Detroit Recovery Project Incorporated

01/19/2026

In observance of MLK Day, Detroit Recovery Project will be closed today. We will resume normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday January 20th.
May we all take time to reflect, serve, and continue the work of building a healthier, more compassionate world.

01/15/2026

❄️ Cold Weather Alert – Help Is Available ❄️

With temperatures dropping into the teens and wind chills in the single digits, we are activating overnight shelters and daytime respite locations to help keep residents safe from the extreme cold.

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries will activate an overnight stand-by shelter at
📍 13130 Woodward Avenue
🕔 Wednesday, January 14 at 5 PM
🕛 Open through Tuesday, January 20, closing at 12 PM

Additional warming centers include:
• Adam Butzel Complex
• Coleman A. Young Recreation Center
🕗 Special MLK Day hours: 8 AM – 9 PM

See the information below for additional resources.

Please share this information and help spread the word.

👉 For a full list of locations, click here: https://detroitmi.gov/news/city-detroit-opens-stand-shelter-and-respite-locations-response-extreme-cold?fbclid=IwY2xjawPV8R1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSRlJFUVFtblNUbFR5YnJJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhY-KZtln8hhD4hHNilnZOPtL4zyTQkbWCx4YqquR_sQ4_dg5dQsPabw0_NU_aem_1A8Or-HBNnvRTOEDjvtn-g

Stay warm. Stay safe. 💙

01/15/2026

This reversal means uninterrupted services and continued care for the people we serve. ❤️ While this is a win, advocacy remains critical. Supporting our most vulnerable communities is not political, it’s human.

01/14/2026

These cuts reduce access to crucial services nationwide. Now more than ever, community support is critical. Your donations help us sustain essential programs and sharing your voice with local and federal representatives help highlight the real-world impact of these decisions on our community.

01/14/2026

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/01/14/samhsa-addiction-mental-health-grant-cuts/

The extent of the SAMHSA cuts remains unclear but appear to broadly target more than 2,000 grants totaling nearly $2 billion.

01/07/2026

We are collecting new or gently used coats, and NEW warm@weather essentials such as gloves, hats, scarves and socks now until January 19th. We will be distributing the coats and more at our 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast, a hot breakfast for our unhoused community. Please bring donations to either one of our DRP locations.

12/31/2025

This season can be stressful socially, financially, emotionally. Remember to take a break. It’s OK to focus on yourself, your self-care, and your overall health and wellness this season. Here are some ways to show yourself some comfort & joy: samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

12/23/2025

In January we will be hosting our 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast. This breakfast is about meeting people where they are. We invite community partners and caring neighbors who would like to support our all of our community, bringing a hot meal to those that need it most.

12/10/2025

New year, new chapter! Join us for a sober New Year’s Eve celebration featuring DJ Rob Shakhan, dancing, delicious food and more. This event is FREE! 😃 Call 313-324-8900 for any questions.

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, help Detroit rise up. Your support helps people access support, rebuild their lives, and reminds them that hope is stronger than hardship. Be the spark that changes someone’s path. To donate visit our website, scan the QR code on the post or click the link in our bio.

12/01/2025

On World AIDS Day, we recommit to education, compassion and equitable access to care. When we choose understanding over stigma, we create a healthier community for all, while honoring those we’ve lost.

11/14/2025

Brittani is a dedicated Case Manager, whose journey is defined by perseverance, service and a deep commitment to helping others reclaim their lives. She will complete her social work degree at WSU next month. Brittani is passionate about community and advocacy. She’s run for City Council, coached youth sports, facilitated Narcan trainings, served as a speaker at the Harm Reduction Summit and is active in the 12 step fellowship. This year her criminal record was expunged, a powerful step in rewriting her future and proving that recovery is possible. Her proudest accomplishment of all, is regaining custody of her son.