Thanks to the generosity of our construction and financing partners, The Booth Community is now underway, with completion expected in the spring.

This nearly $30 million project has been made possible through tax credits and public investment—including MSHDA LIHTC, City of Detroit HOME funds, and Historic Tax Credits—along with financing and support from partners such as National Equity Fund, Fifth Third Bank, The Home
Depot Foundation, and others.

Now we need your help to bring this project home—so we can bring people home. Please take a look at our naming opportunities and other ways to support The Booth Community as we move toward the finish line.

VOAMI will provide on-site services for residents including assistance with securing household goods, furnishings, clothing and groceries; in-home visit to assess unit condition and lease compliance; employment assistance; household budgeting; connection to mental health and health care resources including Medicaid; connection with mainstream benefits and government assistance including Section 8 programs and Social Security benefits; and transportation. The former gymnasium will be converted into a multi-purpose common space.

Housing at The Booth Community will prioritize individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, including those in the highest-need tier of Detroit’s Coordinated Assessment Model (CAM). Referrals will come through the Detroit Continuum of Care, ensuring housing is directed to those with the greatest need. This Permanent Supportive Housing community will help residents stabilize their health, regain independence, and rebuild self-confidence.

Construction underway, with expected completion in Spring of 2027.

If you would like to be contacted regarding leasing opportunities, please complete the form below under ‘Application Process‘.

VOA Michigan has 11 Affordable Living Communities spread across the state of Michigan.

Please visit voami.org/services/affordable-housing/ for more information.

Additionally, the Detroit Home Connect website is an excellent resource for people in need of housing support: homeconnect.detroitmi.gov/

No, The Booth Community is Permanent Supportive Housing.

While shelters offer a place to stay for the night, The Booth Community provides a place to rebuild a life. Residents have a permanent home—no time limits—along with access to services that support stability, growth, and future opportunity.

You can call the Coordinated Assessment Model (CAM) hotline at 313.305.0311, visit an in-person access point, or submit a Homeless Outreach Request online. Access the form at https://camdetroit.org/outreach-request.

Over the past year, VOAMI has engaged with St. Mary of Redford Parish, local neighbors, and key community organizations, including the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation, Grandmont Community Association, Schoolcraft Improvement Association, Crary/St. Mary’s Block Club, and the City of Detroit District 1 Office. To keep the community informed, VOAMI hosted meetings for residents within a 10-mile radius and invited community groups to learn about the project and share concerns. A distribution list was also created to provide updates and share The Booth Community website.