by Laurie Sternberg | Nov 5, 2020 | Emergency Assistance, Grants Received, Thankfulness Thursday
While any grant is greatly appreciated, we’d also like to point out that operations funding is especially hard to come by, and this grant is earmarked for the transition of our Direct Assistance Helpline following COVID. This means that we can breath a little...
by Laurie Sternberg | Jun 24, 2019 | Client Profiles, Emergency Assistance
Cherie found out about Friends in Deed in April when she got out of prison. When she was released, she was able to find a job; but she wasn’t able to afford the shoes she needed to work there. Thankfully, Catholic Social Services was able to put her in touch with...
by Laurie Sternberg | Feb 15, 2019 | Car Repair, Emergency Assistance, Spotlight, Volunteer & Staff News
We’ve been through the ringer with one client, who received a car from us only to have a part go bad that was recalled in other models. Our caseworker, Ola Saad, got to work and managed to put together a financial package with other agencies in the community to...
by Laurie Sternberg | Jan 4, 2019 | Car Repair, Cars, Community Needs, Emergency Assistance, Spotlight
Our Direct Assistance Helpline — utility prevention, car repair assistance, etc. — has new extended hours. It will now be open 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. It is our hope that this will give people a bigger window in which to call us. Note:...
by Laurie Sternberg | Dec 18, 2018 | Client Profiles, Emergency Assistance, Spotlight
Hey, just wanted to share this with you guys. Your generosity helped me with $200 of the $300 cost for the tires and allowed me to pass the Lyft inspection. This allows me to have another reliable form of income. I am very thankful for your help. ~ Ramone
by Laurie Sternberg | Sep 19, 2017 | Community Needs, Emergency Assistance, Resources, Spotlight
Friends In Deed is hosting its annual How-to-Help Seminar on Monday, October 23rd from 7pm to 9pm. It will be held at First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti, 1110 W. Cross Street in Ypsilanti. You can register by email to Office@FriendsindeedMI.org or phone at...
