How To Get Help How do I become a client at Outreach East?
Easy as 1-2-3
Please bring the following needed documents on your first visit:
• Valid Government-issued ID (Driver’s License, State ID, showing your current home address / a current lease or t consumers bill may be required.- (Must bring)
Proof of Income (Employment Pay Stub, SSI, Social Security, MISHDA, DHS Proof of Benefits – cash assistance, etc.(or upload using online application)
• Info (name and dob) and income of ALL MEMBERS living in the household (or upload using online application)
• Social Security Cards for each child living in the home to show custody. (Must Bring)
Or other documents we may accept to show custody if SS card not available
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- DHS Papers (Summary of Benefits, Notice of Case Action, Decision Notice, etc.)
- Court Documents showing custody
- Most Recent Income Tax Return (1040 page that lists dependents)
For financial help including Consumer Shut-offs and Rent Evictions–
You must first apply for SER (State Emergency Relief) assistance through DHS (Department of Human Services). They’ll provide you with a Decision Notice within 10 days; you’ll need to bring that notice with you to Outreach East. The easiest, fastest way to apply and get your Decision Notice is by creating an online account and applying for SER Assistance through DHS’s client web site, MiBridges. You will be able to view and print your Decision Notice as soon as it becomes available, instead of waiting for it in the mail. Click here to create a MiBridges account and/or apply for SER assistance.
Note: You will also need to bring your:
- 1-shut-off notice for Consumers Energy for Energy assistance or
- 2- court documents and a current print out (ledger) from your landlord
when you come into Outreach East for financial assistance.
How often can I receive help as a client?
- Food Orders: every 30 days.
- Personal Care Items: shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste (every 60 days) –
- Toilet paper and soap (every 30 days).
- Diapers / Child & Adult Every 30 days
- Clothing: Every 30 days.
- Financial Assistance: (for utility shut-offs, evictions, etc.) minimum six months between financial assistance, depending on availability of funds, limits and amounts.
Other Services may include as available:
- Household items
- Flower bouquet
- Bedding
- New winter coats, boots for kids (seasonal as available)
- Clothing
- Adult coats, sweaters etc. as donated
- Books, Cards, other misc. Items
- Cleaning supplies as avaiable
- Some medical items if in stock from donations such as walkers, canes etc.
- School supplies, back packs, winter boots/coats, hats, (seasonal)
- Christmas Adopt a Child -Davison Schools
- Holiday dinners
- Referrals for additional assistance.
- News and notifications of special giveaways and events via email.
- and more…
Re-certify – Clients need to re-certify / update a minimum of every 6 months (and may need to provide proof of household income, household members etc.
Non-clients in our service area may receive food assistance and diapers only every 30 days. You will need to fill out the self-certification form self-attesting to USDA / TEFAP requirements and income guidelines of the federal poverty levels.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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