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​Providing unsheltered individuals who are experiencing homelessness in the ​winter months a safe, loving, warm place to spend the night.

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2026 Stakeholder Information Packet
2026 MCWS Community Report

Thank  you  to  our  2027  partners

Partnership Information
- FOUNDING PARTNERSHIP -
 - WARM HEART PARTNERSHIP -
 - BROTHERS' KEEPER PARTNERSHIP -

- ​Bethel Church of the Nazarene
- Christian Trinity Church
- Christ Redeemer Parish Lake Orion
- Jennifer Cotton
- Rosanne Jasina
​- The Kernan Family

About  the  shelter

​Warm nights. Safe sleep. Right here in Macomb County.

The Problem

When temperatures drop, sleeping outside becomes dangerous. During the 2026 season, 394 neighbors came through our doors seeking safety. Together, we provided 7,607 bed-nights across the season. Each bed-night is a hot meal, a clean space, and real rest. Our average cost per stay was $19.05, well below national benchmarks.

“To just be outside... it breaks your spirit. Trying to find work is rough when you can't present yourself properly.”
— Eddie, neighbor, served in Macomb County

Who We Help

Most of our guests live in the communities we serve every day—Detroit, Warren, Clinton Township, and nearby neighborhoods. They’re adults of all ages, with a median age of 46. One in four reports no health insurance. We track this information to guide outreach, target resources, and make every dollar count.

Macomb County has about 130 emergency shelter beds. Our Winter Shelter provides safe overnight lodging and meals from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Check-in runs 7 to 9 p.m., first come, first served, and space is limited. Late entry is available only for guests arriving directly from work.

How your support helps

At our shelter, staff and volunteers welcome each guest with dignity.
  • A safe cot with clean linens
  • A hot dinner and a simple breakfast
  • Private showers through the WAVE Project Mobile Shower Service
  • Hygiene basics and caring people who listen

​We run lean and measure outcomes. Your gift turns into safe nights fast. It keeps cots filled, meals served, and showers available. It also helps us strengthen intake, expand outreach, and improve access to resources where it is needed most.
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Shelter  Leadership

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Marcie Burt
​Program Director
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Sheila Chauvin
Program Manager
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Tim Joy
Business Operations Manager
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Shelter  Location

​​8150 Chapp Ave, Warren, MI 48089
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 153, Sterling Heights, MI 48311

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WAVE Project is a registered IRS 501(c)(3) organization. 
​EIN: 83-1340243
​Copyright © 2025 WAVE Project. All rights reserved.
  • Our Work
    • Mobile Shower Service
    • Essentials Van
    • Macomb County Winter Shelter
    • Lil' Pantries
    • Service Event Calendar
    • Request Our Services >
      • Host the Shower Service
      • Host the Essentials Van
  • Who We Are
    • Our Story
    • Our Impact
    • Leadership
    • Sponsors
    • Connect
    • Media Clips
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Get Involved
  • Make a Donation
    • Donate
    • Sponsorships
    • Donate Used Hoodies, Jeans, and Shorts
    • Essentials Van Wishlist
    • Shower Service Wishlist
  • Store