“CHS came through for me, all the way through. I have housing now and my kids will be returned to me soon…in the new home that CHS made possible. I couldn’t have done this without them.”
– TARS
– TARS
The Hustle For Homes 5K Race — July 11th, 9-11am. Click here to sign up today
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
↑
6,000
No. Helped in 2026
↑
1,400
No. Helped Since 2008
↑
30,000
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
Our Clients' Say
Donate
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
Announcements
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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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.
Watch VideoAdvocates Prepare For Homelessness Crisis As Feds Make Funding Shift
The federal government is making sweeping changes to how it funds housing programs across the country, leaving metro Detroit social service providers scrambling to keep people housed going into next year.
Read full articleDetroit Homeless Response System Needs Work Experts Say
A year later, homelessness in Detroit has been growing, local housing experts said, and changes to improve the system can't keep up.
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Office Location
3031 West Grand Blvd #470
Detroit, MI 48202
Hours of Operation
M-F: 8:30am – 5pm