Love, Peace & UnityUtility and Bill Help
31 places-
Crossroads of Michigan
313-831-2000 (appointments); 3 Open to anyone- Hours
- Sunday hot meal 11am-2pm; weekly Midweek Market 11am-1pm
- Where
- 2424 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- crossroadsofmichigan.org
Free Sunday hot meal and weekly Forgotten Harvest market; caseworkers help with emergency needs. Call for an appointment.
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DPSCD Parent Academy (Office of Family & Community Engagement)
(313) 873-7490 Open to anyoneFree workshops for parents: literacy/math support, advocacy, financial literacy, jobs, mental health. Register online; no DPSCD enrollment needed.
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Michigan 211
211 (or 844-875-9211) Open to anyone- Hours
- 24/7
- Where
- Statewide; or call 844-875-9211, text your ZIP to 898211
- Web
- mi211.org
Free 24/7 helpline for shelter, food, utilities, health, rides and more, 180+ languages. Dial 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898211.
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Social Security Administration - Detroit Downtown office (replacement card)
888-748-7691 (office); 1-800-7 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm (national line Mon-Fri 8am-7pm)
- Where
- 477 Michigan Ave, McNamara Bldg Room 450, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- ssa.gov
Free replacement Social Security card, SSI/benefits. Other Detroit offices: 5715 Michigan Ave 877-319-0730; 9222 Grand River 866-405-0043; 7800 W Outer Dr 866-3
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit
313-393-2930 or 1-877-788-4623 Open to anyoneEmergency utility (shutoff) and rent help for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Lapeer, St. Clair. Call or apply online at helpwithmybill.com.
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St. Vincent de Paul Detroit – Community Market
313-393-2930 (press 1) or 877- Open to anyone- Hours
- Food by appointment Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Where
- 3000 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- svdpdetroit.org
Free groceries by appointment plus rent/energy help through local conferences. Call, press 1, and leave a voicemail for a callback.
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The Salvation Army - Conner Creek Corps
(313) 822-2800 Open to anyoneEast side Salvation Army corps with social services. Call first to ask about clothing, food and emergency assistance; hours not posted online.
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The Salvation Army - Metro Detroit (Eastern Michigan Division)
(248) 443-5500 Open to anyone- Hours
- 9:00am-4:00pm
- Where
- 16130 Northland Dr, Southfield, MI 48075
- Web
- salvationarmyusa.org
Divisional office for metro Detroit; call to be routed to the nearest corps for clothing, food and emergency assistance.
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The Salvation Army Metro Detroit
(248) 443-5500 Open to anyone- Hours
- 9:00am-4:00pm
- Web
- centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Metro Detroit area office; call to be directed to the nearest corps for emergency rent/utility help. Detroit corps: Conner Creek 313-822-2800, Temple 313-897-29
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Wayne Metro Community Action Agency – Connect Center
(313) 388-9799 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-12pm
- Where
- Food Distribution Fridays at sites across Wayne County; senior pickup 13660 Stansbury Ave, Detroit, MI 48227
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
One call connects you to free Friday food distributions, senior food boxes, diapers, utility and housing help. Call, chat or email.
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Detroit HOPE property tax exemption & Detroit Tax Relief Fund (via Wayne Metro)
(313) 244-0274- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm
- For
- Homeowners, Detroit residents
- Where
- 7310 Woodward Ave, 8th Floor, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- dtrf@waynemetro.org
HOPE can wipe out current-year property tax for low-income Detroit owner-occupants; must reapply every year. Call to apply or get help with back taxes (PAYS).
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Detroit Housing Commission
(313) 877-8000- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 2211 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207 (Customer Service Center)
- Web
- dhcmi.org
- info@dhcmi.org
Public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Apply through the online Applicant Portal; check the site for open waitlists.
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Detroit Medical Center (DMC) – Uncompensated Care / Financial Assistance
(888) 730-3989- Hours
- Hotline; hours not published
- For
- Low income
- Where
- Ask for a registration representative at any DMC hospital
- Web
- dmc.org
100% free hospital care for uninsured under 200% of poverty level; 40-80% discounts up to 500%. Hotline also helps you apply for Medicaid.
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DTE Energy Assistance / Low-Income Self-Sufficiency Plan (LSP)
(800) 477-4747- For
- Low income
- Web
- dteenergy.com
Income credits, shutoff help and LSP (fixed monthly bill, up to $3,000 past-due forgiven; income at/below 60(null)MI). Enroll in LSP through THAW or Wayne Metro
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DWSD Lifeline Plan (water affordability) via Wayne Metro
(313) 386-9727- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm
- For
- Detroit residents, low income
- Where
- 7310 Woodward Ave, Suite 114, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
Fixed low water bill for income-eligible Detroiters. New applications PAUSED (high demand); if behind on water, call DWSD 313-267-8000 for EasyPay 36-month plan
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Henry Ford Health – Patient Financial Assistance
313-874-7800 (313-916-4510 for- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- Apply via MyChart, mail, or any Henry Ford facility
- Web
- henryford.com
- financialassistanceapp@HFHS.org
Free or discounted Henry Ford care for households under 400% of poverty level or with bills over 30% of income. Apply within 240 days of first bill.
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Lifeline phone & internet discount (USAC)
(800) 234-9473- Hours
- 7 days a week, 9:00am-9:00pm ET
- For
- Low income
- Web
- lifelinesupport.org
Monthly discount on phone or internet if you get SNAP, Medicaid, SSI or have low income. Apply at getinternet.gov or call. (Affordable Connectivity Program has
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Medicaid / Healthy Michigan Plan Enrollment (MDHHS)
800-642-3195 (Beneficiary Help- Hours
- Online 24/7
- For
- Low income
- Where
- Apply at newmibridges.michigan.gov or your local MDHHS office
- Web
- michigan.gov
Free/low-cost health coverage for low-income adults, kids, pregnant women, disabled and 65+. Apply on MI Bridges; new work rules apply for some adults.
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Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) via THAW
(800) 866-8429- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:45pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 3031 W Grand Blvd, Suite 660, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- thawfund.org
State-funded energy help: affordable payment plans and one-time aid for households at/below 60???tate median income or on SNAP/FIP/SSI/WIC. Call to apply.
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Michigan Legal Services
(313) 964-4130- For
- Low income
- Where
- 300 River Place, Suite 1201, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- milegalservices.org
Free legal help focused on housing (eviction, foreclosure) and public benefits (denied/cut-off assistance) for low-income metro Detroit residents. Call to apply
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THAW (The Heat and Warmth Fund)
1-800-866-8429 (800-866-THAW)- Hours
- Utility Assistance Specialists: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:45pm; no walk-ins Fridays
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 3031 W Grand Blvd, Suite 660, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- thawfund.org
Gas/electric bill help and MEAP payment plans (income at/below 60(null)tate median). As of 9/23/2026 NOT taking new applications; call or text THAW to check reo
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United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC) - Detroit Right to Counsel & Eviction
313-725-4646 (Eviction Defense- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (by appointmeneligibility
- Where
- 300 River Place Dr, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- uchcdetroit.org
- help@uchcdetroit.org
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Volunteers of America Michigan – Veteran Services (SSVF & transitional housing)
(877) 509-8387- For
- Veterans (very low income)
- Where
- 26211 Central Park Blvd, Suite 650, Southfield, MI 48076
- Web
- voami.org
Rent, utility, moving and case-management help to prevent or end veteran homelessness; transitional housing. Call 877-509-VETS; main office 248-945-0101.
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Wayne County Treasurer - property tax payment plans
(313) 224-5990- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, by appointment only
- For
- Homeowners
- Where
- 400 Monroe St, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- waynecountymi.gov
- WCTOPaymentPlans@waynecountymi.gov
Payment plans for delinquent property taxes to avoid foreclosure (hardship extension, interest reduction, Pay As You Stay). Call or email to set up a plan.
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Wayne County Veterans Services
(313) 224-5045- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
- For
- Veterans
- Where
- 400 Monroe St, Suite 405, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- waynecountymi.gov
County help for veterans with utilities, rent/mortgage, property taxes, food, car repair, emergency home repair and burial. Call or visit. (Not VA medical/disab
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Wayne Metro - Employment & Paid Job Training
(313) 388-9799- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-12pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- Multiple Wayne County sites; apply online at waynemetro.org/apply
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
Paid training in green jobs, customer service, weatherization/solar, teaching apprenticeship, plus free job and financial coaching. Call or apply online; allow
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Wayne Metro Head Start / Early Head Start
(313) 388-9799- Hours
- Connect Center Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 2651 Saullino Ct, Dearborn, MI 48120
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
Free preschool (birth-5) at sites in Detroit, Hamtramck, Highland Park and more. Apply at childplus.net/apply or call the Connect Center for all Wayne Metro hel
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Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro)
(313) 388-9799- Hours
- Connect Center: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm. Walk-ins: Mon-Thu 8:30am-12pm & 1
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 7310 Woodward Ave, Suite 114, Detroit, MI 48202 (Welcome Center)
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
Main intake for utility, water, rent and property-tax help in Wayne County. Call the Connect Center or walk in for a screening. Spanish/Arabic recordings.
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MDHHS Child Care Assistance (Child Development and Care)
- For
- Low income
- Web
- michigan.gov
State pays part of child care costs for working/school-going low-income parents. Apply and check eligibility at MI Bridges (newmibridges.michigan.gov).
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MDHHS State Emergency Relief (SER)
- For
- Low income
- Web
- newmibridges.michigan.gov
State help with shutoff/heat & electric bills, rent arrears, deposits, moving, home repairs, burial. Apply online at MI Bridges; income limits apply (1 person ~
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SNAP Food Assistance (Bridge Card) – MI Bridges / MDHHS
- Hours
- Online 24/7
- For
- Low income
- Where
- Apply online at newmibridges.michigan.gov or at your local MDHHS office
- Web
- michigan.gov
Monthly grocery benefit on a Bridge Card. Apply at MI Bridges (also covers Medicaid, WIC, cash and emergency relief); SNAP work rules changed Mar 2026.
Other kinds of help
- Free Food Help33 places
- Housing and Shelter Help51 places
- Rent and Eviction Help16 places
- Job Training and Job Help37 places
- Free Mental Health Support39 places
- Addiction and Recovery Help18 places
- Domestic Violence Help6 places
- Low-Cost Health Care31 places
- Free Clothing and Baby Items23 places
- Kids and School Programs44 places
- Child Care and Preschool7 places
- Free Legal Help and IDs30 places
- Expungement and Record Help10 places
- Immigration Help4 places
- Veterans Services9 places
- Transportation Help18 places
Every listing was checked by a Love, Peace & Unity volunteer (last check September 2026). Hours and programs change, so call before you go. Something wrong or missing? Email us. See every resource.