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2015 Annual Report

Opening Doors Transforming Lives Members of the executive team, Marc Craig, and from left, Kirsten Elliott, Carrie Mendoza and Dawn Calnen-Pischel, celebrated the groundbreaking for Grafton Townhomes in Eastpointe in the spring. The first residents were able to move in by the end of the year.

Thank you to all of our generous donors, volunteers, supporters and community stakeholders. Your support has made Opening Doors and Transforming Lives possible.

Alicia Brown tried to make homelessness an adventure for her younger children. “They never knew we were homeless, they never knew we were going through something,” she says. The family was able to find housing through our programs and she remembers that on the day she got her keys, “I was like normally breathing and smiling. I couldn’t stop smiling.” – Alicia Brown 2015 Emmett Jones recipient Dear friends, partners and community stakeholders, apartments and community space. The development will also include Thank you for being a part of our work strengthening communities by an additional 40 three- and four-bedroom townhome-style units. 21 of connecting people to housing resources. the units will be set aside for supportive housing with project-based rental assistance. Construction on Jefferson Oaks is expected to begin Through our years of experience, developing 689 units of affordable in summer 2016, with completion and full lease-up anticipated by the housing, as well as being the largest permanent supportive housing end of 2017. provider in Oakland and Macomb counties, we have identified a few crucial cracks in available funding sources. These gaps, oftentimes Broke ground and neared completion of the 48-unit Grafton resolved with a few dollars, can make the difference between someone Townhomes in Eastpointe. The development features 24 two-bedroom being stably housed or remaining on the streets. Vital documents, units and 24 three-bedroom units. 12 units are set aside for residents in security deposits, public transportation, basic furnishings and cleaning need of supportive services, and five units are fully accessible. The $11 supplies are among the essentials not covered. million development is funded through a housing tax credit reservation through State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). This year we have created the Critical Needs Fund to help remove Occupancy began in late 2015 and completion and full lease-up is both barriers to getting housed, and obstacles many face in staying anticipated early 2016. successfully housed. 100% of donations to this fund will provide for the unmet needs of the people we serve. Some of the needs your donations Formed a two-year collaborative effort with Wayne Mental help meet include: Health Authority to develop the Community Housing Integration Portal (CHIP), a searchable interactive mapping tool showing housing Vital documents, such as a birth certificate, ID or Social Security card, availability as well as bus routes, grocery stores, post offices, hospitals, are necessary for anyone applying for housing programs, applying for schools, libraries and other amenities. The total project budget is benefits, and in some cases, accessing shelter. Yet for some who may $982,000 and will be completed in September 2017. This project have fled domestic violence, lost their storage unit when they were created the opportunity to open an office in TechTown, Detroit. no longer able to pay the fees, or been the victim of theft, there is no money to get vital documents replaced. Learned we again received a notable top workplace honor by being named as one of the Detroit Free Press Top 100 Workplaces for the Security deposits, and often utility deposits, are required when moving fourth year in a row. The award follows a survey of all employees and into housing. Many we serve are able to pay monthly rent from their then a vetting process by the publication. We remain intentional about limited fixed income, but saving for deposits is not possible. For those the culture we offer with workplace flexibility. Creativity is encouraged who have been homeless – whether from a job loss, family break up, and risk-taking is rewarded. As a result, we are fortunate to have high disability, domestic violence or various other reasons – a security or quality people who appreciate our working environment, and I think utility deposit may be the only thing separating them from moving that’s reflected in the awards we’ve received. into housing. Thank you for your ongoing partnership, which allowed us to Public transportation is fundamental for most of those we serve, accomplish these feats as well as other notable achievements noted on whether to find housing, look for work, get to employment or school, the following page. We look forward to continuing our work next year grocery shop and keep medical and support appointments. We and long into the future. consistently receive transportation fund requests from those we serve to help them rebuild their lives. Sincerely, Furniture and cleaning supplies are essential to help transform housing into a home, and help provide for more stable housing. Those we serve often have all their worldly possessions in bags they carry from place to place. A bed, couch, table and chairs, dishes and pots and pans, help provide the sense of home. Cleaning supplies and hygiene items are among items that can’t be purchased on the food assistance program, Marc Craig yet are essential to a healthy and dignified life. Financial donations President allow us to secure these at a low cost through community partnerships. Any donation amount to our Critical Needs Fund is always welcome! Donations to this fund may be made through our website, Executive Officers Board of Directors communityhousingnetwork.org/support/donate/. Donations may also Marc Craig Thomas H. Landry be made by mailing a check to our office: Community Housing Network, President Board Chair 570 Kirts Blvd., Suite 231, Troy, MI 48084. Please designate Critical Dawn Calnen-Pischel Cindy Boudreau Needs Fund on the noteline. Vice President of Programs Troy A. Butler and Operations Elmer L. Cerano In addition to establishing the Critical Needs Fund, 2015 was a year of Jon M. Fox Kirsten Elliott triumphs as a number of ambitious developments came to fruition. Mary Hamilton Vice President of Kiesha Jones Development Together with our community partners and supports, in 2015 we: Paul T. Landry Launched our largest initiative to date, the 60-unit Jefferson Oaks Carrie Mendoza Charles O’Connor, Sr. development in Oak Park. It will feature the adaptive reuse of the vacant Vice President/ William L. Robinson, Jr. Chief Financial Officer Yvette Thomas Thomas Jefferson School building, including 20 one- and two-bedroom Lou Ann Tompkins Mark Wiedelman FIND US ON: facebook.com/CHNmi twitter.com/CHNmi Community Housing Network 2015 Notable Achievements

• Started or completed construction and/or renovation on 37 units of homeowners assess approximately $130,000 in Step Forward Michigan affordable housing for people in need, bringing the total number of units mortgage and property tax assistance, representing the preservation of developed to 689 since 2001 (including current housing program units). $5 million of real estate value. In addition, there are 63 units currently in the development process. • Counseled members of 803 households, a record high, seeking to • Provided property and leasing management for 2,566 units of affordable purchase a new home by providing homebuyer education. housing serving as residences for people with disabilities in Oakland, • Raised more than $125,000 through Bring it Home 2015, our annual event, Macomb, Wayne and St. Clair counties. attended by a record 356 people. More than $20,000 of the funds raised • Continued our commitment to the revitalization of the Unity Park that evening came through the live auction to benefit Adopt A Family. neighborhood in Pontiac, which included the following: a tax credit • Supported 692 individuals and families through our 2015 holiday season reservation was secured for constructing 12 new homes in the Unity annual Adopt A Family program at the Troy and Wayne offices with Park Rentals development offering long-term, lease-to-purchase homes; $28,906 in cash donations and an unprecedented $83,188.62 of in-kind two homes in the neighborhood were acquired and renovated providing donations. homeownership opportunities; activated the Little Free Libraries program; and continued efforts to connect neighbors to each other and • Redesigned our website, www.communityhousingnetwork.org, with a to resources to continue to make the neighborhood vibrant. fresh look and made it easier to navigate and engage with us. • Remained the largest permanent supportive housing provider in • Simplified the process for people awaiting Homeless Preference Oakland and Macomb counties, serving 504 people in the Leasing Vouchers by co-hosting 21 meetings with MSDHA housing agents Assistance Program, including 167 children, who were previously to assist with advance document preparation. As a result, potential homeless, in need and living with a disability. In addition, there were program participants were prepared when openings occurred and 91 people in Shelter Plus Care, a housing program offering additional resulted in a higher success rate of leases being signed for sustainable supports, including 26 children. housing units. • Responded to 18,924 calls to the Housing Resource Center from • Attended 403 community events through Community Program and people seeking housing and housing-related resources. As part of the Outreach. These events included small workshops, presentations, vendor screening process and follow-up links to programs, 1,527 individuals/ tables and networking opportunities. Presented at both the Building households met with HRC housing specialists in person to pursue Michigan Communities Conference and Homeless Summit this year on Homeless Preference Housing Choice Voucher online applications (615), work being accomplished through Community Programs and Outreach. completion of full Housing Choice Voucher applications after a waitlist • Helped 303 individuals in Oakland County through the Emergency pull (466 completed) and special need unit applications (232). Staff Solutions Grant program providing limited financial assistance for also assisted with 47 applications for the Moving Up Voucher, a pilot housing and/or case management. This included 81 single adults, as program offering permanent supportive housing program participants to well as households composed of 77 adults and 145 children. Of the transition to a Housing Choice Voucher with less supportive services. 303 individuals, 49 households were served with Rapid Rehousing, • Updated the “Getting My Own Address Guide” and made it available providing assistance and services to help those who are experiencing for purchase on a flash drive offering multiple digital formats. The homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. In addition, nine Getting My Own Address (GMOA) program reached 491 people through households were served with funding to prevent homelessness. presentations, the Oakland County support group, individual counseling • Engaged in street outreach with 506 people experiencing homelessness and networking opportunities. through our PATH program, which meets people wherever they are, • Collaborated with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services whether under a viaduct, in a parking lot or in a park. 283 of the people (MDHHS), Legal Aid & Defender and Baldwin Center to form the were able to be connected with supports and services through ongoing Eviction Diversion Pilot Program and created the fast-track application housing case management to provide linkage and referrals. process for households in Pontiac to various prevention assistance • Offered volunteer opportunities totaling 9,033 hours of service. A programs. Implemented May 1, 2015, the landlord-generated referral significant amount of that time was contributed by four AmeriCorps program prevented homelessness for 12 households. Funding has been members. leveraged between MDHHS, Supportive Services for Veterans and their • Implemented two-person housing care management teams in our Families, Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority, three Housing Programs department with the primary goal of ensuring programs at Community Housing Network, along with financial support uninterrupted service delivery for program participants. from Talmer Bank. • Served in leadership positions on many boards and organizations • Honored Alicia Brown with the fifth annual Emmett Jones Memorial including: Alliance for Housing, Oakland County’s Continuum of Care; Award, which recognizes the hard work, perseverance and Autism Society Oakland County; Building Michigan Communities accomplishments of participants in Community Housing Network’s Conference Planning; Community Economic Development Association of programs. Alicia was homeless and pregnant with her fifth child when Michigan; Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Affordable Housing they found housing and support through CHN’s housing programs. Advisory Council; Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan; Homes • Grew the Springhill Housing Corporation pooled accounts trust to for Autism Advisory Board; Leadership Oakland; Macomb Homeless managing $8 million in funds for 230 individuals. Coalition Board of Directors; Michigan Disability Housing Workgroup; • Celebrated five people, four in Oakland County and one in Macomb Michigan Homeless Action Council; Michigan State Autism Plan; County, who transitioned out of our housing programs and are now National Low Income Housing Coalition; Oakland County Community renting independently. In addition, there were 45 people, 43 in Oakland and Home Improvement Division Citizen’s Advisory Council; Oakland County and two in Macomb County, who exited our housing programs County Community Interagency Service Team; Oakland County PSH with a rental subsidy. Partners Group; Oakland ID Taskforce; OCCMHA Consumer Advisory Committee; Opportunity Resource Fund; Out Wayne County Homeless • Assisted 537 households experiencing mortgage or property tax Services Coalition; PNC Community Development Banking Advisory delinquency. Our foreclosure prevention services helped delinquent Board; 29th District Mental Health Treatment Court; and others. 2015 Financials

Operating Revenue 2015** Functional Expense 2015** Leases – OCCMHA $ 3,388,902 Supportive Housing $ 6,609,345 OCCMHA Other $ 3,086,873 Program Operations $ 4,824,448 Federal supportive housing $ 3,653,174 Maintenance $ 1,654,653 Other federal funding $ 662,502 Management/General $ 644,347 Other grant revenue $ 262,213 Other Expense $ 78,278 Lease and rental income $ 184,601 Service income and management fees $ 1,847,259 Total * $ 13,811,071 Contract revenue $ 115,134 Interest and dividend income and other unrestricted revenue $ 1,764,521 Temporarily restricted revenue $ 17,433 *4.7% of revenues were spent on administrative costs Total $ 14,982,612 **Per September 30, 2015, audited financial statements

Community Housing Network, its affiliates and managed entities, have made a powerful impact on Community the community since it was founded in 2001. Community impact evidence is based on financial impact Impact as well as numbers of people served. All figures are since CHN’s inception, unless otherwise noted.

$31.9 million awarded in Leasing $938,286 2,192 individuals and households Assistance Program grants. Oakland County Emergency Solutions Grant funding served through the homebuyer education program ($22,652,132) started August 1, 2003. in Oakland ($741,478 since 2010) and program, since 2008 Macomb County program ($9,320,878) program Macomb ($196,808 since 2012) counties started September 1, 2005 1,341 people served through our $771,333 housing programs, including $27.8 million Homeless Management Information System in housing tax credit allocation funding 387 children, since 2003 program start

$13.3 million $464,898 Projects for 689 units of affordable housing in HUD Section 811 funding Assistance in Transition (PATH) funding developed for people in need

$4.6 million in HOME funding 110,346 calls to the Housing 30 homeownership opportunities created Resource Center for those in low- and moderate-income households $2.93 million for Shelter Plus Care 4,013 people served through $2.6 million in Homeless the Getting My Own Address program Prevention and Rapid ReHousing 2,792 individuals and households $2.3 million Federal Home Loan served through the foreclosure prevention Bank of Indianapolis funding for affordable counseling program, since 2012 program start housing development 2,527 individuals in 1,200 families $1.3 million in Neighborhood served through the Homeless Prevention Stabilization Program funding and Rapid ReHousing Program since 2010 program start 2015 Supporters and Funders

1-800 Water Damage Michael Campero Jim & Olivia DuRussell Rob & Maureen Guy 1917 American Bistro BC Electric Marc & Kathleen Dybowski Annalynn Hall Nate & Marla Abney Capital Fund Title Services, LLC Dynamic HVAC Heather Hamilton Aetna Century 21 Town & Country Lisa Eadeh Tracie Hamilton AHS Community Services Century 21 Curran & Christie Eagle Ottawa Hammer & Nails, LLC Carrie Alexander Elmer & Judy Cerano Easter Seals of Michigan Janine Harper Allstate Jennifer Chambers Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Juanita Harper Altair Engineering Karla & Al Chambers Electro-Matic Products, Inc. Integrated Living Amazon Smile Foundation Chateau Chantal Kirsten Elliott Michael Harris Deborah & Jay Anderson Chateau Grand Traverse Emagine Theatres Hartrick Dentistry Andrea Anjeski Chazzano Coffee Roaster Emmys Pampered Pooch Haunts of Mackinac Apex Tool Group, LLC Cherry Republic English Gardens Randy & Mary Head Applebees Monica Chrzaszcz Erebus Jackie Heller Steve Ashe Kevin Church Mark Erickson Jacquelyn Heller ASTI Environmental Diane Claeys ETD Debra Hendren Gary Athan Ron & Joanne Clarke Excellent Window Cleaning Bobbi Hess Attorneys Title Agency, LLC Sean Clauw Fabulous Detroit Kevin & Pat Hewitt Autoliv Daniel Clement Famous Dave’s Marilyn Hewitt Bailey’s Sports Grille Dave Coin Elaine Featherstone Marylynn Hewitt Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Mary Commarford Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Hilton Chicago Lisa Ballien Community Economic Development Felllows Creek Golf Club Sara Holcomb Barnes & Noble Association of Michigan C.J. & Jeanette Felton Marie Holiday Nathan Barnes Community Foundation of Southeastern Pamela Fender Holland Engineering Mark Barnhart Michigan Fenton Fire Hall Kitchen and Taproom Thomas Hollingsworth Laura Basilisco Community Living Services Sally Ferree Suzanne Hosner Bastone Brewery Amy Conniff Fields Fabrics Hour Media Barbara Bauman Constantine Construction, Inc. Chad Findley Earl Houseman Anne Baumgartner Contemporary Dentistry James Finley HRPRO Be My Bakery Donald Cope Tiffany Fischer Jessica Hruska Jessica Beard Costco Wholesale Julie Fitzgerald Jeff Huhta Beier Howlett, P.C. Mary Coyle Flagstar Bank Janice Hummel Belle Tire Distributors, Inc. Marc & Laurie Craig Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Hungerford & Co Ryan Bessert Creative Memories Ford Volunteer Corps Huntington National Bank Beverly Elementary Clarissa Crick Cindy Fox IFF Biggby Coffee Leslee Crowley Americans For International Aid & Independent Bank Jack Blumenkopf Custom Threads Embroidery Adoption Innovative Community Solutions Nicole Bogard Kimberly D’Avanzo Jon & Nancy Fox Mark & Elizabeth Ireland Bordine’s Nursery Dave & Buster’s Steven Franey J & M Construction Company, Inc. Cindy Boudreau Anita Davis Loree Frank J.T. Construction Contractors Bowman Ecker Commercial Real Estate Robert Davis Ken & Amy Freeman Anndrea Jackson Anne Bowman Deer Head Inn C. Fudold Madeline Jaks Boy Scout Troop Pack #1085 James Dehem Kerry Fudold Jay Enn Corporation Robert Boyle Detroit Design Lisa & Jay Fuhr Tami Jelinek Bradley Company Detroit Experience Factory Michele Fuller Karen Jogen Brain Balance Of Birmingham Detroit Lions Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan Dy-Min Johnson Amber Brantley Detroit Pistons Fusco Shaffer & Pappas, Inc. Just Baked Gourmet Cupcakes Chuck Bratton Detroit Princess Riverboat Gardner-White Furniture Stephanie Karasiak Lucas & Christine Brill Detroit Red Wings Catherine Gearig Devon Kasco Chad Brinkman Detroit Symphony Orchestra Leonora Genco-Keefe, CPA Keller Elementary Linda Brinkman Detroit Tigers Kendra Giacona Scott Kemmerling Troy Brinkman Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. Pat Kemp Eileen Britsky Detroit Zoological Society Michael Gibbons Timothy & Cathy Kershenbaum Hazel Brooks Diamond Jacks Julie Gibbs Bryan Kieler Craig & Linda Brown Alison Dib Joanna Giglio Kim’s Restaurant Brownrigg Companies, LTD Christina DiBartolomeo Brian Gill Michelle and Dave Kirsten Carole Brumm Dimensional Control Systems Violet Gintsis Rachel Kish Jerry & Carolyn Bryant Mary Lou DiSessa GlaxoSmithKline Janice Klopcic Jesse Buckner Diversified Portfolios, Inc. Jill and Bruce Gleba Kohl’s Cares John Burns Diversified Restaurant Holding Jane Glotzhober Katie Kolokithas Mary Burtch Amanda Dixon GM Financial Alina Kostynchuk Constance Burton Dizzy Daisy Winery & Vineyard Go Comedy Improv Theatre Kroger Community Rewards Program Eric Burton DKSS Paige Godschalk Katie Kuiper Burton’s Plumbing & Heating Jamie Douglas Goody’s Pet Supply Lake Superior Woolen Company Buss Revocable Living Trust Kim Doyle Gordon Chevrolet Paul & Kim Landry Troy & Mary Ann Butler Dream Dinners Shirley Gordon Tom & Eileen Landry Anne Butterbaugh Jill Dreissigaker Allison & Jason Gorman Carol Lane C & N Party Rentals James Drumm Grand Traverse Pie Company Chris Larchen Janet Caldwell Renee Drwencke Great Lakes Capital Fund Robert Lavoie Dawn Calnen-Pischel Michael Dubeck Great Oaks Golf & Country Club Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail Lemonade Photos Jeremy Nicholson Royal Park Hotel William Toll & Suzanne Rossi Nickie Leppek Nick’s Coney Island Robert Rupp Lou Ann Tompkins Bill Lequier Nino Salvaggio Jarrett Sanders Traverse City Beaches Hotels Eric & Kara Leroy No Bike Left Behind Lynn Sarosik Jim & Tamara Treanore Level One Bank North Wind Heating & Air, Inc. Denise & Jim Sauter Tricsity Computer Solutions, Inc. Philip Levitt Nowak & Fraus Engineers Jessica Schimpf Trinity Missionary Baptist Church LGK & Associates PC NU Capital Investments, LLC Phillip Schoof Troy and Heights Animal Hospital Liberty Union Life Oakland County Community and Home Helga Schwallbach Union Woodshop Mike Locke Inprovement Division SE Anderson & Associates, LLC United Cerebral Palsy of London Chop House Oakland County Community Mental Loreen Sesock U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Lone Wolf Paintball Health Authority Seyfarth Shaw LLP Development Lowes - White Lake Oakland County Parks Robert Shaffer U.S. Post Office, St. Claire Shores Bruce MacDonald Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Sharon’s Heating & Air Conditioning University of Michigan Athletics Macomb County Community Mental Oakland Orthopedic Surgeons Shedd Aquarium Department Health Authority O’Brien Construction Company, Inc. Brian Shinney University Presbyterian Church Macomb County Department of Planning Charles & Tamara O’Connor Jill Shoemaker Lori & Zac Urban and Economic Development Gregory Olsen Kathy Shrader Chris & Cindy Vaillancourt Maggie & Minnie Pet Boutique Leisa Onslow Kay Shull Jim & Merry Beth Valiquett Main Street Bank Duane Ott Kara Siedlik Lisa Vargo Mallory, Lapka, Scott & Selin, PLLC Sue Ozinga Kristen Siepker Vera Bradley Maner Costerisan Stephanie Pagel Della Simon Renee Vert V. Mannhardt Paint Party Royal Oak Gwen Simon Victory Automotive Group Maple Leaf Bed & Breakfast Papa Romanos Ayleen Sims Vince Moore Maplewood Development Corp Paula Pasche Sit Means Sit Metro Detroit Elizabeth Vincent Allan & Patrice Martin Pasky & Sons, Inc. Skydeck Chicago Salvatore Viviano Matick Chevrolet Perfect Floors, Inc. Skyline Diamond Setters Dave & Darlene Wade Jane Mattar Linda Perry Slow’s Bar-B-Q Carol Waldo Lisa Mattera Thomas & Margaret Perry Smick Family Ian & Katie Waldo Max and Erma’s Jeffrey Smith William & Laura Wangerin Maryann McConnell Phoenix Residential Services, Inc. Richard Smith Rich & Emily Warchuck John & Adriana McCulloch Mike Pieree Ann Sobey Bob Waun Laura McCulloch Andrea Pillow Solar Contract Carpet Wayne Memorial High School Jeff & Dody McGee Piper Management Group Somerset Inn David & Marcie Weaver Joyce McGowen Mark Piper Ryan Sorensen Ann Weed Tom McKay Rebecca Pittman St. Andrew Catholic Church Wells Fargo Home Mortgage McNeil Agency Pizza Hut Steel Pro Gregory Wells Margaret McPhee Pizzo Construction Co Steve & Nancy Mattar Pamela Werdlow Plante Moran Cynthia Stockamp West Construction Services Meijer Josh Pletcher Nanette Strable Cheri Westberg Preciliano & Carrie Mendoza Karen Pluger Straightline Kyle & Audra Westberg Ellen Mengel PNC Financial Services Streetside Seafood Patrick Westerlund Bina Menon Portraits by Sayles Carol Stryjecki Top Notch Cookies & Cakes Merrill Lynch Potbelly Vikki Suber Audrey White Merry Maids Kathy Poupore Teresa Sundberg Katrina White Matthew Messana Lois Pozolo Ellen Sutherland Whoo U R Upscale Retail For A Cause MFC Benefits, LLC Premier Realty John & Gayle Swem Megan Widman Deb Michaelian Progressive Plumbing Supply Talmer Bank and Trust John Wiebrecht Michigan Coalition Against Homeless- PRP Wine International Target Home Inspection Services Kevin Wiedelman ness Qdoba Mexican Grill Christopher Taylor Mark & Ann Wiedelman Michigan International Speedway Jacqueline Ramsey TDG Architects Wilhelm & Associates Michigan Law Center Dennis & Sharon Ramus Teen Battlefield Amy Williams Michigan Science Center Randolph’s Salon Lisa Terczak Susan Williams Michigan State Housing Development Amanda Ray Sarah Terrien Tom & Jessica Willis Authority Red Lobster Meagan Tessler Wines For Humanity LLC Mike Lalone, Inc. Red Robin The Field Museum Denise Winkel Margaret Miller Scott Regester Museum/Greenfield Wm. R. Curtis, Inc. Miles Miller Morene Rehbine Village Nicole Wolf Pauline Millichamp Ridley’s Bakery The Meadows Golf Course Wolverine State Brewing Co Ann Modes Right to Life-Lifespan The Melting Pot Sharon Yancy David & Heather Moldovan Ringlein’s Riverfront Resort The Westin Chicago River North Yates Cider Mill Joe & Melody Monteleone Carol Ritchie The White Horse Inn Yeo & Yeo, P.C. Sandra Morelli Roadside B & G Brian Thelen Lhea Yurk Amy Moritz Brian & Nicole Roberts Thirty-one Gifts Zingerman’s Kari Morrison Robertson Homes Title Source Carrie Zink Benjamin Mumma March Of Dimes Yvette Thomas Jessica Mumma William & Martha Robinson Timothy Thompson Keisha Nelson Lori Roscoe Molly Thornberry Paul Newman Rose Pest Solutions St. Mary’s Community Services Melissa Nichols Daniel Ross Sherry Toggweiler “Truly, Emily has grown into such a wonderful adult living away from home. She is much more capable than we ever thought she would be.” – Julie Conn Her daughter (pictured) was able to find independent living through the Getting My Own Address program

We strengthen communities by connecting people to housing resources.

Main Office (Troy) Macomb Office 570 Kirts Blvd . Suite 231 . Troy . MI 48084 33222 Groesbeck Hwy . Fraser . MI 48026 phone 248.928.0111 . toll free 866.282.3119 phone 248.928.0111 . toll free 866.282.3119 fax 248.928.0122 fax 586.491.2576 In partnership with In partnership with Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority Macomb County Community Mental Health

Wayne Office Detroit Office (TechTown) 35425 W. Michigan Ave . Suite 3649 . Wayne . MI 48184 440 Burroughts St . Suite 208 . Detroit . MI 48202 phone 734.419.7538 phone 313.263.7903 fax 734.419.7539 In partnership with In partnership with Community Living Services Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority

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“That’s the most important thing. You gotta be willing to help yourself in order for somebody to help you.” – Andrew Reeves Formerly homeless veteran found housing through our programs