About Us

MISSION

Guided by our belief that no one should live in poverty, Wayne Metro empowers people and communities to be strong, healthy and thriving.

VISION

Through our work to diminish poverty, we envision 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 400 employees. We are proud to serve our community as one of the most forward-thinking Community Action Agencies in the entire country.

Locations

Detroit Corporate HQ

7310 Woodward, Suite 800
Detroit, MI 48202

Out-County Service Hub

2121 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192

Wayne Metro has over 50 combined admin and service locations throughout Southeast Michigan!

REPORTS & FINANCIALS

LEADERSHIP

Executives

Louis D. Piszker
Chief Executive Officer
lpiszker@waynemetro.org

Mia Harnos
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
mharnos@waynemetro.org

William Lane
Chief Financial Officer
wlane@waynemetro.org

Mark Behe
Chief Administrative Officer
mbehe@waynemetro.org

Executive Directors

Karen MacDonald
Executive Director
Community & Economic Development
kmacdonald@waynemetro.org

Alicia Ramon
Executive Director
Basic Needs
aramon@waynemetro.org

Board of Directors

Wayne Metro’s Board of Directors is a tripartite board comprised of some of the area’s finest professionals and community leaders within the public, private, and consumer sectors. The time and talent these leaders dedicate to Wayne Metro is a testament to their shared desire to improve lives and communities across Wayne County.

Public Sector