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Matrix Human Services

Nonprofit social services supporting families

Overview

Matrix Human Services is a Detroit nonprofit that provides a range of social services to support families and individuals of all ages. Its programs address basic needs, education, crisis intervention, and prevention to defuse crises and promote self-sufficiency, delivered through cost-efficient services with distinct program identities. It differentiates itself by serving as a stable community pillar with scalable operations and a portfolio of specialized programs that aim for long-term outcomes. Its goal is to help families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency while preventing abuse, neglect, and crime, and to model effective service delivery for other organizations.

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About Matrix Human Services

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Why Matrix Human Services is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Social ImpactEducationHealthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

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Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

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What believers are saying

  • GM's $400,000 grant funded Skills to Build in July 2025.
  • SME honored Matrix with a 2026 Workforce Development Innovations Award after strong outcomes.
  • Henry Ford Health's May 19, 2026 $150,000 community investment included Matrix support.

What critics are saying

  • Heavy grant dependence exposes Matrix to donor pullbacks and government contract volatility.
  • Leadership continuity remains fragile after Brad Coulter succession planning and recent COO/VP reshuffles.
  • If EV training loses employer demand, Matrix's newest growth engine becomes a stranded program.

What makes Matrix Human Services unique

  • Detroit-rooted nonprofit with 117-year history and broad poverty-to-self-sufficiency services.
  • Matrix runs Head Start, housing stability, workforce development, and senior wellness programs.
  • GM and SME validation in 2025-2026 positions Matrix inside Detroit EV talent pipelines.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

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Company News

Crain Communications
Feb 19th, 2025
GM to fund EV, clean energy job training pilot at nonprofit

General Motors Co. has made a $400,000 grant to Detroit-based Matrix Human Services to fund a pilot workforce development program focused on jobs in the clean energy and electric vehicle industries.

dBusiness
Oct 11th, 2023
Matrix Human Services Appoints Starr Allen-Pettway Chief Operating Officer

Matrix Human Services appointed Starr Allen-Pettway as its chief operating officer (COO).

Corpmagazine
May 24th, 2023
Matrix Human Services announces Vice President, Director of Development and Marketing | Corp! Magazine

Matrix Human Services President and Chief Executive Officer Brad Coulter announced the appointments of Monique Phillips as Vice President of Development & Marketing and Monique Riley as Director of Marketing, in addition to several others who will support the organization’s leadership team efforts.

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