for the 4th Annual Backyard BBQ! Happening October 3rd at West Riverfront Park in Downtown Detroit, Matrix Human Services is a proud partner in The Shu Foundation's Red Carpet Backyard BBQ aiming...
Trunk or Treat 2015
Matrix Head Start is gearing up for TRUNK or TREAT 2015! This FREE event features a safe Halloween experience and is geared towards children under 5. GET INVOLVED! We are actively recruiting businesses, organizations and individuals to decorate their trunks and...
University of Michigan Diaper and Bus Ticket Drive
The University of Michigan, on behalf of Matrix Human Services, is seeking donations to support Matrix Head Start families with young children. In an effort to ensure parents have access to a sufficient quantity of diapers and to support parents transporting small...
Bravo Foundation Fundraising to support Matrix Off The Streets residents during the winter holidays
Adopt A Youth Homeless Shelter Christmas Celebration This year The Bravo Foundation is hosting its Inaugural *Adopt A Youth Homeless Shelter* Christmas Celebration for individuals at the Matrix Off The Street Shelter. This Christmas Celebration will provide residents...
Matrix Off The Streets – GoFundMe
Matrix Off the Streets (OTS) Transitional Living Program (TLP) needs our help! The Transitional Living Program is an 18-month program in Detroit for young people ages of 18 - 21, a highly vulnerable population that is often overlooked. These young adults come to us...
MORE THAN 1,000 EXPECTED TO CELEBRATE CHILDREN AND LITERACY FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS/DÍA DE LOS LIBROS – DAY OF THE CHILD, DAY OF THE BOOK IN SOUTHWEST DETROIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: LaTrice Jordan, Vice President Marketing, Community Relations (MEDIA) ljordan@matrixhs.org /248.990.0069 Josie Kimball, Community Relations/Event Manager, Matrix Head Start (SPONSORSHIPS) jkimball@matrixhs.org /...