EEFA Pandemic Response Guide Published
NRDC Blog Post on Pandemic Response Guidance published 4.7.2020
MIDWEST REGION
CDBG rental assistance advocacy to relevant state agencies
MICHIGAN
Letters
MEEFA COVID-19 letter with housing and energy asks sent to Governor Whitmer
Work for Me DTE letter with energy asks signed by 18 organizations and 7 individuals to Governor’s Office and MPSC Commissioner
MEEFA Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) letter with rental assistance asks to state and local officials
Racial Equity
Governor created Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities
Michigan is tracking racial demographics of COVID-19 cases and deaths on a statewide basis
Wayne County, MI Resources
Eviction Moratorium:
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s order suspends service of process and execution of eviction orders unless the tenant poses a “risk to another person or an imminent and severe risk to property.” Michigan’s courts may still hear civil cases remotely. Court deadlines and deadlines to commence civil actions are tolled.
Food Resources:
CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen serves three meals a day. Two kitchen/dining room sites serve full-course, nutritious meals to hundreds of men women and children each day. Contact: 313-579-2100
CHURCH OF GOD MOUNTAIN ASSEMBLY FOOD PANTRY
Weekly food box distribution in Belleville. See website for more details. Contact: 734-699-0981
COVENANT HOUSE ACADEMY
Partnering with Gleaners to provide free groceries for children and families. Contact: 313-297-8720
DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY DISTRICT
List of all DPSCD schools offering students/families a bag of four pre-cooked breakfast meals and four pre-cooked lunches.
FAMILY OF GOD
Family of god provides a hot meal to those in our community Monday – Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.
FORT STREET OPEN DOOR
A homeless outreach program that offers a variety of services including food, clothing, hygiene kits/showers, and counseling services. Contact: 313-961-4533
FRANKLIN-WRIGHT SETTLEMENTS
Franklin-Wright Settlements, INC goes out into the community to provide hot nutritious meals, blankets, hygiene kits, warm clothing, and words of encouragement. Contact: 313-579-1000
Housing/ Rental Assistance:
36TH DISTRICT COURT
Eviction actions cannot be filed in Court during the coronavirus crisis. Eviction actions may be filed once the crisis has passed for those who did not pay rent during crisis. Contact: 313-965-4158
CITY OF DETROIT HOMEOWNERS PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Deadlines for Homeowners Property Tax Assistance Program applications have been eliminated. Applications are now approved on an on-going basis. Contact: 313-224-3030
MICHIGAN 2-1-1
Provides a list of resources available for Michigan residents. Contact: 2-1-1
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES STATE EMERGENCY RELIEF
State Emergency Relief can include help with rent payment, rental deposits, utility bills, moving expenses and more. Contact: (586)469-7700
THE SALVATION ARMY
May be able to provide assistance with rental expenses.
WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER OFFICE
Wayne County committed to no foreclosures in 2020 for coronavirus crisis. Contact: 313-224-5990
WAYNE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Through the CARES Relief and Recovery Services, residents of Wayne County may qualify for assistance with food and income, water and energy, rent and mortgage, property tax, emergency plumbing repair, and funeral assistance. Contact: (313) 388-9799
Utility Assistance:
CONSUMERS ENERGY
Suspending all shutoffs for low-income customers and seniors through April 5, 2020. Stay tuned to Michigan Radio for updates.
DTE ENERGY
Suspending all shutoffs for low-income customers and seniors through April 5, 2020.
THE HEATH & WARMTH FUND (THAW)
Utility assistance partnership with agencies across the state of Michigan. Contact: 1-800-866-8429
PENFED FOUNDATION
Heating fuel and electric service payment assistance for all veterans, active military service members, and those currently serving in the Reserves and the National Guard who are experiencing a financial setback due to the negative economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Contact: 800-558-9224 (toll free)
MICHIGAN 2-1-1
Provides a list of resources available for Michigan residents. Contact: 2-1-1
MICHIGAN BRIDGES
Michigan Energy Assistance Program application. Contact: (844)799-9876
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – STATE EMERGENCY RELIEF
State Emergency Relief can include help with rent payment, rental deposits, utility bills, moving expenses and more. Contact: (586)469-7700
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Assistance with heat bills. Contact: 313-388-9799 (Detroit residents); 734-284-6999 (Out Wayne); 313-873-6000 (Main Office)
Water Assistance:
DETROIT WATER & SEWAGE DEPARTMENT
Working to restore home water services. Visit their webpage for the City of Detroit’s “Coronavirus COVID-19 Water Restart Plan” and instructions for your water turn on service. Also offers a 10/30/50 payment plant for customers with past due balances and/or are delinquent on accounts. Contact: 313-267-8000
THE HEATH & WARMTH FUND (THAW)
Utility assistance partnership with agencies across the state of Michigan. Contact: Contact:1-800-866-8429
PENFED FOUNDATION
Water service payment assistance for all veterans, active military service members, and those currently serving in the Reserves and the National Guard who are experiencing a financial setback due to the negative economic effects of the COVID19 pandemic. Contact: 800-558-9224 (toll free)
MICHIGAN 2-1-1
Provides a list of resources available for Michigan residents. Contact: 2-1-1
THE SALVATION ARMY
May provide assistance with water bill payments or shutoff costs.
WATER ACCESS VOLUNTEER EFFORT (WAVE) FUND
Assistance with access to safe drinking water and sanitation services for low-income families during crisis. When funds are available, WAVE provides up to $500 to enter the DWSD 10/30/50 Payment Plan. Contact: 313-267-8000
WATER RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WRAP
Financial assistance for residential water. Contact: 313-386-9727
WAYNE COUNTY VETERANS FINANCIAL HARDSHIP SERVICES
Financial assistance via Wayne County Soldiers & Sailors Relief and Michigan Veteran Trust Funds. Contact: 313-224-5045
WAYNE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Provides service restoration and payment assistance to Detroit Water and Sewerage Department customers who have had their service interrupted due to nonpayment or is at risk of shut-off. The State of Michigan will pay the $25 fee to restore service for 30 days. After 30 days, households will pay $25 monthly to keep their services on. Past due amounts do not need to be paid until after the COVID-19 situation passes. Contact: 313-388-9799 (Detroit residents); 734-284-6999 (Out Wayne); 313-873-6000 (Main Office)
WE THE PEOPLE OF DETROIT
Volunteer-run community group distributing water to those in need in the Detroit area. Water is also available for pickup at various locations. Contact: 844-429-2837
Internet Resources:
AT&T
AT&T expanded eligibility to their Access from AT&T to any household participating in the National School Lunch Program and Head Start. AT&T customers will receive two months free service.
COMCAST
New Comcast customers will receive two months of free service. Comcast’s Internet Essentials packages have increased data speeds and suspended broadband data caps for homes during the crisis.
XFINITY WIFI PUBLIC HOTPOTS
Xfinity WiFi Public Hotpots are now open to everyone on the “xfinitywifi” SSID.
Financial Assistance Resources:
MATRIX HUMAN SERVICES
Assistance with delaying bill payments, financial counseling, and referral programs for emergency services. Contact: 313-526-4000 ext. 1411
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES STATE EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM
Up to $175 per year in assistance to qualifying low-income households. Contact: 2-1-1
US MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES EMERGENCY SERVICES
Provides additional assistance beyond State Emergency Relief. Contact: 2-1-1
US PENFED FOUNDATION
Financial assistance for all veterans, active military service members, and those currently serving in the Reserves and the National Guard who are experiencing a financial setback due to the negative economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Payment assistance includes automobile, heating fuel, mortgage, rent, water, and electric service. Contact: 800-558-9224 (toll free)
UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – MICHIGAN DISTRICT OFFICE
Wayne State University School of Social Work – Center for Social Work Research COVID-19 Community Resource List Wayne County- updated 4-2-20 2 Business disaster loans for small businesses or private, non-profit organizations that suffer substantial economic injury as a direct result of the declared disaster COVID-19 pandemic. Contact: 313-226-6075
Healthcare Resources:
ACENSION HOTLINE
A hotline number if you have symptoms or questions regarding COVID-19. Contact: 833-978-0649
ADVANTAGE HEALTH CENTERS
Community clinic for adults and children. Contact: 313-416-6262
AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH & FAMILY SERVICES
Primary health care clinic for American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals, families and other underserved populations in SE Michigan. Curbside Testing for the Coronavirus. Contact: 313-846-6030
AMERICAN RED CROSS – SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN CHAPTER & BLOOD SERIVCES REGION
Blood bank currently accepting donations. Provides emergency disaster services, volunteer opportunities, health and safety education programs, social services for military personnel, and smoke alarms. Contact: 313-833-8816
ARAB COMMUNITY CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SERVICES – COMMUNITY HEALTH AND RESEARCH CENTER – DEARBORN
Community clinic and health center for children and adolescents. Contact: 313-216-2200
ARAB-AMERICAN AND CHALDEAN COUNCIL – PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
Community primary care clinic. Contact: 313-846-8156
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL
Beaumont is offering COVID-19 screenings as a drive up service from 10am -10pm. This service is not free. There is a FREE risk assessment online.
BEAUMONT HOTLINE
A community resource for timely, accurate information about COVID-19 symptoms and virtual screening for people who are experiencing symptoms. Contact: 1-800-592-4784
CASS COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES – ACTIVITY CENTER
Community clinic. Contact: 313-883-2277
CENTRAL CITY INTEGRATED HEALTH – HEALTH CENTER
Community clinic. Contact: 313-849-3920
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE CENTER – CHASS SOUTHWEST CENTER AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Community clinic. Contact: 313-849-3920
CORNONAVIRUS COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK – DRIVE THOUGH TESTING
Offers drive though COVID-19 testing with appointment and prescription. Contact: 313-230-0505
COVENANT COMMUNITY CARE CENTERS
Provides primary medical care and expanded services to help support spiritual, psychological, and social health of patients. Includes family practice, internal medicine, OB/Gyn, pediatrics, cardiology, optometry, dentistry, pharmacy, behavioral health and pastoral care. Contact: 313-554-0485