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Good Osborn Resource

 Directory

May 2008

ADULT EDUCATION/GED

Detroit Public Schools

Matrix Human Services

ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS

African Dance Works

Barat Child & Family Services

College for Creative Studies

Detroit Neighborhood Arts

InsideOut Literary Arts

Mosaic Youth Theatre

T.A.B.C.A.T. Capoeira Angola

Women Preserving the History of Idlewild

Youth Assistance Program

Youth on the Edge of Greatness

AT RISK YOUTH PREVENTION

Barat Child & Family Services

Detroit Community Initiative

Matrix Connecting Families Program

Neighborhood Services Organization

R.E.A.L F.O.R.C.E.

YMCA-Metropolitan Youth Collaborative

Youth Assistance Program

CHILD CARE

United Children & Family Head Start

CHURCHES/FAITH-BASED SERVICES

Bodybuilders for Christ Ministry

Grace Church of the Nazarene

Warren Rogers Community Center

Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

Highland Churches of Christ

Joshua Temple Churches of God in Christ

New Covenant of Peace Impact Ministries

Our Lady of Good Council Church

Women's Outreach

 CLOTHING

Unique Boutique

COMPUTER ACCESS/CLASSES

Detroit Community Initiative

Eastside Unity Association 

Matrix Human Services Computer Lab

Youth Assistance Program

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES

R and R Domestic Services

EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT AND TRAINING

Detroit Community Initiative

Matrix Connecting Families Program

Women ARISE

Youth Assistance Program

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Newtown Community Development Corporation

FINANCIAL AID

Accounting Aid Society

FOOD PANTRIES AND SOUP KITCHENS

New Covenant of Peace Impact Ministries

HELP LINES

Off the Streets

HOUSING

Project Transition

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Legal Education Advocacy Center

LIBRARIES

Detroit Public Library

Franklin Branch

Wilder Branch


 MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING

Barat Child & Family Services

New Covenant of Peace Impact Ministries

Northeast Guidance Center

Youth Assistance Program

MENTORING/TUTORING

Barat Child & Family Services

Grace Church of the Nazarene

Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

Joshua Temple Churches of God in Christ

Leaps and Bounds Family Services

New Covenant of Peace Impact Ministries

Youth Assistance Program

PARENTING/EDUCATION

Detroit Head Start Fatherhood Initiative

RECREATION CENTERS/SERVICES

Barat Child & Family Services

Detroit International Basketball Team

Leaps and Bounds Family Services

YMCA-Metropolitan Youth Collaborative

SAFETY

MAN Network

SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES

Walter and May Reuther Senior Services Madar Senior Program

SHELTERS

LifeHouse

Off the Streets

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

Barat Child & Family Services

John Seay Center Ministry  

LifeHouse

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Neighborhood Services Organization

Youth Assistance Program

 


 

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Accounting Aid Society

18145 Mack Avenue
Detroit, MI 48224
Phone: 313 647 9620
Fax: 313 647 9628
info@accountingaidsociety.org
www.accountingaidsociety.org
Services Provided: Free income tax preparation, e-filing, referrals to other helpful services, child tax credit, earned income tax credit (EITC)
Eligibility Requirements:  For individuals, annual income up to $20,000 (regardless of age); For families, annual income up to $40,000 (families=married couples, or a person with at least one dependent)

African Dance Works

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 438 2800
Services Provided: African dance and drumming after-school arts for elementary and middle school students, grades 4-8.  Mondays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.  No Fee.

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Barat Child & Family Services

5250 John R.
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313 833 1525
Fax: 313 833 2180
Services Provided: 14 day respite/emergency placement, 24-hour supervision, community service, coordination of health/physical needs, coordination of school placement, cultural enrichment activities, family therapy, group therapy, independent living skills, individual therapy, mentoring, on-site tutoring, psychiatric services, recreation, sexual abuse survivors group, substance abuse screening and referral  

Bodybuilders for Christ Ministry

Pastor David Wheeler  
Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 412 0812
Services Provided: Holds services on Sundays at the Center, 2nd floor  


 

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College for Creative Studies

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 664 7821
Services Provided: Fine arts, design and crafts, after school arts for elementary and middle school students, grades 4-8.  Wednesdays and Fridays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.  Students may select one or both days.  No Fee.

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Detroit Community Initiative

Mike Fischer
4777 E. Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48205
www.detroitcommunity.org
Services Provided: Future leaders, Youth Corps Program, Job Training, Computer Training, and Neighborhood Restoration Activities.

Detroit Head Start Fatherhood Initiative

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 526 4001 ext. 30
Services Provided: Building a therapeutic "community of fathers" to uplift fathers, families, and communities by maintaining and enhancing the crucial connection between fathers and their children.  No Fee.

Detroit International Basketball Team

Phone: 313 526 4001

Services Provided: conducts after school and Saturday basketball programs and leagues for children, youth and adults.  No Fee.


 

Detroit Neighborhood Arts

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 664 7821
Services Provided: 
Saturday arts for middle school students- long term program to prepare middle school students with a serious interest in the arts and strong family support to apply to Detroit's quality High School arts programs by preparing their personal art portfolio.  In-depth aft and design classes taught by College for Creative Studies Community Art Instructors.  Students must interview to be accepted into this program.  Takes place on Saturdays from 10am to 12:30pm.  No Fee.  
High School Students Detroit Neighborhood Arts Corps- through this entrepreneurial youth training program conducted in collaboration with the College for Creative Studies and P.E.E.P.S., high school students will engage their community through public art projects such as murals, public sculpture, art events, graphic arts and design.  Takes place on Saturdays from 1 to 5pm.  No Fee.

Detroit Public Library

Mary Jo Vortkamp
13651 E. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
313 852 4797 
mvortkamp@detroit.lib.mi.us
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/franklin/franklin_index.htm
Wilder Branch Library
7140 E. 7 Mile
Detroit, MI 48234
313 852 4285
Services provided:  Full library, with access to computers.  Reading sessions with children, and programs for youth.
Eligibility Requirements:  Must have a library card to check out books and use computers. 

Detroit Public Schools

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 852 1089
Services Provided: Computer Classes, Internet Access-open lab, GED Pre-Testing, Support Services, GED Testing (Scholarships available), University of Phoenix College online classes, referrals to specialized Adult Education Programs, NOVA NET GED Software, Individual instruction. GED & ABE Classes (must be 20 or older).  Must have State of MI ID Card or MI Driver's License to receive services.


 

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Eastside Unity Association 
Margurette Taylor
15405 Young
Detroit, MI 48205
Services Provided: Tutoring, Computer Training.

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Grace Church of the Nazarene

Warren Rogers Community Center

Robert Hunter
Pastor
18020 Hoover
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 527-4944
RobertH210@aol.com
Services provided: Homework assistance, computer training, basketball (boys & girls), and dance.

  

Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

Ricards Barlett Sr.
15325 Gratiot
Detroit, MI 48208
Phone: 313 839 7000
Services Provided: Bible Study, Mentoring.

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Highland Churches of Christ

David W. Fox
111W E. Seven Mile
Detroit, MI 48234
Phone: 313 839-4320
www.highlandcofcdetroit.org/
Services Provided: Bible Study, Children's Church, Miscellaneous Events  


 

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InsideOut Literary Arts

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 965 5332
Services Provided: Poetry program for middle school and high school students.  No Fee.  

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John Seay Center Ministry  

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 438 3386
Services Provided: works with adults who want to complete the Michigan Substance Abuse Certification.  Meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm.  Fee required

Joshua Temple Churches of God in Christ

Louis Anderson
20247 Regent Drive
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 839 8770
www.joshuatemple.org
Services Provided: Male Mentoring, Dance/Miming/Nursery.

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Leaps and Bounds Family Services

Denise Dorsz
16888 Trinity
Detroit, MI 48219
313 541 1702
www.leaps-and-bounds.org
Services Provided: After-school tutoring, Recreation (basketball), Early literacy groups.


 

Legal Education Advocacy Center

David Smukler
10115 Eltin Ave.
Huntington Woods, MI 48070
313 478 9894
dsmukler@comcast.net
www.leacforyouth.org
Services Provided: Legal History and Education, Leadership and Advocacy Session, Cultural and Arts Expression. 

LifeHouse

Ms. Michelle Berry-Program Manager 
10612 East Jefferson
Detroit, Mi 48214
Phone: 313 425 1966
Services Provided: low cost transitional housing for women in Twelve Step recovery programs. Support includes information, referral, education, shelter, permanent housing and prevention services to support self sufficiency.  

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MAN Network

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 526 4001 ext. 15
Services Provided: increases the involvement of males in the community.  Call to volunteer for neighborhood patrols.

Matrix Connecting Families Program

Dawne Velianoff 

Located at the Center

Matrix Human Services

13560 East McNichols

Detroit, MI 48205

Phone: 313 526 4001 ext. 10

Services Provided: educational and family support services for low income families with children in grades 4-7.  After school programs, employment, educational skill building and family activities.  Activities are available 6 days a week, year round.  No Fee.  

Matrix Human Services

13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 526 4001
Services Provided: Adult Education Resource Center- open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday. Connecting Families Program- creating resumes, job searches, computer training/practice, certificate programs, GED and NovaNet; enrollment is limited to families living in zip codes 48205 and 48234.  No Fees.


 

Matrix Human Services Computer Lab

Located at the Center

13560 East McNichols

Detroit, MI 48205

Phone: 313 536 4001

Services Provided: Computer lab operated by the Center has 14 stations and internet access.  Individual and group instruction.  Open Monday-Saturday.  No Fee.

Mosaic Youth Theatre

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 872 6920
Services Provided: Theater workshops.  After school arts for elementary and middle school students, grades 4-8.  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.  Both days required for theater workshops.  No fee.

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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 526 4001
Services Provided: Weekly Group Meetings
Tuesday 8pm to 10pm Winners II Group
Thursday 8pm to 10pm Winners I Group
NA Dances- Scheduled Monthly
NA Area East Meetings- 2nd Sunday of each month
No Fees.  

Neighborhood Services Organization

9641 Harper Avenue
Detroit, MI 48213
Phone: 313 965 6924
Services Provided: Youth Initiative Project works with youth in the areas of leadership, advocacy, public speaking, and street theater in regards to gun violence and substance abuse prevention.  No Fee.

New Covenant of Peace Impact Ministries

Bishop Tony Russell and Pastor Valerie Russell 
14510 East 7 Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 526 4001 ext. 14
Services Provided: Wednesday and Sunday Services, food pantry, project SOAR, MAN Network, Life Teams, tutoring program, pre-marital and marriage counseling, and the Children of Destiny Reading Center.


 

Newtown Community Development Corporation

Patricia Bosch
4777 E. Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48234
313 891 7709
villageNDET@aol.com
Services Provided: Environmental Education. 

Northeast Guidance Center

Cheryl Coleman
20303 Kelly
Detroit, MI 48225
313 245 7000
ccoleman@mentalwellness.org
www.mhweb.org
Services Provided:  Mental Health Treatment (1-18), Mental Health Care (1-18). 
  

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Off the Streets

680 Virginia Park
Detroit, MI 48202
24 Hour Help Line: 313 873 0678
Fax: 313 873 9598
Services Provided: 24 hour emergency shelter, crisis intervention, information and referral, homeless youth services, temporary youth shelter, residential shelter

Our Lady of Good Council Church

Reverend Robert J. Kutlarz
17142 Rowe
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 372 1698
Services Provided: Children's Summer Bible School, Bible Study, Sunday Services.

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Project Transition

located at Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205 
Phone: 313 831 2503
Services Provided: Provides housing to low income women with children that are victims of homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and/or incarceration.  Meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Matrix Human Services.  No Fee.

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R and R Domestic Services

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 861 3011
Services Provided: Anger management and domestic violence groups conducted on Thursdays at 11 am and 6pm.  Fee.

R.E.A.L F.O.R.C.E.

Lu Pettigrew
5181 E. Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48234
313 369 1560
lugrew@yahoo.com
Services Provided: Youth Ensemble, Financial Literacy, Youth Leadership Training.

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T.A.B.C.A.T. Capoeira Angola

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 483 1058
Services Provided: Afro-Brazilian dance/defense developed 500 years ago in Brazil to fight against slavery oppression.  The art combines music, dance, philosophy, education/history, acrobatics and self defense.  Classes offered on Wednesdays at 7pm or Saturdays at 2pm.

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Unique Boutique

located inside the Center, Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Andrea McCaskill-Boutique Manager
Phone: 313 526 4000
Services Provided: Sells new and gently used men’s, women’s, and children's clothing, accessories and small household items.  Donations accepted and appreciated.


 

United Children & Family Head Start

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 839 5111
Services Provided: The Mt. Zion Head Start Center provides free 1/2 day pre-school classes for low income children, ages 3-5 and/or children with special needs also.  Family receives education, social services, mental health and health services as needed.  No Fee.

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Walter and May Reuther Senior Services Madar Senior Program

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 527 0360
Services Provided: Monday thru Thursday, 9am to 1pm; Food and friendship program, field trips, lunch, health presentations, table games, parties, crafts, exercise, knit & crochet.  Transportation available.  No Fee.

Women ARISE

120 Parsons Street
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313 831 1000
Fax: 313 831 4634
www.womenarise.org
Services Provided: Comprehensive Assessment, Case Management, Mental health counseling and referral, Substance abuse education and Relapse Prevention, Employability Enhancement, Remedial Education/Tutoring, On-site support groups, Parenting Classes and Family Reunification Services, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions
HIRE ME — Help Insure Real Empowerment through Meaningful Employment: concentrates on moving women with criminal justice system involvement into the workforce.
PROVE — Post Release Opportunities for Vocational Education: has a goal of extending post release services with vocational training and higher education for women. 
inSIDEout RESOURCE CENTER: The formation of this center is in response to the increasing number of 'cold calls' the agency received for services.  The Resource Center provides a safe and secure environment to facilitate linkages to other community services, as well as the support services provided on-site. 

Women Preserving the History of Idlewild

Phone: 313 372 4279
Services Provided: A non-profit organization organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes.  The cooperation provides young girls 10-14 years of age and their parents with historic, educational and cultural experiences while enhancing their awareness of the legacy that is living in Idlewild, Michigan.  No Fee.  


 

Women's Outreach

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 282 2518
Services Provided: non-profit organization that brings God's love, life and liberty to women and girls.  Meets at the Center on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month.  Free.

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YMCA-Metropolitan Youth Collaborative

Latitia McCree-Executive Director, Education & Outreach Services 

Located at the Center

Matrix Human Services

13560 East McNichols

Detroit, MI 48205

Phone: 313 267 5300

Services Provided: delivers upbeat, high impact programming for children ages 6-13.  Fee.

Youth Assistance Program

Theresa Edwards-Program Manager 

450 Eliot

Detroit, MI 48201

Phone: 313 831 2503

Fax: 313 831 4960

Services Provided: after school and summer programs for youth 7 to 17 who are at risk of entering the juvenile justice system or are adjudicated and placed on probation.  Substance abuse prevention, conflict resolution, individual counseling, tutoring, homework assistance, cultural activities, career counseling, computer classes and recreational activities. YAP’s services are provided after school from 3 to 5 during the school year and from 10 to 3 during the summer. Participants are generally enrolled for three to six months and progress is monitored weekly.

  

Youth on the Edge of Greatness

Located at the Center
Matrix Human Services
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
Phone: 313 571 2800
Services Provided: works in partnership with the Center for Creative Studies Neighborhood Art Program on Saturdays at the Center.  No Fee.

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