A $20 donation could cover a birth certificate so someone can apply for housing assistance
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Metro Detroit Housing Campaign raised $35,030.75 on HandUp!
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$40,000 Goal
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About this Campaign
People seeking services often cross county and city lines, and nonprofits in Detroit and Oakland County often serve the same people who continue to seek help.
As such, 9 local nonprofits (and counting!) from these communities have teamed up with the city and local foundations to work together to collaboratively raise funds to better meet the basic needs of people in our region experiencing poverty.
Learn more about the HandUp Detroit initiative here.
100% of the funds raised will go towards the people we serve and the first $20k in donations will be matched dollar for dollar!
Funds will be used to help clients with expenses related to housing, such as:
birth certificate and identification fees needed to apply for housing assistance
security deposits
furniture
utility bills
rental assistance
transportation
and other needs critical to obtaining or maintaining housing
Your donations will be used to help people like the ones here:
I am in need of some help with my security deposit for a new place. I currently am homeless with two children and have no income saved to help me get started." -Jaqueisha, Community & Home Supports, Inc.
Thank you so much for helping me pay down on my utilities! I'm excited to move into my new apartment and be able to have the lights on in my name. I'm so very grateful to you for all of your support!" -Alan, South Oakland Shelter
Right now I do not have basic necessities and I struggle to pay my bills... I have an apartment but absolutely no furniture. I am grateful to have a roof over my head but hope that I can make my living space comfortable for myself." -Eddie, Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan
Participating Agencies whose clients will benefit from this campaign are: Coalition against Temporary Shelter (COTS), Community & Home Supports, Inc. (CHS), Community Housing Network, Inc. (CHN), Community Social Services of Wayne County (CSSWC), Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan (NLSM), Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO), and South Oakland Shelter (SOS).
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December 20, 2017
at 8:48 AM
We were able to help 11 families purchase much needed appliances and housewares for their homes. Often times the appliances relieved huge barriers on the family's success; making it so they could prepare their own meals or do laundry at home. Additionally, housewares such as cleaning supplies and toiletries are often overlooked necessities that low income families struggle to keep on hand, but are so necessary for basic survival. Thanks to your generous support, 11 families in Detroit are thriving, not just surviving.
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A $50 donation could cover the cost of household cleaning supplies
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$50
A $75 donation could cover minor household repairs
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$75
A $100 donation could contribute to utility arrears
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A $150 donation could cover bedding and towels
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A $500 donation could cover furnishings
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A $1000 donation could cover a security deposit
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A $5000 donation could cover security deposits for 5 families
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A $10,000 donation could cover security deposits for 10 families
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