The following agencies provides  RESOURCES for needs, such as housing, food,  etc. 
Click on button to go to agencies web site.

Please be aware that Allen Park Public Schools does not examine, determine, warrant or endorse the information on any of the sources in the referral list. Use of this referral is voluntary and will not result in any liability against Allen Park Public Schools ​
Community Assistance Hotline
Established to support the educational needs of students experiencing homelessness or transiency of foster care during the COVID-19 health crisis

Please call 734.334.1567   Hotline will be answered 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  

websites with MULTIPLE resources

resources for housing

Evictions: Executive Order 2020-54 has temporarily froze most evictions and foreclosures during the current MI State of Emergency. 

Housing Assistance: If you are experiencing a housing crisis, call 2-1-1 or MSHDA by visiting Michigan.gov/MSHDA or use the Affordable Rental Housing Directory.

Homeless Assistance and Resource Agency (HARA) Contact Line: Click on the "Homeless" tab at Michigan.gov/MSHDA.

resources for utilities

AT&T will offer free internet access to new customers for two months and low-income households can continue to subscribe for $10/month. All public WiFi hotspots are open to anyone. AT&T will not terminate service of any customer due to an inability to pay and all late payment fees will be waived. Click here to learn more.
 
Comcast and Charter Communications will offer free internet access to low-income families. Internet and cable will not be suspended. Click here for guidelines.

resources for food

Free food. Residents 60 and older are eligible for home-delivery or pick-up meals during the outbreak. Fill out the form here. Seniors can also request a daily wellness-check phone calls.
Meals on Wheels: Delivers nutritious meals to vulnerable seniors. You can contact your local provider or donate to the national group here.

RESOURCES FOR CLOTHING

resources for employment

 The State Unemployment Office will extend benefits to workers who are sick, quarantined or taking care of family members who are ill. First responders in the public health community who became ill or quarantined due to exposure are also eligible. Self-employed workers and independent contractors who don’t have access to unemployment insurance will now have access to benefits. Click here to fill out the application online or call 1-866-500-0017.
How to apply for benefits:
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/uia/160_-_Claiming_UI_Benefit_In_Michigan_-_Jan2014_444213_7.pdf

Factsheet for employees
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/0,5863,7-336-78421_97241_89980---,00.html
Michigan Small Business During COVID-19 offers guidance for small-business owners
Essential workers ( police officers, firefighters, health care workers, postal workers, sanitization workers, etc.,) in need of child care can get assistance finding help .
Please be aware that Allen Park Public Schools does not examine, determine, warrant or endorse the information on any of the sources in the referral list. Use of this referral is voluntary and will not result in any liability against Allen Park Public Schools ​