Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS)

Your ROSS Service Coordinator Connects You to Free Resources

Residents of Inkster Housing Commission communities have access to an on-site ROSS Service Coordinator––the most powerful resource for achieving self-sufficiency.

The ROSS Service Coordinator is your link to the no-cost, critical programs, coaching, and skills that let you shape your own future.

What Free Services Are Available Through Your ROSS Service Coordinator?

After-school and or summer programs for school-age
Early Childhood education programs
Parenting Courses
Transportation to enable residents
Child Care to enable residents to work or participate in program activities
Real-Life Issues
Clothing or uniforms related to new employment
Financial Literacy
Basic education
Literacy training
Job Training,
Job Search, and Placement
Assistance Applying for job Career advancement and planning programs
Housing Counseling and Homeownership Readiness
Resident Business Development
Soft skills training
Supportive Services for Long Term Economic Self Sufficiency
Individual Savings Accounts
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)

Supportive Services for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities to Age-in-Place

Assistance with daily living
Meal services to meet nutritional needs
Personal emergency response resources
Disability services counselings
Community safety
Wellness programs
Resident Organization empowerment
Capacity- building resources and training
Civic Engagement resources and training