One nonprofit organization specializes in providing health care services regardless of a person’s ability to pay. The other specializes in providing shelter and housing to families experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Central City Health is a nonprofit organization in Detroit that provides health care, housing, and substance abuse services to members of the community. CCH promotes high-quality care and housing for everyone, no matter their station in life.

By: Kayla Dimick | Southfield Sun | Published June 23, 2020

SOUTHFIELD: Cars lined J.L. Hudson Drive June 15 as drivers waited to get tested for COVID-19 from the comfort of their vehicle.

Contessa Rudolph, of Detroit, said she decided to get an antibody test because she suspects she had the virus.

“I was extremely ill earlier in the year, before we were even recognizing the virus,” Rudolph said. “I just wanted to see if that was it, because I was sick for about seven weeks. I encourage everyone to get tested, just to see if they have it or they’ve been exposed to it.”

ByTim Keenan and R.J. King-June 11, 2020 dbusiness 

Here is a roundup of the latest news concerning the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to announcements from local, state, and federal governments, as well as international channels. To share a business or nonprofit story, please send us a message. 

DETROIT – Free COVID-19 testing will be available by appointment in Detroit on Saturday.

The Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO) is partnering with health organizations to host free drive-thru testing between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Perfecting Church.

Interested individuals can schedule an appointment to get tested by calling Central City Integrated Health at 833-360-2684 or Authority Health at 313-824-1000.

“As the weather is getting warmer, it’s tempting for many not to practice social distancing but, coronavirus is still prevalent, said DABO Executive Director Rev. Horace Sheffield, III. “Testing remains vital to slowing the spread of COVID-19.”

People packed Eastern Market on Tuesday, but not for the typical day at the market. It wasn’t about buying fresh fruits and veggies, but more about choosing life changing options.

Sometimes you might feel as though seeing your primary care physician regularly is a waste of time, especially if you’re feeling fine. However, your yearly exam is one thing you should never skip! Here’s Dr. Kimberly Farrow from Central City Integrated Health with five reasons why not:

http://www.fox2detroit.com/news/local-news/previous-homeless-individual-pam-hart-now-helps-others-get-back-on-their-feet

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan had lots to talk about during his State of the City address.

Despite the progress he noted, he said there was still much to improve upon.

"We want to be a city committed to creating job opportunities for everyone," Duggan said. "While that sounds like a slogan, we have to rethink everything we have done. Because we are going to have to reverse 70 years of city history."

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/02/27/abandoned-saint-rita-apartments-home-homeless/2989268002/

An abandoned apartment building in Detroit that was once slated for demolition has been fully renovated and will soon reopen as affordable housing for formerly homeless people, who will only pay a portion of their low incomes as rent.

Saint Rita Apartments, a six-story building at 35 Owen St. off Woodward north of New Center, has undergone a $7.2 million top-to-bottom overhaul, including new hardwood floors, bay windows and cherry cabinets in its 26 one-bedroom apartments — all now fully furnished. There is imported Greek marble in the hallways and main entryway. 

Built in 1916 and vacant since the 1990s, the building was damaged by fire and was lined up for demolition by the city in 2008, although it dodged the wrecking ball as Detroit slid into financial malaise. Saint Rita Apartments is scheduled to reopen in mid-March. 

Detroit — For years vacant and uninhabitable, the Saint Rita apartments in the North End neighborhood is now set to provide permanent housing to homeless Detroiters.

And that is just the beginning for one Midtown nonprofit.

On Wednesday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Central City Integrated Health Inc., a Midtown group that provides primary health care in efforts to improve health disparities, marked the reopening of the 1916-built, six-story Georgian Revival red brick apartment building at 35 Owen St. just off Woodward Avenue.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2019/02/27/saint-rita-apartments-veterans-homeless-detroit/2979366002/