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Resources to help during the COVID-19 pandemic

Resources to help during the COVID-19 pandemic

Our friends at the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance have made a list of resources that are available and can help everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Take a look at the list below for information concerning food, utilities, healthcare, and more.

 

Detroit's 0% Interest Home Repair Loan

While we can't currently take any in-person appointments, if you would like to apply for the 0% Interest Home Repair Loan, we can mail an application to your home--OR you can download one by clicking here.


Property Tax Exemption Workshops

PTE workshops have been canceled for now, but don't worry, deadlines for property tax exemption applications have been postponed until at least April.

DTE Energy Updates

DTE is encouraging customers facing financial hardship or medical conditions as a result of the pandemic to contact them at 1.800.477.4747.

DTE is also suspending shut-offs for non payment for low-income customers through April 5th.

DTE has also extended the terms of their winter protection program. Please call them for more information on changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dollar General Opens Early for Seniors

Dollar General announced that it will dedicate its first hour of operation to seniors.

The chain seeks to "provide these at-risk customers with the ability to purchase the items they need and want at the beginning of each day to avoid busier and more crowded shopping periods,” said Dollar General.

To find a Dollar General near you, click this link.

Local Resources

Food

DPSCD Grab & Go Meal Locations

Gleaners Food Bank Meals & Groceries

YMCA Free Grab & Go Meal Locations

482Forward’s Metro Detroit Parent & Student COVID-19 Resource Sharing

City of Detroit & Community Education Commission’s Resource Guide


Internet/WIFI

Comcast is offering 2 months free to new Internet Essentials customers

AT&T waiving internet data overage and will offer internet data to qualifying limited income households for $10 a month

Unemployment Benefits

State of Michigan Expanded Unemployment Benefits During COVID-19