other help during THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
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HOUSING
WATER
FOOD ASSISTANCE
UTILITIES ASSISTANCE
PAYING THE COST OF MEDICAL CARE
CASH ASSISTANCE
CRISIS COUNSELING
SERVICES IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!!!!
ARRESTS, ICE RAIDS, ETC.
IMMIGRANT WORKERS
Please be aware that during the coming weeks, governmental offices and other offices will often be closed to the public. Therefore, reach out via telephone, websites, or email if at all possible.
Housing Issues
The MI Bridges assists with emergency housing, utility payments, and other basic needs. Click here to apply.
In Michigan, MI 211 provides information regarding a housing services in your local community. Click here to go to MI211.Org or text your zip code to 898211 for information in Your Local Community!
On March 20, 2020, the Governor issued an executive order that stops evictions in Michigan during the coronavirus crises. With limited exceptions, courts are required to stay (not act upon) evictions until after April 17, 2020.
On March 18, 2020, the Governor issue an executive order that extends the deadline to redeem homes foreclosed for unpaid taxes to, whichever is longer: May 29 or 30 days after the Governor’s declaration of the termination of the state of emergency that she declared in the state.
WATER ISSUES
On March 9, the Michigan’s Governor and Detroit’s Mayor announced a plan to reconnect water service to homes that had experienced shutoffs during the previous months.
If you have had your water shut off in the Detroit, you are likely eligible for reconnection at this time. To reconnect, CALL the Wayne Community Metropolitan Action Agency at 313-386-8727.
There is a $25 reconnection fee, however for Detroiters who make that call by April 9, the State will cover the $25 reconnection fee.
After reconnection, there will be a $25 monthly fee.
On March 29, the Governor direct that water service be restored to residences where water had been shut off in all other communities in the state. Contact your local water department to be reconnected.
The MI Bridges provides assistance in paying for utilities, such as water service. Click here to apply.
In Michigan, MI 211 provides information regarding a utilities assistance in your local community. Click here to go to MI211.Org or text your zip code to 898211 for information in Your Local Community!
Food Assistance
The MI Bridges provides food assistance to low-income persons. Click here to apply.
In Michigan, MI 211 provides information regarding a food assistance in your local community. Click here to go to MI211.Org or text your zip code to 898211 for information in Your Local Community!
Utilities assistance
The MI Bridges helps pay for utilities. Click here to apply.
In Michigan, MI 211 provides information regarding utilities assistance in your local community. Click here to go to MI211.Org or text your zip code to 898211 for information in Your Local Community!
At this time, Consumers Energy and DTE have voluntarily suspended energy shutoffs in Michigan.
Contact your elected officials and urge them to adopt binding legislation and/or executive orders banning all utility shutoffs (e.g. electrical, gas, broadband service, phones, etc.) during the coronavirus crisis.
Paying the Cost of Medical Care
The MI Bridges helps pay for medical costs. Click here to apply.
In Michigan, MI 211 provides information regarding medical care assistance in your local community. Click here to go to MI211.Org or text your zip code to 898211 for information in Your Local Community!
Cash Assistance
The MI Bridges provides cash assistance for basic needs. Click here to apply.
In Michigan, MI 211 provides information regarding case assistance in your local community. Click here to go to MI211.Org or text your zip code to 898211 for information in Your Local Community!
Crises Counseling
The US Disaster Hotline provides crisis counseling 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Spanish-speakers can call the hotline and press “2” for 24/7 bilingual support or text Hablanos to 66746.
In Michigan, MI 211 provides information regarding counseling services in your local community. Click here to go to MI211.Org or text your zip code to 898211 for information in Your Local Community!
These & Other Services In Your Local Community!
In Michigan, MI 211 provides information regarding a the above-listed services and other services in your local community. Click here to go to MI211.Org or text your zip code to 898211 for information in Your Local Community!
ARRESTS, ICE RAIDS, ETC.
The National Lawyers Guild has prepared Know Your Rights materials with information concerning arrests, ICE raids and other law enforcement actions during the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to access information from the NLG.
Immigrant Workers
The AFL-CIO has prepared a fact sheet addressing COVID-19 and Immigrant Workers. Click here for more information.
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Coalition and Farmworker Legal Services in Michigan maintain a bilingual hotline to answer questions regarding farmworker and immigrant workers’ legal rights. Call 1-800-968-4046.
La Coalición de Derechos de Inmigrantes de Michigan y los Servicios Legales para Trabajadores Agrícolas en Michigan mantienen una línea directa bilingüe para responder preguntas sobre los derechos legales de los trabajadores inmigrantes y trabajadores agrícolas. Llame al 1-800-968-4046.