| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Organization Name |
Freedom House |
| Address |
2630 W. Lafayette
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| City, State Zipcode |
Detroit, MI 48216 |
| Phone |
313-964-4320 |
| E-Mail |
Fhshelter@aol.com |
| Mission Statement |
Provide shelter and services for those escaping persecution, extend love and dignity to all served, human rights.
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| Primary Services |
Shelter, food, legal, medical services (mental health too), education (from English classes to college), transitional housing.
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| Eligibility |
Have to be asyulm seekers- escaping persecution in their home countries.
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| Populations Served |
All of US and internationally. Asylum seekers are well-educated, higher classes in the countries they come from. Current demographics Africa (70%) many from Bulgaria. 55 y/o and under, 70% single men aged 18-28, speaking French, Spanish, Swahili.
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| Spanish Spoken |
Yes
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| Handicap Accessible |
Yes |
Provide Physical
Activity Services |
Yes
|
Physical Activity
Services |
There are no facilities, but for clients they encourage the use of the YMCA, and they run a few programs periodically.
|
Fee for Physical
Activity Services |
No
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| Exercise Equipment |
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Provide Diet / Nutrition
Services |
Yes
|
Diet / Nutrition
Services |
Provide clients with 3 meals/day, 7 days/week, for up to 35 clients. Also provide education re: food-born illnesses.
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Click Here For A Map To Freedom House
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