The
Oikos
Project
Detroit is our passion. Serving Detroit communities drives our mission. Our aim is to empower Detroit neighborhoods. Join us in transforming our city!
Our Mission
Is to provide mental health education, counseling, financial literacy, mentoring, and empowerment programs that will be offered by skilled staff in a safe and secure housing or community facility.
Our Vision
Is to provide holistic programs that support the healing, growth, and development of individuals and their families in underserved communities.
Detroit Strong
The beauty of humanity is most visible in the service of one another. The Oikos Project is dedicated to its four pillars: mental health education and services, shelter for those in need of housing, life development and financial education for our youth (ages 9-17), and rebuilding and fortifying the family infrastructure.
Who We Are
The Oikos Project is inspired by the Greek word oikonomia which best translates to economy and household management. We understand that the personal economy and household management of individuals and families is what establishes productive and sound communities. The Oikos Project will bring dignity back to those in greatest need. Our project was founded with four pillars, mental health, shelter, financial literacy, and building family structures. We recognize that many of the challenges households face can be remedied through one of these pillars.
The Oikos Project aims to provide shelter and affordable housing for temporary and long-term care, support families through counseling and mental health awareness programming, provide financial wellness guidance for youth and adults, and use holistic principles and methods for positive personal and household outcomes.
Addressing Homelessness
Homelessness takes on many faces. We understand that those experiencing homelessness have different needs and could face some of the same challenges leading them to experiencing homelessness or being at risk for homelessness. The Oikos Project is prepared to support individuals and families facing chronic and temporary homelessness, from those needing subsidies like Section 8 to those needing a bit of support to stabilize their insecure homes.
Meeting The Needs
Access to survival resources should be available to everyone. The Oikos Project works with individuals and families to give them access to survival resources by connecting them to programs on their path to housing stability.
• Food Assistance
• Shower Services
• Laundry Services
• Clothing Closet
• General Case Manager (navigating gov. prog.)
• Permanent Housing Counselor
• Mental Health/Behavioral Counseling/Therapy
• Substance/Addiction Rehabilitation
• Cash Assistance
Empowerment Tools
Helping people further stabilize their standard of living with ongoing supportive services.
• Child/Elder Care/Parenting Programs
• Free Store
• Job Skills Training
• Computer Skills Training
• Financial Literacy Training
Our Partners
The Oikos Project
The Oikos Project exists to provide holistic programs that support the healing, growth, and development of individuals and their families in underserved communities.
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