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Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

Non-profit Organizations

Detroit, MI 4,422 followers

In our pursuit to eliminate poverty, Wayne Metro empowers people and communities to be strong, healthy, and thriving.

About us

MISSION In our pursuit to eliminate poverty, Wayne Metro empowers people and communities to be strong, healthy, and thriving. VISION We envision thriving communities where all people have hope and opportunities to realize their full potential. A BRIEF HISTORY Founded in 1971… Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving approximately 35,000 low-and moderate-income residents throughout Wayne County. We provide over 60 programs in the areas of Quality Housing, Family Stability and Economic Opportunities. Our services include financial capability education, homeownership workshops, housing counseling, financial counseling, utility assistance, Head Start, GED preparation, free tax preparation, foreclosure prevention and homeless services. Over the last five decades… our Agency budget has grown from just under $1 million to over $40 million while continuing to maintain a low administrative rate of 8%, ensuring at least $0.92 of every funded or donated dollar is utilized for direct client services. Due to our client-centered services and fiscal responsibility, the State of Michigan appointed Wayne Metro as the Interim Communication Action Agency for the City of Detroit in 2013 with the designation becoming permanent in 2015. Today! Wayne Metro supports all of Wayne County with more than 60 programs and over 600 employees. We are proud to serve our community as one of the most forward-thinking Community Action Agencies in the entire country.

Website
https://www.waynemetro.org/
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1971

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Updates

  • Join Wayne Metro for our July Workshop Week! Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved counseling can help you access down payment assistance, avoid and recover from foreclosure, understand your rights, and build the foundation needed to empower your future! This month’s workshops include: Renting Rights explores housing laws and landlord/tenant responsibilities. Foundations of Wealth teaches how to budget and strengthen your credit. Homebuyers Club educates first-time homebuyers. Maintaining the Dream covers how to stay in your dream home. Don't wait, visit https://lnkd.in/gxRwBRtV to register TODAY!

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  • Wayne Metro is proud to partner with Michigan Activity Pass - MAP to help qualified users of MAP experience Michigan’s rich cultural destinations, scenic parks, and recreation areas with free roundtrip transportation! From July to September, folks living in Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne County can qualify for round trip transportation along with a caregiver or companion of their choosing. Visit https://lnkd.in/gdZVySj2 to learn more!

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  • Wayne Metro is excited to partner with The Library Network to provide transportation to Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) activities for our community and Detroit Local 4 News is spreading the news! With your library card, The MAP program opens up nearly 500 free and discounted experiences across Michigan. Wayne Metro is here to make sure getting there is never the reason you miss out! To start planning your next adventure today visit https://bit.ly/3ST7clI

  • Wayne Metro is proud to participate in the Kroger Community Rewards Program! Because of Kroger's commitment to supporting local nonprofits and organizations like ours, your everyday grocery shopping can help us earn donations at no extra cost to you! Here's how to participate: - Link your Kroger Shopper's Card to Wayne Metro using our organization number, UC817, through your Kroger Community Rewards account. - Shop as you normally would and swipe your Shopper's Card or enter your rewards phone number at checkout every time you shop. Every eligible purchase helps generate a donation from Kroger to Wayne Metro, helping us continue providing essential services and strengthening our community!

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  • Wayne Metro Water Assistance Applications Are Now Open! Wayne Metro is currently accepting applications for Water Assistance. Please note that only a limited number of applications will be accepted before enrollment closes. If you need help with past-due water bills or water affordability services, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and accepted based on program eligibility, household need, and available funding. Don't wait—apply today before enrollment closes!

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  • Help shape what Michigan’s housing priorities should be for the next five years! Region N Lead Agency Wayne Metro & Partners are hosting three Statewide Housing Plan 2.0 Community Engagement Sessions on Thursday, June 25. Region N covers all of Wayne County outside the city of Detroit, so these sessions are for out-county residents (Detroit / Region O is hosting its own sessions separately). Come have your voice be heard! Registration is required, and lunch and childcare will be provided at the WCCCD daytime sessions. Register at the link!

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