The congregation at Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church in Downtown Detroit is celebrating 175 years.

It has been nearly four decades since the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was first identified by researchers.

Detroit Area Agency on Aging, Detroit Housing Commission, Focus HOPE, Matrix Human Services

DETROIT – Matrix Human Services announced Tuesday it received over $1 million in grants to fund four multi-generational programs. Matrix says this grant will improve their overall health and nutrition, allowing them to age in place gracefully. Matrix says this grant will go to help adults who seek to become early childhood educators. Seniors interested in participating in this program can contact Matrix Human Services at matrixhumanservices.org. Matrix helps rebuild Detroit’s neighborhoods through the efforts of over 550 employees at more than 50 program locations throughout the city.

Matrix Human Services had to re-imagine their annual rooftop fundraiser, 313 in the D, because of the pandemicSo instead, they are bringing the party to your home. They have created a house party pack that will let you have fun with your family and friends and give back to the community. Kerri Mitchell says the party packs are meant for people to have fun but stay safe in their own home. Then on July 23rd everyone is encouraged to open the box and join in the live-stream party. All proceeds go to Matrix Human Services, a community organization that provides, food, diapers, and other necessities to vulnerable members of our community.

DETROIT - Dozens of Metro Detroit artists are coming together next week to auction off artwork to benefit the Matrix Human Services organization. The 24th annual Artworks Detroit 2019 will be held Sept. 12 at Eastern Market's Wasserman's Gallery, located at 3434 Russell Street in Detroit. There will be live and silent auctions from local and national artists, including ceramics, sculptures, paintings, photography, jewelry and more. Money from the event will benefit Detroit-based Matrix Human Services, a 113-year-old organization that works to help children, teenagers, adults and seniors reach self-sufficiency by offering positive life experiences. The organization is helping rebuild Detroit's neighborhoods at more than 50 locations throughout the city.

DETROIT Dozens of Metro Detroit artists are coming together next week to auction off artwork to benefit the Matrix Human Services organization. The 24th annual Artworks Detroit 2019 will be held Sept. 12 at Eastern Market's Wasserman's Gallery, located at 3434 Russell Street in Detroit. There will be live and silent auctions from local and national artists, including ceramics, sculptures, paintings, photography, jewelry and more. Money from the event will benefit Detroit-based Matrix Human Services, a 113-year-old organization that works to help children, teenagers, adults and seniors reach self-sufficiency by offering positive life experiences. The organization is helping rebuild Detroit's neighborhoods at more than 50 locations throughout the city.