A community-led fund that pays bail for people in Michigan. They aim to reduce the number of people in jail and support community members during the pretrial process.

Assists with various employment-related expenses, including car repairs, for individuals enrolled in state assistance programs.

State Agency program. Offers financial reimbursement to victims of crime for out-of-pocket expenses such as medical care, counseling, and funeral costs.

Entry-level fulfillment and warehouse role with individual felony review policies.

Local Michigan Community Action Agency offering emergency rent, utility, and food assistance.

Official Michigan portal to apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other cash and food assistance.

The Michigan Tobacco Quitline offers free, confidential phone coaching to help you quit smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) to speak with a trained quit coach. Many callers qualify for free nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges mailed to their home. Open to all Michigan residents — no insurance required. Coaching is available in English and Spanish, with specialized support for pregnant smokers, teens, and veterans.

Licensed bail bond company serving Muskegon. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Licensed bail bond company serving Mason. Agents available to post bond and help secure release from jail, typically charging a state-regulated percentage of the total bond amount. Call for current rates and 24/7 availability.

Free professional grief counseling and consultation services available to Michigan residents. Individual and family sessions help those coping with the loss of a loved one, with no cost and no insurance required. Reach out to schedule a confidential consultation. The Grief.com National Helpline (800-537-9353) offers free 24/7 grief support, and SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) provides free referrals to local grief counseling and mental health services.

Free grief support groups meeting in Detroit and throughout Michigan. GriefShare offers weekly in-person and online grief recovery support groups where you can find comfort, encouragement, and practical help after the loss of a loved one. The Compassionate Friends provides free support specifically for families grieving the death of a child, with local chapters across Michigan. The National Alliance for Grieving Children (Hellogrief) connects families with free children's grief support programs statewide.

Same-day pay gig work available in Michigan through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Lyft, Amazon Flex, Instacart, Instawork, Wonolo, and Shipt.

Michigan Office of Services to the Aging and local community centers offer free yoga programs statewide.

Michigan Office of Services to the Aging and local community centers offer free Tai Chi programs statewide.

Habitat for Humanity Michigan has a major presence in Detroit and across the state. Builds and rehabilitates affordable homes with zero-interest mortgages for low-income families.

Amazon is hiring in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Romulus, and across Michigan. Roles in fulfillment, sorting, and delivery. Pay starts $18+/hr. Background-friendly.

FAA Part 147 approved A&P program at WMU's College of Aviation. One of the top aviation programs in the Midwest.

Free clothing for low-income men, women, and children in Detroit. No income verification required. Operated by Catholic volunteers.

Emergency shelter, meals, addiction recovery, and transitional housing for homeless men, women, and families in Detroit and metro area.

Regional food bank serving 24 counties in western Michigan. Distributes 10 million pounds of food annually through 1,000+ partner agencies.

Emergency shelter and transitional housing for homeless men and families in Detroit. Meals, showers, case management, employment assistance, and mental health referrals.

Free and low-cost mental health services for Wayne County residents. Medicaid accepted. Comprehensive outpatient, crisis, residential, and community services.

Low-cost outpatient mental health counseling and psychiatric services. Medicaid accepted. Individual, group, and family therapy. Crisis services available.

Free and low-cost mental health and substance use services for Kent County. Medicaid accepted. Crisis, outpatient, and residential programs.

Free and low-cost mental health services for Washtenaw County residents. Medicaid accepted. Outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, and crisis services.

Free peer recovery support, warm handoff services, and connections to free substance abuse treatment. No-cost services for Detroit residents.

Low-cost residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment. Medicaid accepted. Detox, residential, and outpatient programs for adults and adolescents.

Total Health Care is a FQHC providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and HIV services to uninsured and low-income Detroit residents. Sliding fee scale. Returning citizens are actively welcomed.

Cherry Street Health Services is a FQHC providing comprehensive primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and social services to underserved Grand Rapids residents. Sliding fee scale. Returning citizens and uninsured individuals are actively welcomed.

Swift Transportation recruits Michigan residents including Detroit-area applicants for their free CDL training program. Swift is one of the most felon-friendly major carriers in the US. Training covers Class A CDL, dry van, and over-the-road driving. Trainees commit to driving for Swift after graduation. Non-violent felonies considered.

Free college application assistance in Detroit through the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN). Counselors help with applications to Wayne County Community College, Wayne State, and other Michigan schools. FAFSA, Michigan Competitive Scholarship, and financial aid guidance. Returning citizens from Wayne County Jail and Michigan prisons are actively supported.

Wayne County Community College District provides adult education including GED preparation and high school equivalency programs at five campuses in Detroit. Free for qualifying adults. Returning citizens from Wayne County Jail and Michigan prisons are welcome.

Social Security Administration office serving Detroit and Wayne County. Full SSA services. Michigan supplements federal SSI. Essential resource for returning citizens from Wayne County Jail and Michigan prisons needing benefits and card replacement.

Social Security Administration office serving Grand Rapids and west Michigan. Full SSA services including SSDI, SSI, retirement, Medicare, and card replacement.

Detroit's DDOT bus system and SMART suburban bus service offer reduced fares for seniors and disabled riders. The QLine streetcar provides free rides for events. Michigan Works! can provide bus passes for returning citizens seeking employment.

Michigan's automotive industry including Ford, GM, Stellantis, and their supplier networks hire individuals with felony records through UAW agreements. Michigan Works! connects returning citizens with these employers. Michigan has strong Ban the Box laws.

Statewide online legal self-help resource connecting to legal aid offices throughout Michigan. Strong expungement tools and guides for formerly incarcerated.

Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs for homeless men, women, and families in Grand Rapids. Strong reentry and job training programs.

Serves Detroit and five surrounding counties, providing 45 million pounds of food per year through 500+ partner agencies.

Registered apprenticeships in construction, automotive, and manufacturing. Michigan has strong union apprenticeship infrastructure.

Automotive, welding, HVAC, construction, and manufacturing programs with strong Detroit automotive industry connections.

Administers food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, and services for families. County MDHHS offices statewide.

Low-cost clothing, shoes, and household goods. Emergency clothing vouchers available through social services. Ask about connecting to other Salvation Army programs.

Free legal help for expungement, record sealing, child custody, housing disputes, and benefits appeals. Attorneys can help you understand your rights and navigate the legal system after incarceration.