Motor City Mitten Mission

12/19/2025

We ❤️ St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School! They continue to be wonderful supporters of the Motor City Mitten Mission! We are so appreciative of! 🙏❤️😊

Christmas Pajama Day for Motor City Mitten Mission!🎄🧣♥️

Shout out to Mrs. Whiteley and our fifth graders for leading and organizing this effort!

We are so thankful for the great work Motor City Mitten Mission does in our city to take care of our sisters and brothers who are experiencing homelessness. Their direct outreach is a witness of Christ's love on our streets!

12/19/2025

This past Tuesday the Motor City Mitten Mission along with the Shorewood Kiwanis and the Lake Shore Presbyterian Church hosted our 2nd Annual Dinner with Santa! 🎅 It was such a fun night that we were able to provide a great catered dinner, presents 🎁 for the kids and parents and their own little Christmas tree 🎄 to take with them. Not to mention some time with Santa! At the end of the night we had 23 families, 74 kids and 32 parents that we hosted. Most currently struggling with homelessness with some that have currently transitioned from Homelessness to Housing! And thanks so much to all the volunteers and donors for their hard work and generosity that helped make the evening so special! ❤️💚

12/13/2025

More info to share!

With frigid temperatures in the forecast, the City of Detroit is opening an overnight shelter and operating daytime respite locations to provide relief from the cold.

The City of Detroit will activate an overnight shelter from Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. Residents can access this temporary shelter anytime by walking in, no referral needed, or by calling the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520 operated 24/7.

Residents who are sleeping outside and need help may go to a police precinct any day after 6 p.m. or on the weekends and be connected with an outreach team for help with overnight services. You can find your nearest police precinct at detroitmi.gov/police.
Learn more at detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit

12/13/2025

Please share this information for anyone you see or come across that is experiencing homelessness. This includes people sleeping in cars or if they are staying in inhabitable places. The Motor City Mitten Mission will be providing overnight outreach services in addition to working the helpline. Also, we could really use more blankets! Our office is open 7 days a week. You can drop off between 9am-6pm every day. 24623 Harper Ave. (Just south of 10 Mile Rd). ❤️

With frigid temperatures in the forecast, the City of Detroit is opening a second overnight shelter and operating daytime respite locations to provide relief from the cold.

To offer Detroit residents an escape from the cold, the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is activating an overnight stand-by shelter location at 13130 Woodward Avenue starting Friday, December 12 at 8 p.m. A second stand-by shelter for adults only, is being activated by Pope Francis Center located at 2915 West Hancock St., Detroit starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 13th. Both sites will close on Tuesday, December 16 at 9 am. Residents can access this temporary shelter anytime by walking in, no referral needed, or by calling the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520 operated 24/7.

Residents who are sleeping outside and need help may go to a police precinct any day after 6 p.m. or on the weekends and be connected with an outreach team for help with overnight services. You can find your nearest police precinct at detroitmi.gov/police.
Learn more at detroitmi.gov/news.

12/10/2025

Some of our MCMM Team having a little fun making a snowman today! Thanks Doris! ⛄️

12/05/2025

12/05/2025

As of Tuesday, December 2nd, the City of Detroit declared a CODE BLUE for our unsheltered population. This means that anyone in need of shelter can walk into an emergency shelter in the City of Detroit and they will be taken in. The MCMM Outreach Team is also available through the City of Detroit After-Hours Helpline Mon-Fri 6pm-8am and on the weekends 24/7 at 866-313-2520. The elements are brutal right now and it is critical for those that are unsheltered to be someone warm. Please stay safe and stay warm! 🙏🥶💙

12/05/2025

The Motor City Mitten Mission is proud to partner with the City of Detroit Government as the contracted provider for the After-Hours Emergency Shelter & Outreach Services Helpline. Through this partnership, our team is working hard every day to ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness can access emergency shelter and crisis support from 6pm until 8am on weekdays and 24/7 on weekends and holidays. MCMM’s outreach staff responds directly to calls, connects people to shelter options, and provides compassionate, lifesaving assistance across the city. Together with the City of Detroit, we are committed to ensuring no resident is left without help, hope, or path towards safety.

Help is available 24/7. The City of Detroit is reminding residents that if you are having a housing crisis or need emergency shelter, please call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520.

After 6 PM on the Weekday or 24/7 on
Weekends: If you are sleeping outside or in your car and need shelter right away, there are two options that can help you find a safe place to sleep for the night.

1. Call 866-313-2520 to be connected with a Street Outreach team, Motor City Mitten Mission
2. Go to the near police station:
https:// detroitmi.gov/departments/police-department/precincts-and-neighborhood-police-officers

To learn more about the City’s Expanded Homelessness Response Resources to keep residents safe during cold weather months,

visit: https://detroitmi.gov/news/city-expands-homelessness-response-resources-keep-residents-safe-during-cold-weather-months

12/02/2025

🌟 THIS GIVING TUESDAY, HELP US CHANGE LIVES. 🌟
Today, we join millions around the world in a movement of generosity — but at Motor City Mitten Mission, every single act of kindness directly impacts someone experiencing homelessness, hunger, or crisis right here in our community.

At MCMM, our work doesn’t stop.
Not on weekends.
Not on holidays.
Not when the weather turns cold.
Not when everyone else is closed.

Our outreach team is on the streets 365 days a year providing food, warm clothing, hygiene supplies, survival gear, and compassion to individuals who are often at the hardest point in their lives.

We also operate the City of Detroit After-Hours Emergency Shelter & Outreach Services Helpline, connecting people to critical services when no one else is available.
We see pain.
We see struggle.
We see heartbreak.
And we show up anyway — with dignity, respect, and hope.

Many of our team members have lived experience — some currently working toward stability and housing, some formerly homeless and now rebuilding their lives. Their resilience fuels our mission and reminds us of what’s possible when a community shows up.

💛 THIS GIVING TUESDAY, YOU CAN HELP US:
🍽️ Feed individuals and families facing food insecurity
🧤 Provide warm gear to those sleeping outdoors
🛏️ Connect people to emergency shelter after hours
🚗 Support our 365-day street outreach program
🏠 Help people transition from homelessness to housing
💙 Offer compassion to those who feel forgotten

Your generosity today directly supports the work we will do tonight, tomorrow, and every day that follows.

🙌 WAYS TO GIVE
💸 Venmo:
💸 Cash App: $MCMMOutreach
💳 Online: MotorCityMittenMission.org
✉️ Checks Payable To:
Motor City Mitten Mission
24623 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

💙 This Giving Tuesday, help us remind our neighbors that they are seen, valued, and never alone.
Your support is more than a donation — it’s hope.

11/25/2025

Thank You, Christian Financial Credit Union for continuing to be such a great supporter of the Motor City Mitten Mission! ❤️