Alliance for Housing

05/26/2026

We’re excited to be featured in this Metro Mode article highlighting efforts to support people experiencing homelessness and their pets through this important community partnership!

We are grateful to work alongside amazing partners helping remove barriers and keep people and pets together.

Pet owners who stay at an Oakland County homeless shelter this winter will be able to temporarily house their pets at the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center, thanks to a new partnership between the Pontiac-based Alliance for Housing and the animal shelter.

05/15/2026

The Alliance staff had the opportunity to attend the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Building Michigan Communities Conference! We are grateful for the chance to connect with partners from across the state, learn about innovative approaches, and continue strengthening our work to support individuals and families in our community.

Thank you to MSHDA for hosting such a valuable event and creating space for collaboration, learning, and growth. We’re excited to bring back new ideas and continue making an impact together!

05/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Alliance for Housing Annual Retreat on May 6, 2026!

We were incredibly grateful to have 73 attendees come together for a day of collaboration, learning, and connection focused on strengthening our community’s housing response system.

A special thank you to all of our partners, presenters, and participants who shared their time, ideas, and passion for this work. Your commitment continues to move our mission forward.

Be sure to check out the photos from the retreat, especially our “Our Why” boards, where attendees shared the powerful reasons behind the work they do every day. It was truly inspiring to see the heart and dedication throughout the room.

04/22/2026

Some of our Alliance for Housing team had the opportunity to attend MCAH Advocacy Day on April 21, 2026!

It was a great day at the Capitol connecting with partners from across the state, engaging with legislators, and advocating for policies that support individuals and families experiencing homelessness. We’re proud to stand alongside so many dedicated voices working toward stronger, more equitable housing solutions in our communities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day impactful.

04/15/2026

🏠Alliance for Housing Quarterly Newsletter! -

We’re excited to bring you regular updates on the latest developments within the Continuum of Care. This newsletter will provide valuable insights, including:

03/20/2026

Lighthouse’s redevelopment in Pontiac will more than double shelter capacity while creating a more dignified, service-connected space for households experiencing homelessness.

As need grows across Oakland County, expanding both capacity and pathways to permanent housing is critical—and this project moves that work forward.

Read more:

A redevelopment project at Pontiac-based Lighthouse will add a new homeless shelter and many improved services for people experiencing homelessness.

02/25/2026

A new website, Shelter Oakland, is making it easier for people in Oakland County to find emergency shelter by showing real-time bed availability and allowing one simple online application. Shelter providers say the tool makes coordination easier, improves communication, and has been updated quickly based on feedback. Instead of applying separately to each shelter, users now submit one application that gets routed to the best match, saving time for everyone involved. Since launching, it has received thousands of inquiries, helping connect households to shelter faster and making coordination easier for providers. While it doesn’t increase the number of beds available, it highlights community need and improves access to critical services.

Check out the article here:

Launched last summer, the Shelter Oakland website has already fielded 3,000 shelter inquiries from 700 families.

02/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Trauma-Informed Care Workshop!

We’re especially grateful to Dr. Irena Glover for facilitating such an engaging and impactful training. Your expertise helped strengthen our shared commitment to building safe, empowering, and resilient environments in our community.

We appreciate all who attended and look forward to continuing this important work together!

02/02/2026

Join us for the Oakland County Call to Solidarity on Monday, February 9 at 10:30 AM. This event brings together community leaders, service providers, and partners to strengthen supports for Oakland County residents. Hear from a cross-sector panel spanning transportation, food, behavioral health, physical health, and housing, and connect with others to build collaboration. We hope you’ll RSVP and be part of the conversation shaping coordinated care in our community!

Registration: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=y41EnvEyH0G8Uq-9k-31uLpDbCemS8xFoyX8Dzw0aPpUMjZVTUg2WFRMSVM3WDdETlI2RURROU44QyQlQCNjPTEkJUAjdD1n&route=shorturl

01/30/2026

Last week to sign up!

Join Us for a Trauma-Informed Care Workshop!

The Alliance for Housing is hosting a powerful professional development session designed to deepen your understanding of trauma and how it shapes the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

📅 February 11, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 5505 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098 (Michigan Room)

Facilitated by Dr. Irena Glover, this workshop will explore:
✨ Core principles of trauma
✨ The impact of chronic stress & systemic inequities
✨ Trauma-informed & culturally responsive approaches
✨ Strategies to promote safety, trust, empowerment & choice
✨ Strengths-based methods that highlight resilience

Who should attend?
Social workers, counselors, case managers, housing professionals, outreach teams, and all frontline service providers.

Alliance Members: Free
Non-Members: $10/person
Agencies are able to send up to 6 people

👉 Register Here: https://forms.gle/gUSKCGMwDRDcfCLR7
📧 Questions? Email: acunibert....org