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Call HOPE

248-499-7345

Come to HOPE

249 Baldwin Ave
​Pontiac, MI 48342​

By Bus

You can ride the SMART bus:
  • Northbound bus is 462 is (stops across the street from the shelter)
  • Southbound bus is 462 (Stops in front of the shelter)

What to Expect

Intake begins nightly at 5 pm.
  • First, we accept guests that had stayed at the shelter the previous night.
  • When there are any open beds , we are able to accept new guests. 

HOPE volunteers provide dinner each night, light breakfast some mornings and bag lunches. Guests sleep on bunk beds and are provide with sheets, blankets and pillows and a storage bin. Guests can shower on the premises and are given hygiene kits, clean socks and underwear. 

We have a cold weather clothes closet with boots, coats, hats and gloves for our guests and seasonal clothing as appropriate.  

We provide a mailing address for our guests. 

​HOPE is a low barrier shelter,
  • Sobriety is not a requirement for admittance, but there is zero tolerance for alcohol or drug use on the premises. ​​
  • ID is not required for admittance, but we will help you acquire an ID and will copy your ID when available.
  • Resource partners are invited onsite to meet with guests at the shelter to eliminate the barrier of transportation. 

Other Shelters in Oakland and Macomb Counties

Help with Crisis & Emergency, Food, Housing and Health
Emergency Shelter for men, women and children. 
Shelter services in Royal Oak for men and women.
Shelter services for lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth, and young adults.
Shelter for men, women and children. Priority for Macomb Co residents.
Domestic violence shelter in Pontiac for women and children and occasionally men in immediate danger.
Domestic violence shelter in Mt. Clemons for women and children.
Various shelter services in Pontiac for men, women and children. 

Domestic Violence - Oakland County

Help for victims of domestic violence and sexual assualt.
Provides help for victims of abuse. 

Resources To Help You Stay In Your Home

Food Assistance

PantryNet.org
Website: http://pantrynet.org  Then, enter your zip code.

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic
45580 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341
Monthly food distribution, call for more information. Ph #: 248-309-3752
Website: http://www.garyburnsteinclinic.org/

Baldwin Center
212 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-332-6101 
Website: http://www.baldwincenter.org/
 
Matchan Nutrition Center
46352 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-334-7750
Website: http://www.matchannutritioncenter.org/

Dream Center of Pontiac
830 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342  Mon. – Fri 9am – 4pm
Phone: 248-499-6416
Website: www.dcofmi.org
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Oakland HOPE
20 E Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340  **By Appointment**
Phone: 248-309-3658 ext. 2
Website: www.OaklandHope.org

Sprout Fresh Food Store - Micah 6 Community
580 W Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48341  Open Saturdays 11 am 
Phone: 248-221-7500
Website: https://www.micah6community.com/food

Utility Assistance

THAW (The Heat And Warmth Fund)
Phone: 800-866-8429
Website: www.thawfund.org  or https://thawfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2019-MEAP-Self-Sufficiency-Plan-Compiled-v11.pdf/ 

Consumers Energy
Ask for "Affordable Resources for Energy Program"
Phone: 800-477-5050

DTE Energy
Ask for "Payment Assistance Resources
Phone: 800-477-4747
Website: https://www.newlook.dteenergy.com/wps/wcm/connect/dte-web/home/billing-and-payments/common/energy-assistance/low-income-programs

​CCRT (Catholic Community Response Team)
​132 Franklin Blvd, Ste 203, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-499-9621
Website: https://ccresponseteam.weebly.com

OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency)
Phone: 248-479-6516 or 517-292-2969
Website:  http://www.olhsa.org 

Neighborhood House (Neighbors Helping Neighbors)
Phone: 248-651-5836
Website: https://wwwwww.ranh.org.ranh.org 

CHN (Community Housing Network) 
Phone: 866-282-3119 
Website: https://communityhousingnetwork.org 
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Eviction Prevention

OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency)
Phone: 248-479-6516 or 517-292-2969
Website:  http://www.olhsa.org
​
CCRT (Catholic Community Response Team)
​132 Franklin Blvd, Ste 203, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-499-9621
Website: https://ccresponseteam.weebly.com

​CHN (Community Housing Network) 
Phone: 866-282-3119 
Website: https://communityhousingnetwork.org
​

Rental Assistance

Community Housing Network
570 Kirts Blvd #231, Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-928-0111
Website: https://communityhousingnetwork.org/
 
Lighthouse Emergency Services
​46156 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-920-6000
Website: https://www.lighthouseoakland.org/expo/
Email: info@lighthouseoakland.org
​

Legal Assistance

Legal Aid and Defender Association
Oakland Towne Center 28 North Saginaw Street, Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: Toll-free 877-964-4700 or 248-253-1548
Website: http://www.ladadetroit.org/contactus.php
 
Lake Shore Legal Aid
35 W. Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-335-0125
​Website: http://lakeshorelegalaid.org/

Street Democracy
​440 Burroughs St #634, Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-355-4460
Website: https://www.streetdemocracy.org 
​

Mental Health Assistance

Common Ground Crisis Center
1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Bldg #32E, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-451-2600
Crisis Line: 1-800-231-1127
Website: https://commongroundhelps.org

Easter Seals
1685 Baldwin Ave Suite #100, Pontiac, MI 48340
Phone:: 248-706-3450
Website: http://www.easterseals.com/michigan/
 
CNS Healthcare
​1841 N Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48340
Phone: 248-745-4900
Website: https://www.cnshealthcare.org/
Email: info@cnshealthcare.org

Honor Community Health: 
Phone: 248-724-7600
Website: http://honorcommunityhealth.org
​

Medical Assistance

Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic
​45580 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341
Monthly food distribution, call for more information. Ph #: 248-309-3752
Website: http://www.garyburnsteinclinic.org/

​Honor Community Health: 
Phone: 248-724-7600
Website: http://honorcommunityhealth.org
​

Addiction Assistance

Addiction Center Health Clinic
45580 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341
Online listing of service providers who can help you find the best fit for you.
Call their 24-hour hotline Ph #: 844-955-1384 
Website: http://www.AddictionCenter.com/

Recovery Worldwide - Online resources
Online listing of service providers who can help you find the best fit for you.
Call their hotline Ph #: 888-970-3120  
Website: http://www.RehabSpot.com

Furniture Assistance

CCRT (Catholic Community Response Team)
132 Franklin Blvd, Ste 203, Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-499-9621
Website: https://ccresponseteam.weebly.com 

Dream Center of Pontiac
830 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342  Mon. – Fri 9am – 4pm
Phone: 248-499-6416
Website: www.dcofmi.org
​
Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan
​333 N Perry Street,  Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone: 248-332-1300
Website: www.Furniture-Bank.org 

Thrift Store

Salvation Army
1185 N Perry, Pontiac, MI 48340   Between Parkwood Ave and Robinwood St
Phone: 248-334-4666
​
Salvation Army
605 S Opdyke Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326   Between Hempstead Rd and South Blvd 
Phone: 248-333-0559
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Oakland HOPE
​20 E Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340  Mon. – Fri  11am – 7pm
Phone: 248-309-3658 ext 2
Website: www.OaklandHope.org

General Assistance

United Way
Phone #: 211
​
Salvation Army
​469 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. S., Pontiac
 Phone: 248-3342407
Website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/

Veteran-specific Services

The Recovery Village:
Phone: 855-900-3457
Website: https://www.TheRecoveryVillage.com/resources/veterans/

Jade Recovery:
Phone: 1-833-JADE-NOW (523-3669)
Website: https://www.JadeRecovery.com/programs/veterans/

 ​COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA)

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