AARP Foundation

Provides paid community service/work-based training for unemployed, low-income individuals aged 55+. To be eligible, you must be 55 or older, unemployed, and have an annual income no more than 125% of the federal poverty level.

Advantage Health

Offers comprehensive pharmaceutical, medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services. They accept most insurance plans, and they have a sliding fee scale for uninsured or underinsured individuals.

Agape Center Food Pantry

Food pantry, free food, personal care items, and emergency assistance for families in need. No insurance required. Open Tuesdays–Thursdays. You cannot be a client of another food pantry.

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)

Provides housing assistance to prevent homelessness and a food voucher for groceries. To receive assistance with rent or a mortgage, you must provide a court-ordered eviction or delinquency notice from a mortgage company.

Community Action Centers - Macomb County

Rent and mortgage assistance + utility assistance (water, electricity, gas). Must be a Macomb County resident. For water assistance, you must have a household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.

Community Health And Social Services Center (CHASS)

Offers comprehensive/accessible medical, social, and behavioral health services, along with community support. They accept most insurance plans and have a sliding fee program for uninsured patients .

Community Housing Network

Offers housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or barriers due to disability or low income. Services include rapid rehousing, homeless prevention, and assistance with security deposits, rent, and utilities.

Consumers Energy

A 24-month payment plan for Consumers Energy customers who need help with their energy bills. It's for low-income households and requires a past-due balance of less than $4,000 and prior State Emergency Relief (SER) assistance.

Detroit Area Agency on Aging - Congregate Meals Program

Provides nutritious meals to people 60 years of age and older and their spouses five days a week. No one under the age of 60 is eligible unless they are the spouse of an eligible individual.

Domestic Abuse Intervention Program - Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit

Provides domestic abuse intervention services, including counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals for emergency housing. Anyone concerned about safety in a relationship or at home can use this resource. Free service.

Dream Center

Provides employment opportunities and trainings for people facing significant barriers in Pontiac, MI.

Family Youth Interventions

A free 21-day emergency shelter for youth aged 12-17 experiencing problems at home. The shelter is for youth in Macomb County.

First Step

Free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Wayne County. Services include a 24-hour help line, emergency shelter, counseling, support groups, and legal assistance.

Focus: Hope

Provides tuition free workforce training, equipping individuals with in demand skills and support services to overcome employment barriers. To be eligible, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED for most programs, pass a drug screen and physical, and pass an admissions test

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

food pantries, food distribution network, mobile pantries. No eligibility requirements.

God's Helping Hands

Free food pantry in Rochester Hills, MI.

HAVEN

Free trauma-informed counseling for adult and child survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Honeycomb Food Pantry

Food pantry in Allen Park, Michigan. Must make appointment.

Honor Community Health

Provides integrated and comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health, and dental care, along with support for transportation services. For to Oakland County residents. Accept most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Offer a Sliding Fee Discount Program.

Housing Assessment and Resource Agency (HARA)

Government housing counseling. Helps those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. HARA specialists provide assessments and referrals for resources such as emergency shelter and long-term housing solutions.

Job Placement Program at Services To Enhance Potential (STEP)

A free program that helps people with disabilities and other mental health needs find employment in Wayne County. Assists with all aspects of the job search: resume building, finding job leads, interview support, etc.

Lighthouse

Help low-income residents of Oakland/Livingston County with water bills and in-home plumbing improvements. To be eligible, you must have a residential account that is in arrears or disconnect status + your household income must be below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level or you must receive certain benefits like SNAP or SSI. They also provide up to 90 days of emergency shelter for homeless families with children.

Low-Income Programs - DTE

DTE provides various energy assistance programs and payment plans for income-qualified residents who are behind on their energy bills. Eligibility for these resources is based on income, which must be at or below a certain percentage of the Federal Poverty Level, depending on the specific program.

Macomb Community Action Transportation Services

Provides rides for essential medical appointments to eligible Macomb County residents. You must be a resident of Macomb County, meet specific income guidelines, and have a documented need for medical treatment. You cannot have a vehicle or live with someone who drives one.

Matchan Nutrition Center - Food Pantry

Meals, groceries, clothing, hygiene products, employment support, bible classes, and legal aid to those in need free of charge in in Pontiac, MI. They serve meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Michigan Energy Assistance Program

State program that provides energy assistance to low-income households. Also provides assistance with utility bills, helps with budgeting, and offers guidance on energy conservation. Must be a low-income Michigan resident.

Michigan Works!

A free statewide program to assist people in finding jobs, building skills, and connecting with employers. It is for anyone seeking employment, job training, or career development resources.

Modivcare – Non-emergency Medicaid transportation

A non-emergency medical transportation broker that arranges rides for patients to healthcare appointments mostly via ride-sharing services and public transit. The service covers rides to medical, dental, substance abuse, and mental health appointments. You must have a Medicaid ID and a minimum of 48-72 hours' notice is required to book a ride, depending on your plan and appointment type.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Domestic Violence Hotline. Free, confidential 24/7 help for abuse survivors. Expert advocates provide support, crisis help, and referrals in 200+ languages

National Safe Place Network

Help youth under 18 (up to 21 in some areas) who need safety. Youth can go to marked Safe Place locations like libraries or fire stations to get help. Staff call agency, and a counselor arrives to support and provide services. Free to use.

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan (NLSM)

Help homeless or at-risk people with free legal aid, rental help, and housing support. They offer rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, and transitional housing programs. Must call them to see if you quality.

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency

Federal program that provides free food to low-income people in Oakland and Livingston counties through local pantries. You must qualify by income.

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA)

Early education, housing aid, utility assistance, health/ nutrition services, and veteran support for Oakland and Livingston County residents.

Open Door Ministry

Food pantry in Canton. Must apply by phone first.

Riverwood Community Church Food Pantry

Food pantry. Macomb County. Open Wednesdays 6:15-7:30 pm.

Salvation Army Mt. Clemens Food Pantry

Free community meals and a food pantry for families in need, available Monday-Friday by appointment, call to schedule.

SERCO Detroit At Work Career Center

Help Detroit residents find jobs and training for free. They offer career coaching, job search help, and support like childcare and transport.

St Paul Community Lutheran Church

food pantry + clothing on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2:30 pm. Need to call in advance.

The Arc of Macomb County

Help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to secure employment within their community. They offer training, job coaching, and support for free

The Salvation Army (Conner Creek)

The Salvation Army provides emergency aid, housing, counseling, food, rehabilitation, and spiritual support to help individuals overcome poverty and crisis. Free to use.

The Salvation Army (Grandale Corps)

The Salvation Army provides emergency aid, housing, counseling, food, rehabilitation, and spiritual support to help individuals overcome poverty and crisis. Free to use.

The Salvation Army (Harbor Light)

The Salvation Army provides emergency aid, housing, counseling, food, rehabilitation, detoc programs and spiritual support to help individuals overcome poverty and crisis. Free to use.

The Wellness Plan

Non-profit metro Detroit health center offering affordable medical, dental, and pharmacy care to all. Accepts most insurances; sliding fees based on income. Appointments required.

Transportation Services by Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit

Door-to-door transport in metro Detroit area. For older adults 60+ and people with disabilities. Need to call to book, best two weeks before. Sliding fee based on income. Wheelchair rides limited. Service mostly weekdays 8am-5pm.

Turning Point Macomb

Safe emergency shelter for people and kids fleeing domestic or sexual violence, or trafficking. Has a 24-hour hotline for help. No cost.

Water Crisis Hotline - We the People of Detroit

Help residents with water problems. Provide info on emergency water, payment plans with Detroit Water, and water help programs. Free service. Can call hotline or pick up water at listed spots.

Western Wayne Family Health Centers

Affordable medical, dental, behavioral care, and pharmacy services to all in Western Wayne County. They accept most insurances and provide sliding fees for uninsured based on income.

Workforce Development - Hope Network

Help people with job barriers like vets, refugees, or disabilities. They give job coaching, resume help, and connect to employers. Free service. Easy to start.

YWCA Interim House

Safe shelter and support for women and kids escaping domestic violence or sexual assault. They offer 24/7 helpline, counseling, food, clothing, legal help, and more. Free service in 67-bed facility.

Children with Serious Emotional Disturbances Waiver (SEDW)

The SEDW is a Michigan Medicaid program that provides intensive home and community-based mental health services to children and adolescents (under age 18) who have serious emotional disturbances and are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or residential placement.

Macomb Charitable Foundation

Help children living at or below poverty level in Macomb County. Provides financial assistance for food, clothing, personal care items, rent/utility assistance, vehicle repair, educational assistance and when available personal & spiritual mentoring.

The Right Connection - Utility Assistance by Macomb County

A free online directory by Macomb County to find utility help (energy bill help, etc.) for low-income, veterans, and medical emergencies. For Macomb residents only. Open 24/7 on MISD website. No insurance needed. As simple as visiting site, find program, check rules, and contact agency to apply.

MI Bridges Medicaid Application

Medicaid Application