Community Resources

Life can be difficult and there are a number of services and organizations in and around Westland that are there to assist residents of Westland when they are in need.  Below is a list of some of the available programs.  If you need additional assistance please reach out to any of following City Departments for additional resources:

Food and Housing Assistance

USDA Foods Distribution

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a supplemental food assistance program for income eligible individuals and families. The Housing and Community Development Departments coordinate the distribution of surplus USDA foods to income eligible individuals and families. To view the program and see if you qualify for assistance, please visit USDA Foods Distribution.

Community Development Programs

The Community Development Department manages Westland's federally funded Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs. These programs provide a variety of activities for low to moderate income Westland residents. Participants in these programs must meet federal income and family qualification guidelines. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides the funding for these programs. For more information, please visit the Community Development Programs website.

Housing Choice Voucher Program

The housing choice voucher program is a federal government's program for assisting low income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford housing. For more information, please visit the Housing Choice Voucher Program website. 

Health Resources

Hegira Health, Inc.

Hegira Health, Inc. (HHI) is a private non-profit organization that offers specialized mental health and substance abuse treatment programs to individuals of all ages and primary care physician services.  For details regarding the care offered by Hegira Health, Inc. please visit the Hegira Health website.

Medical Equipment Supply Loans

The Senior Resources Department can help you with your durable medical equipment needs. They often have on hand wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and shower chairs. If they do not have something in their inventory, they can assist you in acquiring what you need. Medical Supply Request Form

County, State and Federal Health Services

Visit these sites for more information about health services throughout the area.

General Assistance Programs

FCC Lifeline Program

Administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the Lifeline program provides a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings. To see if you're eligible, view the details on the FCC website.

Salvation Army

The Wayne Westland Salvation Army offers various assistance programs.  Please visit the Wayne Westland Salvation Army website to view the programs they offer and to get more information.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency offers several assistance programs in the areas of Quality Housing, Family Stability and Economic Opportunities.  These include:

  • utility payment assistance
  • water service assistance
  • mortgage support
  • weatherization assistance
  • head start and other after school programs
  • employment assistance and many more programs to assist people in need

To view the programs offered and to apply for assistance, please visit Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency.

Public Transportation Options

Nankin Transit

Nankin Transit provides bus transportation to seniors and handicapped individuals in the cities of Canton, Garden City, Inkster, Wayne, and Westland. 

Smart Bus

The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is Southeast Michigan's only regional bus system helping people connect to work, school, medical appointments, shopping centers, entertainment and cultural events.

Youth Development Programs

Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center

Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center provides a number of programs for youth throughout the year and has a full lending library available.  Visit Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center's website for more information on it's programs and services for the entire family.

Kronk Gym (ESCOT Program)

Kronk Gym provides programs for area youth to develop into the champions of tomorrow through academics, athletics, community and leadership.  Visit Kronk Gym's website for more information.

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Community Programs

Wayne Metro is one of the largest assistance program agencies in Southeast Michigan.  They have a number of programs to help in the development and care of youth in our community.  Visit Wayne Metro's website for more information.

Westland Youth Assistance Program

Our own Westland Youth Assistance program is there to help youth become part of the community and help families in need.  Visit the Youth Assistance webpage for more information about their programs.