Community Resources

A curated starting point of credible, publicly accessible resources related to community participation, learning, inclusion, and finding help.

Community participation resources

AmeriCorps — Volunteer opportunities (opens in a new tab)
Michigan Community Service Commission (opens in a new tab)

Educational materials

USA.gov — Government information and services (opens in a new tab)
Detroit Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Inclusion and accessibility resources

ADA.gov — Americans with Disabilities Act information (opens in a new tab)
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (opens in a new tab)

Volunteer information

VolunteerMatch (opens in a new tab)
Points of Light (opens in a new tab)

Public information resources

City of Detroit (opens in a new tab)
State of Michigan (opens in a new tab)

Finding appropriate services

211 — Free, confidential help finding local services (dial 2-1-1) (opens in a new tab)
Michigan 211 (opens in a new tab)

External resources are provided for informational purposes only. Friends U Need does not deliver the services offered by these organizations and has no partnership with them. Please verify eligibility, availability, and current contact details directly with each provider. In an emergency, call 911.