One of Michigan’s largest non-profit human service organizations, Matrix Human Services, celebrated their 100 year legacy on October 13th, 2006 at the historic Detroit Opera House. The 100 Year Anniversary Gala and Strolling Supper was followed by “An Inspirational Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou”. Detroit’s own Mosaic Singers also performed at this milestone celebration.

Evening Highlights:

• “An Inspirational Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou” - Dr. Angelou, a best selling author, poet, educator, historian, civil rights activist, producer & director shared with the audience her legendary wisdom.
  

• Entertainment provided by Detroit's own Mosaic Singers.
  

• The Matrix Car Raffle drawing was held and the winner is Mr. George McCann who had the lucky ticket and walked away with a new 2007 Cadillac Escalade for $100.00! 

The Matrix Administrative Team with
guest speaker Dr. Maya Angelou

Vice President of Education Debra Spring
& Matrix - Vistas Nuevas Staff

Matrix Board Chair Judith Caliman, Senator Hansen Clark
and Matrix Human Services CEO Dr. Marcella Wilson

For the past Century, Matrix has been serving the Detroit Metropolitan community with hope and compassion through its various programs. This anniversary celebration is an example of what strength, courage, generosity, and community can accomplish.

Founded in 1906, and inspired by its heritage, Matrix Human Services advocates for, and serves the most vulnerable in the metropolitan Detroit community. Empowering individuals and families to enhance the quality of their lives and achieve self-sufficiency, is their mission.

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