Social worker assesses needs and links consumers to resources in the community.

Programs:

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) is primarily designed to assist low-income households who are normally able to meet their needs but occasionally need help when unexpected or emergency situations arise.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Persons age 50 years or older
• Resident of the City of Detroit
• Have a short-term emergency situation

We provide help with:

• Emergency Food
• Emergency Transportation
• Letter Writing and Miscellaneous Paperwork
• Housing Referrals
• Home Repair Referrals
• Eviction and Moving
• Mental Health & Substance Abuse Referrals
• Prescription Assistance

**Please note: We do not provide funds for discretionary debt or spending such as credit card bills or private loans.

American House Foundation Program
AWBS offers help to adults age 65 and older living in Wayne who are experiencing economic hardship or a vital emergency need.

We provide help with:

• Housing Repairs
• Emergency Rent & Deposit Assistance
• Emergency Car Repair Assistance
• Emergency Dental Care Assistance
• Eyeglasses
• Medication
• Hearing Aids
• Medical Equipment

**Please note: We do not provide funds for discretionary debt or spending such as credit card bills or private loans.