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Samaritas Family Center Westland
30600 Michigan Avenue
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 721-0590

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A partnership of Samaritas and Wayne County, offering emergency shelter for homeless families. We welcome: two-parent families, single mothers or fathers with children and pregnant women. For any homeless assistance, all callers or email inquiries should be directed to either other of the following:

  • Detroit residents should contact the CAM (Coordinated Assessment Model) – 313-305-0311
  • Wayne county residents should contact the HARA (Housing Assistance and Resource Agency) – 734-284-6999

We offer

  • Private, locked rooms for each family
  • Three balanced meals and snack each day
  • Laundry room
  • On-site medical clinic
  • Easy access to the SMART bus line
  • Help in finding a permanent home
  • Job counseling and placement
  • Case management
  • Education/GED resources
  • Help with financial planning
  • Licensed child care for preschoolers
  • A lending library with computers and internet access

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

The TEFAP provides commodity foods to eligible low income residents in western Wayne County and in the downriver areas. For more information please call: (734) 721-4470

For Intake Information & Referral:
Contact the Call Center (734) 284-6999
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays
After hours or requests for information
Contact (734) 721-0590
Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day

The Family Center relies heavily on the generous contributions and volunteer efforts of surrounding communities. If you would like to make a monetary donation, a donation of items, or a donation of your time, please contact us.

Right now, we have an urgent need for twin bed sheets for our families, so if you have linens you would like to donate, please fill out the donation form below. Thank you for your support!