Service Information
Mother’s Reaching Hands of Washtenaw County is now available to assist families in need of clothing for their babies and young children. The 501c3 non-profit organization (EIN 92-0795491) offers FREE new and gently used clothes and supplies to low-income families. We currently have baby onesies, disposable diapers, pants, shirts, bibs, socks, coats, boots, shoes, baby blankets, underpants, boys' and girls’ size 0-12.
Donated shoes are also available. Make an appointment to look and choose.
- When donated we have supplies such as bottles, pacifiers, etc. Occasionally we have furniture available such as beds, car seats, etc. Additional resource information is also available. See our resource table.
- We have a limited supply of diapers and wipes for emergency needs. A few days' supply of diapers can be provided once a month.
- Look for our references to help strengthen your family with support including help with making wise choices, prayer, financial literacy, counseling, improving your reading skills and more!
- Want to improve your spiritual walk? Visit a local worship center. Look for our list of Ypsilanti Churches.
REQUIREMENTS:
- For service, families must have proof of being low-income.
- We are open Monday - Saturday by appointment only.
- To make an appointment call 313-364-0338 or email us at mothersreachinghands@gmail.com.
- Our Drop Off (for tax deductible donations) and Pick Up (for low-income families) is located at Mt. Olive Church, 436 Hawkins St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198.
You can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089256132154.
Check here for references to help strengthen your family with support including help with making wise choices:
- PRAYER
- Online Prayer for Women – Women’s Department of WESMD – 2nd Mondays at 6pm. Call 720-843-2477 / ID 7613155
- Online Word of God and Prayer (Individualized prayer available at end of mini-lesson) – 20 minutes of power packed message and prayer with Pastor Willie Foster of Abundant Harvest Church (www.ahchurch.org) – 1st Monday of the month at 7:30pm-7:50pm. Call 609-663-0692 (no access code)
- IMPROVING YOUR READING AND IMPROVE YOUR LIFE!
- Contact Washtenaw Literacy – Tutoring/reading support - www.washtenawliteracy.org
- FINANCIAL LITERACY
- Comcast Internet Essentials Learning Center - www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials/learning
- Intuit Financial Literacy FREE ONLINE COURSES – Improve your financial health. www.intuit.com/solutions/education/
- COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH
o Mental Health or Substance Abuse - Call 734-544-3050, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call, express that you'd like to learn about behavioral health services. Someone from the clinical team will talk to you about your needs and ask for more information regarding your situation. If you are in crisis, you will be immediately referred to the mobile crisis team. For more info -www.washtenaw.org/2934/Getting-started
- SOCIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY CONTACT
- Call United Way 2-1-1 for information on shelter, food, and other social services needs.
- SUICIDE HOTLINE
- Call 9-8-8
Getting Support!
We are dedicated to helping low-income parents with young children who are struggling by providing FREE clothing (NB-size 11) and other supplies. Families must provide proof of low income. We are open Monday-Saturday by appointment only.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:
To make an appointment call (313)364-0338 or email us at mothersreachinghands@gmail.com. Come at your appointed time to look through our new and gently used clothing and find what works for you.
REGISTER HERE TO RECIEVE FREE CLOTHING - SHOW YOUR EMAIL RESPONSE AT YOUR APPOINTMENT TO OBTAIN FREE CLOTHING.
