The Residences at St. Matthew bring new life to former east-side school building

Published on May 8, 2025

A former school building where, for generations, minds were formed has a new purpose as a place where lives will be reformed.

The building that housed the former St. Matthew School on Detroit’s east side has been transformed into The Residences at St. Matthew, an affordable housing facility sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, which will include wrap-around social services to help residents overcome addictions, find meaningful employment, and transition away from housing insecurity.