
The bridge to where you want to be
We help people across metro Detroit lead more stable and fulfilling lives through career development, behavioral health, and residential services.

More than meets the eye
At Gesher Human Services, we are dedicated to measurably improving quality of life and livelihood by giving every person an equitable opportunity to succeed at work, at home, and in the community.
Our mission is you.

Careers
& Employment
Gesher helps people across metro Detroit find personal fulfillment and financial stability through meaningful employment.

Residential
Services
Gesher helps people with disabilities across metro Detroit get access to supportive housing and care services from trained professionals.

Community
Integration
Gesher helps people across metro Detroit get involved in their community through a wide range of enrichment programs and activities.
Upcoming Events
Homebuyer Education: Empowered Homeownership
Life Skills & Education
Taught by Gesher Human Service’s HUD certified homebuyer education counselors, you will learn about the entire homebuying process, including credit education, how to qualify for a mortgage, mortgage terminology, proper home maintenance and how to avoid foreclosure. $50 fee per household. This class is also approved for the MSHDA Down Payment Assistance Program.
Date and Time: November 10 from 4:00-8:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration: To register for a Homebuyer Education class, contact us at financialhelp@geshermi.org or 248-233-4299.
Secure Steps: Bridging Food Access to Financial Health
Life Skills & Education
Struggling to make ends meet or stretch your grocery budget? This one-hour virtual workshop offers practical tools and resources to help you move from food insecurity to financial stability. Learn where to access emergency food resources (like Pantry Net, 211, and local meal programs), discover smart budgeting and food-stretching strategies, and explore long-term financial coaching and assistance options.
Join us to take secure steps toward lasting food and financial health.
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 12:00pm
Location: Virtual
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BUaTHh00Ss2iYKsxA4TBIA
GOLDEN SHIELD: Protecting your Finances Program for Older Adults
Life Skills & Education
Join us for an afternoon of Food, Fun, Fellowship, and Financial Bingo!
Learn practical ways to protect your finances, including:
💸 Avoiding Financial Exploitation
🛡️ Guarding Against Identity Theft
📅 Planning for Unexpected Life Events
Date and Time: November 13, 2025 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Bowen Senior Center 52 Bagley St., Pontiac, MI
Registration: https://jlive.app/events/13197
For more information, please contact us at financialhelp@geshermi.org or 248.233.4299
Open Computer Lab
Life Skills & Education
Join us for our Open Computer Lab, where you’ll have the chance to enhance your computer skills, work on projects, or get help with tech questions in a relaxed, supportive environment. Free of charge and no appointment needed! Bring your own laptop or use ours, and simply sign in at the front desk on the 2nd floor.
Date and Time: Every Friday from 10 am to 1 pm
Location: Gesher Human Services 29699 Southfield Rd. | Southfield, MI 48076
Office & Computer Essentials
Life Skills & Education
Date & Time: November 17th 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: Gesher Human Services, 29699 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076
Office and Computer Essentials: Microsoft Word and Excel
Helping Job Seekers Learn Microsoft Word and Excel
This class is designed for job seekers wanting to gain office computer skills for increased confidence and preparedness to enter or re-enter the workplace.
Students will learn how to:
- Create and edit Word and Excel files
- Format text in Word
- Create headers and footers in a Word document
- Create basic Excel worksheets
- Use simple formulas in Excel
- Create PDF files
- Move files to and from a flash drive
After completing this class, the student will:
- Be more confident in their job search for a position that requires proficiency in Word or Excel.
- Be able to create custom resumes and write custom cover letters.
- Have obtained the general computer skills that are expected of an applicant for an entry level office position.
Students must be able to learn independently in a classroom or group setting. Course prerequisites include basic keyboarding, email, and internet access, and access to a computer for practice. Taught by an engaging and experienced instructor.
Fee: $499. Full and partial scholarships are available. Students must fill out an Enrollment Application form to qualify for a scholarship.
Registration: Download an Enrollment Application form (click here) and email it to drotter@geshermi.org or call Dave Rotter at 248-233-4243.
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Last year, more than 34,000 of our family, friends, and neighbors were helped by Gesher Human Services. Your support ensures these services are there for all who need them.

