Imagine having to seriously consider putting your 14 year old son in an alternative living arrangement because caring for him in your own home has become nearly impossible. That was the situation Paula and Mark Saunders found themselves in just a short time ago. Their 14 year old son, ... 
Community Alliance | Support Services and Housing Options
Community Alliance is a nonprofit 501(c)3 agency serving Southeastern Michigan, with a focus in Washtenaw County. Community Alliance helps vulnerable populations participate in the larger community through support services, fiscal intermediary services, housing and home ownership options — all allowing for independence and self sufficiency. We work through our three initiatives: Community Residence Corporation, Community Living Network, and Community Housing Alternatives.
Two of our programs, Community Residence and Community Living Network, specifically provide services for individuals with disabilities. Community Residence has more than 25 supported living sites throughout Washtenaw County and one small family style group home. At our supported living sites, individuals with disabilities live independently in their own homes and apartments with the proper support staff. Community Living Network is a fiscal intermediary provider. Fiscal Intermediary Services allow our customers to employ their staff directly. Customers determine what staffing is best for their specific needs. Community Living Network manages all the administrative details: payroll, taxes, and W2s. Our services allow individuals to focus on their daily lives rather than having to manage payroll.
Community Alliance's housing initiative, Community Housing Alternatives, provides housing for low to moderate income individuals and families, with a commitment to providing housing for individuals with disabilities. Community Housing Alternatives helps individuals achieve their housing goals through down payment assistance, rehabilitation services, and low-cost rental options.
A word from Steven Weindorf, CEO
Whether a customer uses our fiscal intermediary service, Community Living Network, which allows our customers throughout Southeastern Lower Michigan to hire their own support staff, or Community Residence Corporation, which provides trained staffing support in a licensed group home or in the person's own home, or one of our rental units or home ownership programs through Community Housing Alternatives — all of our initiatives help underserved populations participate fully in our community.