25 Permanent Supportive Housing units
21 affordable units, including a mix of 

• one-bedroom units
• two-bedroom units,
• studio units. 

This is a collaborative effort by St. Matthew Parish, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan (CCSEM), Cinnaire Solutions, Ethos Development Partners, Ascension Michigan, and civic leadership to create a new community resource that helps meet the city's great need for affordable housing. The property manager for the project will be KMG Prestige. CCSEM is the lead sponsor for the project and is part of the national Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) network. The Residences at St. Matthew is one of five affordable housing projects initiated by CCUSA in cities nationwide. Part of the mission of Catholic Charities, both locally and nationally, is to provide housing solutions for families and individuals in need.

The Residences at St. Matthew is open to all individuals and families who meet income requirements set by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The 21 affordable units are intended for households earning no more than 30%, 50%, or 60% of the area's median income. MSHDA provides project-based rental subsidies for 25 PSH units, and the City of Detroit provides rental subsidies for seven (7) of the affordable housing units based on the 30% Area Median Income (AMI). 

The total investment in the local community for the transformation of the building into affordable housing is approximately $20 million. In June 2022, MSHDA approved $9.8M in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for the project. Additional sources of funding include City of Detroit HOME funds, Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Affordable Housing Program grant, philanthropy and federal Historic Tax Credits which will help ensure the development preserves much of its historic character.

Applications are now being accepted for the 21 affordable apartment units! To apply, call KMG Prestige at 313-816-5800 or email them directly at TheStMatthew@kmgprestige.com

For Donations and a list of our most needed items, visit our Amazon Wishlist or make a monetary donation here. 

For all other project information, please get in touch with Anna Licavoli, LMSW, CAADC - Director of the Residences at St Matthew at (313) 335-3261 ext. 4568 or licavolia@ccsem.org  

For media or press inquiries, please contact Isabella Agby - Director of Marketing and Communications at Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, at 585.416.2300 ext. 3653 or agbyi@ccsem.org