Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
What to do next
Use CONNECT first for Wayne County families who need housing, rent, or utility screening and referral.
Source & verification
A suggested script — adapt it to your situation:
Hi, I need help finding emergency housing or shelter.
My name is [your name], and I'm interested in the CONNECT Center Housing and Basic Needs Intake program.
I wanted to ask whether there are any requirements I should know about, such as Wayne County households are the primary target population?
I also wanted to confirm your current hours. I see Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Is that still accurate?
And just to confirm — is this service free of charge?
What is the best way to get started? I see call the CONNECT Center or start online intake through the Wayne Metro gateway.
Thank you so much for your help.
Always introduce yourself and ask to speak with someone who can help with your specific need.
Waitlist / Capacity: Program approval depends on eligibility guidelines and funding availability
Central intake and referral hub for Wayne County households seeking housing, rent, utility, and other basic-needs support.
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