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Local Resources for Older Adults and their Caregivers in Canton Michigan

The resource database provided herein lists services available to seniors and caregivers in Canton, Michigan, and is organized by types of assistance. Please note the following:

  • The Family & Youth Institute (FYI) and our partners do not endorse, recommend, or guarantee the quality of any services listed in this database.
  • The inclusion of organizations in this database does not imply their endorsement of the asset map or The FYI’s Eldercare Initiative.
  • While we strive for accuracy and comprehensiveness, we apologize in advance for any errors or omissions in the information provided.
  • This database is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or healthcare advice.
  • Users are encouraged to independently verify information and conduct their own assessment of services before engagement.
  • For corrections, updates, or to report inaccuracies, please contact us at aging@thefyi.org.
Types of Resources:

Website: AARP
Services: Provides free tax preparation in Washtenaw County via appointment for Drop-Off services. Also offers free coaching help from IRS-certified tax counselors for preparing taxes.

Website: ACCESS
Services: Adult programs, caregiver support services

Website: ACCESS
Services: Dementia support, Alzheimer’s support, grief support? (does ACCESS provide grief support)

Adelina – Women Only

Phone: 734-905-1669
Services: Salon services

Website: Myride 2
Phone: 855-697-4332
Services: Transportation options for seniors and adults with disabilities including wheelchair-accessible vehicles, assistance with building entry, and affordable options. There is no cost for arranging transportation from start to finish. Payments are made directly to the transportation provider.

Website: Axiom Cares
Services: Home health care, palliative care and hospice care

Email: info@cairmichigan.org
Website: CAIR Michigan
Toll Free: 248-559-2247
Services: Nonprofit civil rights and advocacy group

Website: Canton Club 55+ Services
Phone: 734-394-5485
Services: BP Screenings, legal services, free transportation, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (THFAP), Meals on Wheels, Focus-Hope, Medicare Assistance Program, Creative, and special interest classes
Fees: Some programs have a registration fee, require advance registration, or have minimum eligibility criteria

Website: Canton Club 55+ Services
Phone: 734-394-5485
Services: BP Screenings, legal services, free transportation, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (THFAP), Meals on Wheels, Focus-Hope, Medicare Assistance Program, Creative, and special interest classes
Fees: Some may have income requirements. Some programs have a registration fee, some require advance registration (transportation) some have minimum eligibility criteria (Meals on Wheels)

Website: Canton Library
Services: Meeting rooms, computer and technology, library services (free home delivery and free pick up), seasonal information (information about tax preparation and listing of local resources that assist with it), ELL conversation group, and ELL Book Club

Website: C.O.P.E.
Services: Mobile crisis teams available to help resolve a psychiatric crisis, address immediate needs, and facilitate access to hospitalization, community treatment centers, or support services.

Website: Daudi & Kroll
Toll Free: 734-351-5578 313-410-4725
Services: Family Law, Estate Planning, Immigration, Probate and Trust Administration
Fees: Some pro bono services are available. Varies and negotiable based on need

Zakat eligibility of The FYI

The Family & Youth Institute, or The FYI, is a well-known Muslim organization in the United States. It works to promote mental health and wellness by strengthening and empowering individuals, families, and communities through research and education. It has been working for many years to bring Islamic perspectives to understanding and promoting mental health in our communities.

It is dedicated to serving and supporting Muslims – safeguarding our deen, our families, and our future generations. Therefore, the work of The FYI comes in the category of ‘fi sabeelillah’ or the Path of Allah, within the eight categories where Zakat money can be used.

Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed for it and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah, and for the [stranded] traveler – an obligation [imposed] by Allah, And Allah, is Knowing and Wise.”
(Al-Tawbah 9:60)

According to scholars who widen the meaning of fee sabeelillah to include any activities that promote Islamic growth, The FYI is indeed eligible to receive part of the Zakat funds for its programs and services. I urge Muslims in America to support this organization through their donations, general charity, and through their Zakat. I ask Allah swt to strengthen and guide The FYI to continue its good work in supporting Muslims.

Shaikh Ali Suleiman Ali, PhD

About Shaikh Ali

Sh. Ali Suleiman Ali was born in Ghana where he spent his childhood studying with various Muslim scholars. He then moved to Saudi Arabia and enrolled in the Islamic University of Madina.  He graduated with a degree in both Arabic and Islamic Studies. Dr. Ali went on to complete his Ph.D. in Islamic Studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Sh. Ali serves on the Advisory Council of The Family & Youth Institute. He is the Senior Imam and Director of the Muslim Community of Western Suburbs in Canton, Michigan. Additionally, he serves as the Director of Muslim Family Services in Detroit and is a council member of the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA). He is also a member of the North American Imams Federation (NAIF) and the Association of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA).

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