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Housing Solves Homelessness

Circles Director, Tracey Hoesch, speaks to MI Senate in support of protection for housing choice voucher holders from being discriminated by their source of income in WHA video.

We're Looking for a New E.D!

We have been lucky enough to work with our current Executive Director, Sarah Thornburg, for 13 years. However, she has decided to close this chapter so that she, and Friends In Deed, can start another. So share the word, FID is on the hunt for a new executive director! To learn more about the position, click on the button below.

Restore and Replenish: 2023

This Giving Tuesday, our focus has shifted. While it's traditionally dedicated to raising funds for beds, our warehouse urgently needs $10,000 in renovations to restart our Furniture Program safely. Will you join us in this vital mission?

Car Donation Program

We have one of the only programs in Washtenaw County that doesn’t sell a donated car but passes it on to the people who need it most.

Over The Edge 2023

Thank you to our rappellers, donors, and sponsors for making this event a blast! We were so excited to move this event to Ypsilanti and you did not disappoint. Are you interested in joining us next year? Reach out to overtheedge@friendsindeedmi.org to get on the email list today!

Changing The Narrative

Friends In Deed’s Circles program is working with other Circles chapters in the state to “change the narrative.” Here are some of the ways people in our community are going to take action.

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Our Mission

Helping people in need and building community to end poverty.

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Our Programs & Services

While we will consider requests on a case-by-case basis, our main programs are outlined below. The information below should help you determine if you qualify for assistance and what documentation will be required from you if you choose to apply. If your request does not fall into one of the categories, please call our Help Line (734-484-4357) between 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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Direct Assistance

Our direct assistance programs involve utilities, one-time prescriptions, monthly storage, work shoes, educational supplies for adult learners, and other things on a case by case basis.

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Furniture

We accept donations of used furniture and pass it on, for free, to our community’s many families in need.

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Circles

Circles is a program  based on the premise that developing meaningful relationships across socio-economic lines has a dramatic impact on the effort to move families out of poverty.

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Transporation

We offer car repair assistance to families who need a car to get to work and/or to obtain medical treatment for a severe condition.

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Ways To Get Involved

There are many ways you can help. In addition to your financial support, you can volunteer to help keep our programs running. If you would like to devote some of your time to assist families in need,
please call our main number (734) 484-7658 or fill out our volunteer form today!

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Congregational Supporters
  • Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church
  • Bethlehem United Church of Christ
  • Calvary Presbyterian Church
  • First Baptist Church – Ann Arbor
  • First Baptist Church – Ypsilanti
  • First Congregational Church of Chelsea
  • First Congregational Church of Ypsilanti
  • First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor
  • First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti
  • First Unitarian Universalist Church
  • First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor
  • First United Methodist Church of Ypsilanti
  • Holy Faith Church
  • Immanuel Baptist Church
  • Immanuel Baptist ABW Ministries
  • King of Kings Lutheran Church
  • Knox Presbyterian
  • Mt. Olive Baptist Church
  • Presbyterian Women of Ann Arbor
  • Second Baptist Church – Ypsilanti
  • St. Andrew Catholic Church – Saline
  • St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church
  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
  • St. Luke Lutheran Church
  • St. Paul Lutheran Church
  • St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
  • St. Thomas Catholic Church
  • Shalom Community Church
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church
  • Zion Lutheran Church
Major Funders