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Helping Detroit,
One Household at a Time

CHS serves Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park by combating poverty and homelessness.

Champions For Housing Justice

Our mission is to help those without a home.

We envision a Detroit where everyone has a safe place to call home, along with support and resources to thrive.

In collaboration with partner organizations, we drive systems change and expand opportunities.

No. of Homeless In Detroit

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6,000

No. Helped in 2026

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1,400

No. Helped Since 2008

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30,000

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Our Services

We work directly with Detroit’s homeless and at-risk households. Services include, but are not limited to:

  • Contact and needs assessment
  • Essential document assistance
  • Landlord engagement
  • Housing cost assistance
  • Classes on financial literacy, nutrition, and wellness
  • Job readiness and employment assistance
  • Referrals for healthcare, behavioral health, and other services
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Our Clients' Say

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“Thank you for believing in me and my children. You gave us hope when we needed it most.”

– LP

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Your support helps the homeless with costs for transitioning to housing:

  • I.D.s and Social Security cards
  • Rental application fees and security deposits
  • Bus tickets
  • Move-in costs
  • Furniture
  • Clothing
  • School and household necessities
  • And more

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Announcements

Giving Back To The Community

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, and CHS is hosting 4 community events. Please spread the word to those in need and help support our initiatives.

Hoodies & Hot Chocolate

November 2nd | 10 am – 1 pm, Lot on Peterboro and 3rd Street in Detroit.

We will be providing warm hoodies and hot chocolate to our homeless neighbors.

Coats & Coneys - In Collaboration With Meijer

November 15, 2026 | 12 PM – 5 PM Rivertown Market, 1475 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI

Join us for this one-day community event as we collect donations and provide support to those in need.

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Soup, Socks, & Sandwiches

November 18th | 10 am – 1 pm, Rosa Parks Transit Station, 1310 Cass Ave., Detroit.

We will be providing hot soup, sandwiches, socks, and compassion to our homeless neighbors.

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The Community Hangout - In Collaboration With Say Detroit

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM SAY Detroit Play Center at Lipke Park 19320 Van Dyke Avenue, Detroit, MI 48234

Youth ages 18 to 24! Come hang out, enjoy food and games, meet new people, and connect with valuable community resources in a welcoming environment!

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If you’d like to provide monetary support to help those experiencing homelessness, please click here. For any questions regarding any of these events please reach out to Cheree Dowdell at CD1@chsinc.org.

Giving Back To The Community

November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, and CHS is hosting 2 community events. Please spread the word to those in need and help support our initiatives.

Hoodies & Hot Chocolate

November 2nd | 10 am – 1 pm, Lot on Peterboro and 3rd Street in Detroit.

We will be providing warm hoodies and hot chocolate to our homeless neighbors. To donate new or gently used hoodies, please email CD1@chsinc.org.

Coats & Coneys - In Collaboration With Meijer

November 15, 2026 | 12 PM – 5 PM Rivertown Market, 1475 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI

Join us for this one-day community event as we collect donations and provide support to those in need.

View Flyer

Soup, Socks, & Sandwiches

November 18th | 10 am – 1 pm, Rosa Parks Transit Station, 1310 Cass Ave., Detroit.

We will be providing hot soup, sandwiches, socks, and compassion to our homeless neighbors. To provide soup, please email CD1@chsinc.org.

If you’d like to provide monetary support to help those experiencing homelessness, please click here.

View Flyer

The Community Hangout - In Collaboration With Say Detroit

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM SAY Detroit Play Center at Lipke Park 19320 Van Dyke Avenue, Detroit, MI 48234

Youth ages 18 to 24! Come hang out, enjoy food and games, meet new people, and connect with valuable community resources in a welcoming environment!

View Flyer

Foot Locker Teams Up With CHS

Eleven of our clients aged 18-24 currently residing in shelters participated in the first-ever “Life of a Striper” workforce development initiative. They received one-on-one mentoring, gained hands-on retail experience, learned about teamwork and communication skills, and participated in real job interviews. The Foot Locker management team and Stripers created an environment where our youth felt seen, valued, encouraged, and inspired. Four participants were hired and are now Stripers. Thank you, Foot Locker.

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Inaugural Hustle for Homes Race Successful

179 People Participated, Ages 7-78. Click below to view photos from the events.

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In The News

CHS Partners with Neighborhood Services Organization to Help 78 Families Living in Shelters

Through a new City of Detroit-funded partnership with NSO, we’re expanding housing support and helping families move from emergency shelter into stable homes.

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CHS Leadership Makes Guest Appearance on The Wake Up Call Radio Show

Executive Director John Stoyka and Board Chair Marcel Santiz joined The Wake Up Call for a special guest appearance, sharing insights about our organization, our mission, and the work we’re doing to make a difference in the community.

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