Neighborhood Service Organization - NSO

09/04/2026

A phone can be a lifeline. NSO’s Android Phone Drive is collecting gently used smartphones and chargers for people experiencing homelessness, helping them stay connected to job opportunities, loved ones, telehealth visits, essential services and case management support.


To arrange a donation, pickup or ask questions, call (313) 518-1553.

09/03/2026

A new chapter is beginning for Detroit families! NSO is partnering with the City of Detroit Government through the Homeless to Housed initiative, helping families move from emergency shelter into stable, permanent homes. NSO is already working with dozens of families through the program, with the first move-ins beginning this month.

09/01/2026

September is National Recovery Month — a time to celebrate the strength of people in recovery and recognize that support can make a lasting difference. At NSO, our behavioral health and substance use services are built around compassion, dignity and meeting people where they are on the path forward.


Learn more: https://www.nso-mi.org/360-neighborhood-wellness-centers1.html

08/17/2026

The conversation didn't end with the Affordable Housing Summit. Crain's Detroit Business continues exploring Detroit's housing challenges and the innovative ideas shaping the city's future. Read more: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/residential/cdb-detroit-housing-struggles

08/12/2026

Affordable housing creates stronger neighborhoods, healthier families and greater opportunity. That's why NSO continues working alongside community partners to expand access to safe, stable housing across Detroit.

08/11/2026

Stay connected with the latest from NSO! Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on programs, events, advocacy efforts and ways to get involved in strengthening our community. To sign up, nso-mi.org

08/07/2026

NSO was proud to stand alongside Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and city leaders for the announcement of Homeless to Housed — a historic $9.2 million, three-year initiative to move families out of emergency shelter and into permanent, stable homes.

Representing NSO at the event, Chief Administrative Officer Paris White shared that NSO is already working with 78 families through the program, with the first move-ins expected as early as next week. Combining rapid rehousing and tenant-based rental assistance, the initiative will help an estimated 140 families — about 500 Detroiters — transition from shelter into housing each year.

As Paris shared: "These families receiving the keys to homes is much more than a move-in — it's the beginning of a new chapter filled with dignity, stability, and opportunity."

For more than 70 years, NSO has partnered with the City of Detroit to build pathways out of homelessness, and this initiative is a powerful next step. Thank you to Mayor Sheffield, the new Office of Homeless, Human and Family Services, and all of our city and nonprofit partners for investing in Detroit families. 🏡

08/05/2026

Affordable housing affects all of us. In their latest Michigan Chronicle op-ed, Linda Little and Adam Hollier share why Detroit's housing challenges require collaboration—and how we can create solutions together. Read more: https://michiganchronicle.com/community-voices-detroit-can-come-together-to-address-affordable-housing-challenge-create-solutions/

08/03/2026

A recent WXYZ investigation underscores why education matters. Recognizing the signs of strangulation can save lives, making awareness and prevention central to NSO's Don't Touch Me campaign. Read the story: https://www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/investigations/cps-resists-strangulation-recognition-training-despite-mishandled-choking-reports?

For more than a year, CPS has resisted calls to train its frontline employees in recognizing the signs and seriousness of strangulation, a 7 News Detroit investigation reveals.

08/01/2026

August is here! At NSO, we're committed to building stronger, healthier communities by connecting individuals and families with the resources they need to thrive. Follow along this month as we highlight programs, partnerships and stories making a difference across metro Detroit. Learn more about NSO's services by visiting nso-mi.org.