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Americans who don’t have a permanent address or a bank account may qualify for up to $1,400 – the third Economic Impact Payment. They may also get $1,400 for a qualified spouse and for each qualified dependent. While payments continue to be made automatically to most people, the IRS still needs information from some people.
HAND has masks available for clients and staff in homeless services-related programs. Please complete this form to request masks and we will contact you to schedule a pickup day and time.
Recently, the CDC issued new mask guidance. Those who are fully vaccinated, in most situations, no longer have to wear face masks indoors or outdoors. However, those partially vaccinated, unvaccinated, or immunocompromised, must still wear masks. To find out more about these changes, click this link.
Detroit residents aged 12+* and those working in Detroit are eligible for free vaccines. Walk-ins are welcome at every location.
Schedule an appointment: 313-230-0505. Lines open M - F, 9AM - 6PM. 18+ need some form of ID.
Text for nearest vaccine site: 313-217-3732
Request free transportation: 313-230-0505
Transport a Detroiter & receive a $50 pre-paid card: 313-230-0505
Department of Health vaccine helpline: 313-876-4000
Michigan vaccine site locator: site
More information and updates from the City of Detroit here.
*Ages 12-17 are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine and must be accompanied by an adult.
If you paid for funeral expenses after January 20, 2020, for an individual whose death may have been caused or likely the result of COVID-19 you can apply for up to $9,000 for funeral assistance.
Start the application process by calling FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line at 844-684-6333; TTY 800-462-7585, Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 9 PM ET. No online applications accepted. Multilingual services available.
For more information please go to FEMA's website.
For those experiencing homelessness, you can learn how to access the expanded child tax credit and stimulus payment here.
Read more from the IRS about receiving receiving stimulus payment while homeless here.
View a list of free filing resources here.
If you haven't received a stimulus payment, you may be eligible for a Recovery Rebate Credit . To claim the rebate, you must file a 2020 tax return. Details are available here.
The Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND) will be holding an informational webinar on Wednesday, May 19, at 9:30 am for agencies interested in applying for new Continuum of Care (CoC) project funding. Agencies interested in applying for new Continuum of Care (CoC) funding are strongly encouraged to attend this webinar. A recording of this webinar, along with additional application materials will be posted here.
The CoC will be considering applications for new project funding for the following types of projects: Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Rapid Rehousing (RRH), and Coordinated Entry Supportive Services Only (CE-SSO).
The CoC will also consider applications for new RRH projects specifically targeted to persons fleeing Domestic Violence/Human Trafficking.
In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact Amanda Sternberg at amanda@handetroit.org.
