The Matrix Human Services Center, a 50,000 sq. ft. The Mt. Zion Lutheran Church (founded 1924) was located at Gratiot and East McNichols on Detroit's east side. T.
community center on Detroit's Northeast side, through collaboration with nearly 200 Mission Partners, offers visitors access to educational programming, recreational & community activities. In October 1997, church members disbanded the church because of declining membership and sold the four (4) buildings and property to Matrix for $1. To meet the needs of low income Detroit residents, Matrix ha
s pioneered the shared space programming model at the Matrix Center in the Osborn community. Many of the youth and families using the Matrix Center lack private transportation, so having multiple community resources in one location is an added benefit. Matrix will celebrate our 20th anniversary of the Matrix Center in 2017. The Matrix Center encompasses a Mission Partner Network of 150 organizations providing programs and services, 360 days a year, to 15,000 Detroit children, youth, adults, seniors and families. It is located in one of the poorest and most blighted sections of Detroit. Through the onsite presence of Matrix and other nonprofit organizations, children, youth and families from low income families have access to free or reduced cost services: Head Start, after school youth programs , Tech Town, Osborn Neighborhood Alliance, OTS Runaway & Homeless Youth Program, emergency food (Forgotten Harvest), arts programs for children/youth, youth summer employment program (Grow Detroit's Young Talent), health education, summer program for children/youth, midnight boxing/basketball for youth (Detroit Police Department partner), youth leadership program (NSO), financial literacy and much more. Matrix Mission Partner Network organizations and tenants at The Center include: Henry Ford Health System Women Inspired Neighborhood Network, Henry Ford Health System Institute on Multicultural Health, United Children and Family Head Start, Forgotten Harvest, Narcotic Anonymous, NSO, Detroit PAL, John Seay Ministries Substance Abuse Training, Tech Town, Detroit Councilman Scott Benson's District 3 Office, University of Michigan Center for Family Advocacy, City of Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion, Osborn Neighborhood Alliance (ONA), Matrix Employment Center, Food Lab/Detroit Kitchen Connect, Detroit Healthy Start Program, Total Life Christian Ministries Church, Matrix Michigan AIDS Coalition, Matrix Off The Streets Runaway & Homeless Youth Program, Academy of Warren Charter School ( after school program),Detroit Police Department,CeaseFire Initiative, Matrix Michigan AIDS Coalition, Detroit Hurricanes Youth Football Team(s), Mosaic Youth Theater, Parade Company, City of Detroit Detroit's Young Talent, Matrix Youth Assistance Program, buildOn Detroit, Pure Heart Foundation, Pixel I. Graphics, Osborn Business Association and Essentials to Life. The Matrix Center continues to have significant economic impact for the Osborn community. Below are some stats:
1.Matrix and Center Mission Partners have secured over 25 million in revenue during the past 10 years from private and public funders for their programs and occupancy at the Matrix Center. The combined annual operational budgets of over 5 million dollars for the most recent fiscal year.
2. Center Food distribution programs including Forgotten Harvest, Holiday Meals on Wheels and Salvation Army Bed and Bread Program have a retail impact of $1,500,000 annually.
3. For the past 5 years the Matrix Center has served as a summer youth work site for the City of Detroit. In 2017 there will be 170 youth assigned through the Grow Detroit Youth Talent program. Total youth salaries : $190,000.
4. Matrix Center social entrepreneurship programs Tech Town, Kitchen Connect, Osborn Neighborhood Alliance work with over 75 small businesses in the community.
12/13/2025
❤️ With these frigid temperatures, please check on a neighbor today.
A simple call or knock can make all the difference.
With frigid temperatures in the forecast, the City of Detroit is opening a second overnight shelter and operating daytime respite locations to provide relief from the cold.
To offer Detroit residents an escape from the cold, the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is activating an overnight stand-by shelter location at 13130 Woodward Avenue starting Friday, December 12 at 8 p.m. A second stand-by shelter for adults only, is being activated by Pope Francis Center located at 2915 West Hancock St., Detroit starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 13th. Both sites will close on Tuesday, December 16 at 9 am. Residents can access this temporary shelter anytime by walking in, no referral needed, or by calling the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520 operated 24/7.
Residents who are sleeping outside and need help may go to a police precinct any day after 6 p.m. or on the weekends and be connected with an outreach team for help with overnight services. You can find your nearest police precinct at detroitmi.gov/police.
Learn more at detroitmi.gov/news.
07/16/2019
Arts Project Minigrants - Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs - This is an opportunity of receive a grant (maximum $4,000). Here is the website if you are interested in applying - https://www.michiganbusiness.org/industries/mcaca/mcaca-grants/ Deadline is August 3, 2019 for grant applications. Matrix is willing to assist qualified applicants with their application if the art project will be conducted at the Matrix Center. Contact Scott Gifford, Vice President of Community Development at 313-344-6121 or [email protected] for additional information.
Are you an Artist? Interested in teaching youth at the Matrix Center?
Matrix is currently working on the submission of grant applications to public and private funders for the expansion of arts and cultural programing at the Matrix Center. We are looking for artists, with priority being given to Artists in the 48205 zip code, to include in these grant applications.
To be considered, please email your resume, including arts/cultural experience, to Scott Gifford, VP of Community Development @ [email protected]
05/09/2019
These Matrix Manufacturing Boot Camp participants are working on projects that prepare them for specialized employment opportunities!
➡️Our next Manufacturing Boot Camp orientation is TUESDAY, MAY 14th!
Our recent Homebuyers Workshop at The Matrix Center was a huge success!
04/29/2019
💥NEW💥 EMPLOYMENT EVENT!
From our Matrix Human Services Workforce Development Center
➡ JOIN US!! Wednesday May 1st, 2019 | 10 am – 2 pm
✔️ U.S. Census Bureau
FLEXIBLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE PRIMARILY DAYTIME, EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS!
✔️ Recruiting Assistants, Office Operations Supervisors, Clerks, Census Field Supervisors, Census Takers
04/18/2019
Our Matrix Human Services Home Buyer’s Club workshop series offers the information, opportunities and support needed to realize a home ownership dream! Our next event is happening Monday, April 29th.
TODAY'S THE DAY! Dining out for Life - Detroit is happening in and around ALL DAY April 11th!!
Join us for this delicious way to support thousands of local families and children in need. Many of our supporters choose to dine out for the entire day!
See all the participating restaurants and learn more at DiningOutForLifeDetroit.org
💥NEW💥 MEET THE EMPLOYER EVENT!
From our Matrix Human Services Workforce Development Center
➡ JOIN US!! APRIL 10, 2019 | 10 am – 12 noon
✔️ PRODUCTION OPERATOR, ASSEMBLY LINE, SORTERS, QUALITY INSPECTION, HI-LOW DRIVERS, RING SORTING, POSITIONS
✔️ PRODUCTION POSITIONS
HAPPENING AT The Matrix Center
13560 E. McNichols, , 48205
➡ Please see flyers for complete details and requirements! For information CONTACT: Ronald Norwood, Matrix Career Coach, at [email protected]
04/03/2019
Multi-generational impact occurring yesterday at The Matrix Center; our Economic & Social Mobility staff collaborated with our Matrix Youth Assistance Program (YAP) to provide financial literacy and career navigation during the YAP participant's spring break camp!
Multi-generational impact occurring yesterday at The Matrix Center; our Economic & Social Mobility staff collaborated with our Matrix Youth Assistance Program (YAP) to provide financial literacy and career navigation during the YAP participant's spring break camp!
03/20/2019
Join us for breakfast and discover all the exciting, life-changing opportunities we have available for our local children, families and adults!
Our Annual Community Breakfast hosted at The Matrix Center is happening Saturday, March 30th from 10 am to 12 noon!
Our Annual Community Breakfast hosted at The Matrix Center is happening Saturday, March 30th from 10 am to 12 noon!
Join us for breakfast and discover all the exciting, life-changing opportunities we have available for our local children, families and adults!
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