Volunteering

Founded in 1971, Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving  low-and moderate-income residents throughout Wayne County. Over the last five decades our Agency budget has grown from just under $1 million to over $200 million while continuing to maintain a low administrative rate of 6%, ensuring at least $0.94 of every funded or donated dollar is utilized for direct client services. Wayne Metro supports all of Wayne County with more than 70 services and over 600 employees. We are proud to serve our community as one of the most forward-thinking Community Action Agencies in the entire country.

In our pursuit to eliminate poverty, Wayne Metro empowers people and communities to be strong, healthy, and thriving. We envision thriving communities where all people have hope and opportunities to realize their full potential. We provide over support services in the areas of Quality Housing, Family Stability and Economic Opportunities. Our services include financial capability education, homeownership workshops, housing counseling, financial counseling, utility assistance, Head Start, GED preparation, free tax preparation, foreclosure prevention and homeless services.