Community Resources
The resources listed are available to help support students and families in meeting basic needs. Please see the box on the left to search out resources you may need. This listing focuses on resources from existing nonprofits, businesses, and organizations in our community. Please be aware, not all resources may work for all situations. Please remember, try not to become discouraged. When you are contacting these organizations, you will need to be persistent and patient. They may put you on hold often, and they may ask a lot of personal questions, but it is just a part of the process for their record-keeping purposes and ability to help more people in the future.
United Way
Phone 2.1.1 (800-552-1183)
www.metrounitedway.org – Get Help Now
Services Provided Include:
- Rent Assistance Temporary Financial Assistance
- Utilities Assistance (THAW) Subsidized Rental Housing
- Food Pantries Prescription Assistance
- Legal Aid Food Stamps
- Job Search/Placement Homeless Shelter
- Clothing Provisions Mortgage Assistance
State of Michigan Department of Human Services
Family Independence Agency
www.michigan.gov/dhs-forms
Services provided include:
- Food Assistance Program
- State Disability Assistance - Rent assistance for those in a shelter or living in a car.
- Adult Medical Program State Emergency Relief
- Resident County Hospitalization Child Support Services
- Medical Assistance Low Income Home Energy
- Child Development and Care Assistance Home Heating Credit
- Family Independence Program Weatherization Assistance Program
Salvation Army
27835 Shiawassee, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
248-477-1153
www.salvationarmy.org To apply for social service assistance, call 248-334-2401 to schedule an appointment.
Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00 pm-3:30 pm. Services vary with funding and time of year and include housing, utility and rental assistance, emergency motel vouchers, referrals to shelters, food pantries, and more.