Wayne Metro Community Action Agency

HPTAP Resource Day
2021-08-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | The Commons, 7900 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48214, United States
Wayne Metro staff will be onsite to assist with navigating the universal application for basic needs and setting appointments for financial counseling services.
Please contact Edythe with questions at (313) 731-2037 or edythe@mackave.com.

Computer Basics Workshop: Email Basics
2021-08-24 11:00 - 12:30 | MI, United States
The Innovation Lab is offering Digital Literacy workshops for clients in need of digital literacy training.
Click the link below to register for this Workshop!

Detroit Home Mortgage
2021-08-25 11:00 - 11:45, 2021-09-22 11:00 - 11:45 | MI, United States
Looking To Purchase A Home In Detroit? Find Out What The Detroit Home Mortgage Can Offer You! By Taking This Class You Will Learn: Required Credit Scores, Down Payment Requirements, What Lenders Offer The Detroit Home Mortgage, Where The Home Must Be Located, And Income Requirements.
Registration Is required, click here to register now.

Renting Right
2021-08-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | MI, United States
Are you behind on your rent? Do you want to better understand fair housing laws, the eviction moratorium, or the Eviction Diversion Program? Are you looking to move, have unresolved disputes, or want to connect to rental housing resources? Then this is the class for you. Renting Right is designed to inform both Landlords and Tenants.
Registration is required, click here to register now.

Student Loans
2021-09-01 14:00 - 14:45, 2021-10-06 14:00 - 14:45 | MI, United States
Do you have student loans? Would you like to know your repayment options and how to enroll in the right income-based repayment plan? Are your student loans in default? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this workshop is for you. We will focus on keeping your student loans in good standing and giving you a better understanding of the repayment options available.
Registration is required, click here to register now.

Welcome to The WM
2021-09-08 11:00, 2021-10-13 11:00 | MI, United States
An introduction to our classes and coaching programs Including Foundations Of Wealth Building, Renting Right, Homebuying Club, and Keep My Home, as well as how to connect With A HUD Certified Housing Counselor.
Registration Is Required. Click HERE To Register.

Renting Right
2021-09-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | MI, United States
Are you behind on your rent? Do you want to better understand fair housing laws, the eviction moratorium, or the Eviction Diversion Program? Are you looking to move, have unresolved disputes, or want to connect to rental housing resources? Then this is the class for you. Renting Right is designed to inform both Landlords and Tenants.
Registration is required, click here to register.

Keep My Home
2021-09-08 13:30, 2021-10-13 13:30 | MI, United States
Are You Behind On Your Mortgage Payments? In This Workshop, We Will Discuss How To Create And Emergency Budgets, Highlight Your Repayment Options – Including Forbearance, Partial Claims, And Loan Modifications, as Well As How To Communicate With Your Servicer. We Will Also Discuss How To Connect With A Foreclosure Prevention Specialist.
Registration Is Required, click here to register.

Employment Support Group 101
2021-09-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2021-10-12 13:30 - 14:30 | MI, United States
Prepare your favorite coffee or snack and join us virtually as we build this network of support around all things employment!

Job Prep
Engagement Activities
Build Employment Strengths
Obtain Resources

If you’re interested in attending a session, please email workforce@waynemetro.org.

Reality Check
2021-09-15 10:00 - 10:45, 2021-10-20 10:00 - 10:45 | MI, United States
In this budgeting workshop, we will discuss the components of a well-written budget, how to maintain and manage a budget with unexpected expenses. We will highlight ways to increase income and decrease expenses and how to better prepare for financial emergencies.
Registration is required, click here to register now.

Homebuyer's Club
2021-09-15 11:00 - 14:30, 2021-10-20 11:00 - 14:30 | MI, United States
You are on the path to homeownership! The Homebuyer Club workshop satisfies all homebuyer assistant program requirements for homebuyer education. This class will cover the home buying process from first thought all the way to the closing table. You will also have an opportunity to meet industry experts and get your questions answered. Anyone interested in learning about homeownership can attend this class.
Registration is required, click here to register now.

Wayne Health Mobile Unit @ Our Lady of The Woods
2021-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Our Lady of The Woods, 21892 Gudith Rd, Woodhaven, 48183
Our Lady of The Woods Catholic Parish will host the Wayne Health Mobile Unit on Sunday, October 10th, from 9 am to 1 pm. Free health screenings will be available. No ID or appointment required! If you have questions, please call 313-448-9850 or visit waynehealthcares.org.

Wayne Health Mobile Unit @ 180 Church
2021-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | MI, United States
180 Church will host the Wayne Health Mobile Unit on Sunday, October 3rd from 8 am to 1 pm. COVID vaccinations & free health screenings will be available. No ID or appointment required!

If you have questions, please call 313-448-9850 or visit waynehealthcares.org.

Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
2021-09-19 - 2021-09-25 | MI, United States
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy. Its goal is to increase financial and societal support for access to basic education programs for U.S. adults with low literacy, numeracy, and digital skills. Advocates across the country use this opportunity to elevate adult education and family literacy nationwide with policymakers, the media, and the community.

Inkster Task Force: Market Day
2021-09-29 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-10-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Inkster Task Force, 27020 Michigan Avenue, Inkster, MI, 48141, United States
Join the Inkster Task Force for their final two Farmers Market events on September 28th and October 6th! The Market runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on both days.
​Click here for a printable Farmers Market Vendor Application.

Parkside Food Pantry
2021-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Village at Parkside, 5000 Conner, Detroit, MI, 48213, United States
The Parkside Food Pantry takes place every other Wednesday until January 26th, 2022. For more information, call Friends of Parkside at 313-822-0311 or email them at help@friendsofparkside.org.

"93,000 Lives Lost to Overdose: What Now?" Town Hall
2021-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Huntington Woods Library and Cultural Center, 26415 Scotia Road, Huntington Woods, MI, 48070, United States
From the event page:
The Tri County Anti Drug Abuse Alliance (TADAA) brings together prevention efforts of organizations in Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland Counties.
Join us to learn from experts about the impact the COVID-19 Pandemic has had on substance use and overdose in Michigan and learn what resources and tools are available to help our communities move forward.
Special Speakers: Retired Judge Linda Davis – Executive Director of Families Against Narcotics and Rony Foumia – Area Director of Ascension Continuity of Care, State of Michigan
*Masks are required by this venue*
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Lara Girdwood at Girdwood@piastinstitute.org

Prescription Takeback
2021-10-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Holbrook Shopping Center, Holbrook Ave & Joseph Campau Ave, Hamtramck, MI, 48212, United States
From the Hamtramck Drug Free Community Coalition site:
The Hamtramck Drug Free Coalition in partnership with the Hamtramck Police Department and the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network- DWIHN has been promoting the Prescription Take Back Program.
What does this mean? Simply put, the community is asked to bring unused, unneeded, or expired medication to the drop box located in the Hamtramck Police Department, 3401 Evaline Street, Hamtramck, MI or to our upcoming “Take-Back” day on Sat. October 23, 2021. The drop box at the Police Department lobby is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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