Mae Arthur Rescue Home

Who We Are

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Our Vision

At Mae Arthur Rescue Home, we envision a world where every individual has access to basic necessities and the opportunity to live a fulfilling life. We strive to create a community where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

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Our Values

Our values are at the core of everything we do. We believe in compassion, empathy, and the power of community. We are committed to treating every individual we serve with dignity and respect, and to working together to create a better world.

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Rescue

To Rescue is to be freed from danger, violence, oppression and spiritual evil

Mae Arthur Rescue Center (The Beginning)

Mae Arthur affectionately called 'HEAD' by her dad was born to the union of George Linsey and Nellie Bigger-HilLin Shorter, Alabama. She met Lonnie Lee Harris at the age of 9 in school and they became friends. Eight years later married Saturday. February 17, 1940 and two years later moved to Detroit, Michigan. She was a Licensed Cosmetologist, worked in the medical field over 30 years at Harper Hospital and owned three businesses and properties in Detroit.

1. Harris Duck-in Restaurant

2. Harris Dry Cleaners

3. - Rescue Home in multiple residents 4230 Orleans - 1432 LeMay -19600 Yacama 17534 & 17540 Jos Campau In these multiple locations...

Housed young women with/without children (Barbara, Jeanette, Macey with child-Sheneva who she raised as her own. A young couple (cousin) just married had nowhere to stay (Junior and Mary Ann). A young man with mental issues (Harry) stayed until his death. Sisters (Doris w/son and Dorothy).