Matrix Human Services

Filing Period

Oct 1, 2009 to Sep 30, 2010

Signed

Feb 1, 2011

Return Version

2009v1.7

Gross Receipts

$16,332,951

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

CHILDHOOD PROGRAMSBarat Child and Family Services ("Barat")Barat House is a residential treatment program for abused, neglected, or delinquent adolescent girls.Off the Streets ("OTS")OTS is a fully licensed voluntary emergency shelter and a crisis intervention program for runaway and homeless youths ages twelve to seventeen. Counseling is provided to youths and their families with the goal being the reunion and maintenance of the family unit whenever possible. Connecting FamiliesConnecting Families provides educational and family support services for low-income families with children in grades 4-7. Youth Assistance Program (YAP)The Youth Assistance Program provides prevention and early intervention services to youth age 7 to 17 to enhance their quality of life, build confidence/self-esteem, improve their academic performance and otherwise provide life experiences that will prevent involvement with the juvenile justice system. Readers are LeadersReaders are Leaders educates expectant moms and parents of children aged birth to three on the importance of developmental learning, literacy and language in their child's life. The program provides skills to ensure their children grow up ready to read and succeed in school. Connect Your Community/Community Telecom NetworkConnect Your Community offers training for clients to develop information technology skills, preparing them to compete and succeed in today's fast paced, technology driven work environment.Tides Foundation - Healthy Living Osborne CommunityFunds are used to support attendance at a two-day strategy meeting and the initial development of a community plan to increase the effectiveness of chronic disease and violence prevention efforts.United Way Kresge Food GrantFunds are used to help Matrix Human Services provide food to those in need in the Osborne Community. The funds are used for both food and a refrigerator.Watrufightn4.org-an online initiative aimed at inspiring social activism, volunteerism and civic engagement in youth and young adults. we are making a difference: more than 1,800 people from 34 countries/territories and 5 different continents have visited the website following the September 10, 2009 launch and video debut. In June of 2010 the documentary was awarded an EMMY.

Activity 3

ADULT PROGRAMS Matrix Partnerships for HousingMatrix Partnerships for Housing assists homeless women with children to find and maintain affordable housing. Reuther Older Adult and Wellness Services ("Reuther")Reuther operates multi-purpose centers for senior citizens in the metropolitan Detroit area. In addition to providing social activities, education, counseling, information and referral, and nutritious lunches through the senior centers, Reuther also provides extensive outreach services, including the delivery of basic needs and gifts for the homebound, transportation services, and a telephone reassurance program. The program also provides homemaker services to low-income seniors. LifehouseLifehouse provides low-cost transitional housing for women in Twelve Step recovery programs.Matrix Quality CareMatrix Quality Care is a social enterprise program that offers light housekeeping, chore services, personal care and transportation to the Metro Detroit community for a fee.Transition to SuccessTransition to Success is a collaborative program that offers a pathway to independence for women impacted by homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse, and incarceration. Kelly Morang Senior ServicesKelly Morang Senior Services operates a multi-purpose center for senior citizens in the Detroit area. Programming is three days a week and includes the following list of events and activities: offers free morning snacks, lunch, tai chi, bingo, arts and crafts, adult well being workshops, movies at the center, monthly field trips, board and card games, poetry and storytelling, music appreciation, jewelry making, event celebrations, policy and legal updates, special guests, health screenings and other community resources for housing, employment, food, assistance with utilities, etc. Detroit Safe Community CollaborativeDetroit Safe Community Collaborative program offers supportive services to returning citizens in the Osborne community including assistance with housing, family reunification, employment, training, workshops, mentoring and case management.

Filer

EIN

38-1358015