Alternatives For Girls

I called to ask if they are accepting women’s clothes and shoes for donations, the woman told me they are only accepting new clothes due to Covid, I responded by saying Covid is over, she then responded even though Covid is over, this is the policy. This is insane and someone needs to look into this policy, Covid did not spread through clothes. As I was speaking to the woman she seems to be doing other things and was very rushed. Furthermore, reading the other reviews it seems like there are more issues with this place. It’s important to have quality shelters for women and girls in need.

Water unclean and taste like dirt having clean or filtered water here is said to be a luxury even for a pregnant person or a person with a child and you can not bring in your own water because its said to be a outside item.

You will not walk out feeling like you don't matter. Clothing, food, a shower, someone to talk to etc. One stop shop if you need help

Terrible place. I use to be in their program and they treated us terribly! Dirty rooms, BUGS, rude staff, and a lot of people kept getting sick too. I remember one time I asked the staff for food because they hadn’t fed us yet and she gave me some fruit snacks. I’m so glad I made it out, DON’T LIVE HERE!

5 weeks since doing multiple intakes and not one person has called back with any help, just more intakes. a complete waste of time.

I went to google to find shelters in Detroit to donate clothes. Bags of nice clothes. I called them and a lady answered, I told her I have two questions for her, in mid sentence about the bag of clothes, she cut me off and transferred me. I called back because I never finished my questions, I was forwarded to the general mailbox. A shame, because the girls/women will miss out because of a rude operator. I couldn’t reach anyone. If your rude to someone through the phone I could only imagine how you treat people in person.

They let girls harass you for weeks even though you cry to them multiple times asking for help they do nothing then when the girl tries to fight you outside (even when u called the police on her already) they going to call the police and get you put out and say you tried to jump on her … 1/10 don’t recommend I rather live in my car

This place is and was the best thing that happened to me. They was there for me when I had no one. Taught me a lot of great things, had some very amazing experiences and met some awesome people. Truly a great place if you are motivated to change your situation.

The name says it all. Alternative For Girls, a non-profit in Detroit, offers just that for high risk and homeless young women. Located on W. Grand Boulevard by the New Center area and open since 1987 AFG offers local young girls and women educational support, vocational guidance, mentoring and counseling in short. In addition, AFG also provide needed shelter to young girls who were once hopeless, aged 16-21. This fantastic non profit is offering hope and choices to girls who were hopeless. They also offer prevention programs for high risk youth including homeless women. At night staff and volunteers patrol the streets of Detroit handing out prevention packets to those in need. For more info check out their website for specifics, volunteer opportunities and history of the non-profit.

AFG is one of Detroit's secret miracles. Their staff goes out of their way to provide empowerment, options, resources, and even shelter to women and girls who often have nothing prior to connecting with AFG. They even drive the streets looking for women and girls who may want safety information, prevention materials, or even just a friendly ear. Alternatives For Girls deals HOPE. I cannot say enough about them. They are amazing. If you are in need of assistance, call them: 313-361-4000