• Hope Through Employment

    Howell/Brighton MI - April 06, 2018

    • Resources for Success

      This nonprofit guide is designed to be a resource for you and your family and our hope is that these national and local organizations can help you on your way to personal and professional success. The vision of Express is to help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people, and like a job, we believe these organizations can provide help and hope.

      Express is not endorsing the services offered by these organizations. For more information and resources about career success, talk with your staffing consultant or visit  ExpressPros.com/Job-Seekers.  

      This guide is intended and provided for your assistance in the following areas: Medical, Clothing, Shelter, Food, Rehabilitation, 24/7 Support.  https://www.expresspros.com/nonprofitguide/


      • Medical

        • Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
          • DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides support for veterans of all generations and their families. The organization provides rides for veterans attending medical appointments and assists veterans with their claims. To find your local office, click here . 
        • FreeClinics.com 
          • This website is a great resource to find local free medical and dental clinics, as well as clinics that are sliding scale and income based. Visit FreeClinics.com to start your search for a free or low-cost medical clinic. 


        Clothing

        • Goodwill
          • Goodwill locations offer assistance programs for everyone, including youth, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, criminal backgrounds and other specialized needs. Through their network of more than 3,200 stores, they provide clothing and household items at a low cost. You can find the location near you by visiting Goodwill.org.
        • Dress For Success
          • Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence through a network of support, providing professional attire, and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Find your local Dress for Success location by clicking here.


        Shelter

        • The Salvation Army
          • The Salvation Army website says it best: "As long as there's The Salvation Army, there's no such thing as no place to go." Their offerings include shelters, group homes, and family service programs, as well as emergency shelters for those facing extreme conditions. To find a Salvation Army location near you, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org or SalvationArmy.ca.  
        • Habitat for Humanity
          • Habitat for Humanity provides assistance for those looking for long-term solutions to housing issues. You can find your local Habitat for Humanity by visiting Habitat.org or Habitat.ca.  
        • Government Affordable Housing Programs
          • Both the United States and Canadian federal governments provide affordable housing programs. Visit USA.gov/Housing or click here for the Canadian housing program. 


        Food

        • The Salvation Army
          • Whether it's food pantries, meal programs, or community gardens, The Salvation Army is one of the top food resources in a community. Across the United States and Canada, the organization provides 59.2 million meals each year. Find the Salvation Army location closest to you by visiting SalvationArmyUSA.org or SalvationArmy.ca.  
        • Feeding America or Food Banks Canada
          • These organizations include a network of more than 650 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs. To find the location and resources near you, visit FeedingAmerica.org or FoodBanksCanada.ca.  


        Rehabilitation

        • Alcoholics Anonymous
          • Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. Find your local resources by clicking here . 
        • Narcotics Anonymous
          • Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization with a multilingual and multicultural membership. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Click here to find a meeting near you.


        24/7 Support

        • 2-1-1
          • Every day thousands of people across the U.S. and Canada turn to 2-1-1 for information and support - whether financial, domestic, health or disaster-related. This service is a free, confidential referral and information service that connects people from all communities and of all ages to a specialist who will help you find local health and human services. Dial 2-1-1 toll-free to speak with a community resource specialist in your area.