Detroit homeowners who qualify for the Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) can have some or all of their property taxes excused. Accounting Aid Society helps with eligibility and the forms at no cost; the 2026 deadline is Nov. 6. Call 313-556-1920 to schedule an appointment.
Verified Oct 27 · accountingaidsociety.org
Catch: Detroit homeowners who live in the home and meet HOPE income or hardship guidelines · Accounting Aid Society's no-cost services are for households making less than $69,000 a year · Appointment required: call 313-556-1920
A free open discussion at Troy Historic Village, led by Oakland County lawyer John Kulesz, that uses Socratic questioning to explore America's founding documents. November's topic is the Declaration of Independence: are there 21st-century grievances that call for a new declaration of the purposes of government? Held in the village's historic church. Register on the Troy Historic Village site.
Verified Oct 27 · troymi.gov
Catch: Free registration required at troyhistoricvillage.org
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ServicesFree (worth about $200)For people who qualify
Accounting Aid Society's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic gives no-cost legal representation to people in a dispute with the IRS: notices and letters, audits, tax court, property taken to settle a tax debt, a denied Earned Income Tax Credit, identity theft, injured or innocent spouse claims, tax debts and payment plans. It also helps people who speak English as a second language understand their taxpayer rights. Request a consultation by phone (313-394-7897) or email.
Verified Oct 27 · accountingaidsociety.org
Catch: Income at or below 250% of poverty guidelines ($39,125 for one, $80,375 for four), or English as a second language
Forgotten Harvest's mobile pantry hands out free groceries at Warren City Hall on Monday mornings, 9 to 11am. Mobile pantries run until their end time or until the food is gone, so come early.
Verified Oct 27 · forgottenharvest.org
Catch: Requirements may apply: Forgotten Harvest says to confirm hours and requirements before you go (TEFAP distribution site)
Forgotten Harvest brings a mobile pantry with free groceries to Family Victory Outreach in Southfield on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 9am to noon or until the food runs out.
Verified Oct 27 · forgottenharvest.org
Catch: Requirements may apply: Forgotten Harvest says to confirm hours and requirements before you go (TEFAP distribution site)
Free groceries from Forgotten Harvest's mobile pantry at St. Mary, Cause of Our Joy parish in Westland on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 9 to 11am or until the food runs out.
Verified Oct 27 · forgottenharvest.org
Catch: Requirements may apply: Forgotten Harvest says to confirm hours and requirements before you go (TEFAP distribution site)
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 9am–1pm (appointment)
ACCESS (Community Choice Mobile Market) · Dearborn
A Forgotten Harvest Community Choice Mobile Market at ACCESS's main Dearborn office lets you pick free groceries market-style on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 9am to 1pm. Call 313-203-3111 for an appointment.
Verified Oct 27 · forgottenharvest.org
Catch: Appointment required: call 313-203-3111 · Requirements may apply: Forgotten Harvest says to confirm hours and requirements before you go (TEFAP distribution site)
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