COVID-19 Resource Page
Rent & Utility Assistance (CERA)
2021 Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
Child Tax Credit & Stimulus Payments
People can get advance payments of the Child Tax Credit, Economic Impact Payments or other credits even if they don’t have a permanent address. Someone experiencing homelessness may list the address of a friend, relative or trusted service provider, such as a shelter, drop-in day center or transitional housing program, on the return filed with the IRS. If you are unable to choose direct deposit, a check for the tax refund and a check or debit card for the third EIP can be mailed to this address.
File your tax return as soon as possible. For people not required to file a tax return and who didn’t file in 2019 or 2020, quickly register using the IRS Non-filer Sign-up Tool. You may qualify for the Child Tax Credit and Economic Impact Payments.
Wayne Metro offers free virtual tax preparation assistance. Link
Pdf of free filing resources here.
Poverty Solutions at UofM created a website to learn about accessing the child tax credit here and the stimulus here.
IRS.gov guide for using the IRS Non-filer Sign-up Tool
Frequently Asked Questions - link
Emergency Broadband Assistance
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that provides a temporary discount on monthly broadband bills for qualifying low-income households. Eligible households receive:
Up to a $50/month discount on broadband service and associated equipment rentals
Up to a $75/month discount if household on qualifying Tribal lands
A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
More information here
Funeral Assistance
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 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.
More information available here
Vaccines
Detroit residents aged 12+* and those working in Detroit are eligible for free vaccines. Walk-ins are welcome at every location.
Booster shots available for the immunocompromised, call 313-230-0505 for more info.
Request a home vaccination visit 313-230-0505
Schedule an appointment: 313-230-0505.
Lines open M - F, 9AM - 6PM.
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 18+ need some form of ID
Ages 12-17 are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine and must be accompanied by an adult.
CDC Mask Guidance:
“Given what we know about the Delta variant, vaccine effectiveness, and current vaccine coverage, layered prevention strategies, such as wearing masks, are needed to reduce the transmission of this variant.”
Those who are unvaccinated and vaccinated are encouraged to wear masks. More information about the Delta Variant is available on the CDC’s website.
HAND still has masks for Homeless Service Providers
Please complete this form to request masks and we will contact you to schedule a pickup day and time.