Finances

Financial education and assistance

Personal Financial Counseling, a patient and encouraging financial counselor will help you sort through knotty financial issues
734.973.6779

Many Happy Returns, a volunteer-run program that helps people file their own electronic tax returns, with a focus on the Earned Income Tax Credit
734.973.6779

Peace Neighborhood Center, individual advocacy and assistance for children and families
734.662.3564

Friends in Deed, a social ministry focusing on emergency financial assistance, car repair and clothing and household items  in Washtenaw County
734.484.4357

The Ann Arbor Thrift Shop, a gently-used clothing store that also offers emergency aid for individuals in the Ann Arbor School District who are connected with local social services agencies
734.662.6771

ArborWeb's guide to food, shelter, and assistance

Salvation Army of Washtenaw County, food pantry, soup kitchen, clothing, a family shelter, transitional housing and counseling for veterans, emergency and disaster relief, utility assistance, and eviction prevention.
734.668.5353 Ann Arbor; 734.482.4700 Ypsilanti

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P.O.W.E.R., Inc., faith-based counseling and financial education.
734.544.6559

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, emergency assistance for the persistent -- multiple services and locations
313.843.2550, ext. 228, outreach and emergency services at the main service office in Wyandotte

Michigan Foreclosure Prevention Project
For futher information, call Legal Services of South Central Michigan: 734.665.6181

Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention, Washtenaw County Treasurer's Department
734.222.6600

Foreclosure Prevention Information, Michigan State University Extension

Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program, Wayne County
313.833.2948 or 877.693.6199

Housing Counseling, Oakland County Community and Home Improvement Division
248.858.5402 or toll free at 1.888.350.0900, ext. #85402

Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (S.A.F.E.) for women survivors of domestic violence
1.800.757.4919

Faith in Action, faith-based assistance and resource center for those in the Chelsea/Dexter area
734.475.3305

Manchester Community Resource Center, MI Works, food panty, and temporary financial assistance for those in the Manchester area
734.428.7722

Here To Help Foundation, referral-only grants for individuals in Wayne and Oakland counties who have a one-time need and can prove self-sufficiency going forward
248.534.1490

Modest Needs, one-time emergency grants from a New-York-based foundation to prevent people from falling into poverty
212.463.7042


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