WHAT WE DO

OUR IMPACT

Every family deserves a home.

Here at SOS we prevent and end homelessness for families with children. Once a family has a roof over their heads, they are able to find work, improve their credit, and focus on rebuilding their lives. SOS helps families with food, utilities, transportation, and more through our Resource Center. We engage children through playgroups, connect them to critical resources, and support their development. These programs wouldn’t be possible without the support of our volunteers and supporters.  Below is an overview of the impact SOS made last year.

HOUSING

SHELTER

  • 16 families served with 22 adults and 71 children
  • 92% exited to permanent housing

RAPID REHOUSING

  • 100 families served with 123 adults and 241children
  • 87% Exited to Permanent Housing

SOS RESOURCE CENTER

FOOD PANTRY

  • 10,398 families visited SOS’s Choice food pantry
  • 8,156 individuals fed
  • 218,708 pounds of food distributed

WALK-IN CENTER

  • 1,995 People provided with transportation and utility assistance, baby food and diapers
  • 23,251 diapers distributed
  • 1,074 referrals, including 231 referrals for emergency housing
  • 132 households received funds to pay for utility bills– totaling $79,642

EVICTION PREVENTION

EVICTION PREVENTION FOR LOW-INCOME RENTERS

  • 130 households with 343 people who were at-risk for eviction retained their permanent housing vouchers.
  • 21 households with 25 adults and 51 children were provided shelter diversion services.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

PARENTS AS TEACHERS (PAT) & YPSILANTI PARENT NETWORK (YPN)

  • 27 families with 28 young children participated in Parents as Teachers which promotes early childhood learning and health through home visits.
  • 19 families with 37 school-aged children participated in YPN. 

VOLUNTEERS

  • 162 volunteers worked 8,187 hours; a contribution of time valued at $245,195.