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Westland Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Westland, Michigan that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Michigan page.

Lakeshore Legal Aid, Dearborn officeFree civil legal help
Websitelakeshorelegalaid.org
Phone313-314-1500
Address3200 Greenfield Road, Suite 130, Dearborn, MI 48120
HoursWalk-in hours Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Lakeshore Legal Aid is a nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal help to low income people and seniors in southeast Michigan. Its Dearborn office handles housing, family, consumer and public benefits cases, and it serves Westland residents as part of Wayne County. New clients can call its Counsel and Advocacy Law Line at 888-783-8190.1

Legal Aid and Defender AssociationFree civil legal help in Wayne County
Websiteladadetroit.org
Phone313-967-5800
Address7650 Second Ave, Suite 120, Detroit, MI 48202

The Legal Aid and Defender Association provides free civil legal help to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties who cannot afford an attorney. Its services cover eviction defense, foreclosure prevention, family law, public benefits and criminal record expungement. The office sits in Detroit and serves Westland residents as part of Wayne County.2

Food

Salvation Army Wayne Westland CorpsFood pantry
Websitecentralusa.salvationarmy.org
Phone734-722-3660
Address2300 S. Venoy Rd., Westland, MI 48186
HoursCall for hours

The Salvation Army Wayne Westland Corps runs a food pantry in Westland. Call ahead to confirm pantry hours and what to bring. The phone number above comes from the Salvation Army site, which lists general hours as call for hours.3

Kirk of Our Savior Food CupboardFree food pantry
Websitekirkofoursavior.org
Phone734-728-1088
Address36660 Cherry Hill Rd, Westland, MI 48185
HoursTuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian Church runs a food cupboard in Westland that is open to anyone in need, with walk-ups accepted. Call ahead to confirm the schedule before a visit. The phone number above comes from the church site; the address and hours come from pantry directory listings.4

Social services

Samaritas Family Center WestlandEmergency shelter for families
Websitesamaritas.org
Phone734-721-0590
Address30600 Michigan Avenue, Westland, MI 48185

Samaritas Family Center provides emergency shelter for families facing homelessness in Westland, with 24 family rooms for two-parent households, single mothers and fathers with children, and pregnant women. Families can stay for up to 90 days. The center offers meals, case management, job counseling, help finding a permanent home and licensed child care for preschoolers. Westland residents who need emergency shelter can call the number above; Detroit residents should call the Coordinated Assessment Model at 313-305-0311.5

Westland Youth Assistance ProgramFree help for youth ages 9 through 17
Websitecityofwestland.com
Phone734-467-7904
Address36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185
HoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Westland Youth Assistance Program is a community-based nonprofit funded by the City of Westland. It works with youth ages 9 through 17 who face truancy, retail fraud, incorrigibility and other school or behavior concerns, offering mentoring, tutoring, life choices classes, parent support and referrals. All services are free of charge.6

Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Lakeshore Legal Aid, About Us. ↩

  2. Legal Aid and Defender Association, Services. ↩

  3. The Salvation Army, Wayne Westland Corps. ↩

  4. Kirk of Our Savior Presbyterian Church, Home. Address and pantry hours from Food Pantries Org, Kirk of Our Savior Food Cupboard. ↩

  5. Samaritas, Family Center. ↩

  6. City of Westland, Youth Assistance Program. ↩

  1. Ann Arbor Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  2. Clinton Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  3. Dearborn Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  4. Detroit Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.
  5. Farmington Hills Local Assistance Programs, Michigan.

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