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THAW’s Utility Assistance Specialists are available to assist between the hours of 8:00am – 4:45pm Monday through Friday by calling or texting “THAW” to 1-800-866-THAW (8429)

IMPORTANT UPDATES:

Attention: DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO THE CONSUMERS ENERGY ANNOUNCEMENT, THAW has temporarily paused our online application for Consumers Energy customers in order to meet demand.

We appreciate your interest and understanding at this time. In addition, THAW is currently not accepting applications for other energy providers. Please contact 2-1-1 for resources on energy assistance programs available in your area.

Note: THAW is not able to accept walk-in or in-person appointments on Fridays.

With high temperatures across Michigan, make sure to stay safe from the heat. Click here for a list of Cooling Centers across Michigan or call 2-1-1 for assistance.

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Attention: DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO THE CONSUMERS ENERGY ANNOUNCEMENT, THAW has temporarily paused our online application for Consumers Energy customers in order to meet demand.

We appreciate your interest and understanding at this time. In addition, THAW is currently not accepting applications for other energy providers. Please contact 2-1-1 for resources on energy assistance programs available in your area.

Note: THAW is not able to accept walk-in or in-person appointments on Fridays.

Faces of THAW

Recipients of THAW assistance include elderly, children, unemployed, underemployed and disabled individuals who find themselves in an energy crisis. More than 70% of the households we assist have a child or senior in the home. These populations can become particularly vulnerable during the cold seasons.

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Our Mission

The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) is stabilizing and empowering Michigan families, keeping them healthy, safe and warm.

THAW, an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, distributes assistance to vulnerable Michigan residents through 39 agency partners and a series of annual mobile processing events. The number of households that need utility assistance continues to grow each year. Last year THAW distributed more than $8.6 million in utility assistance to over11,000 Michigan households, and we could not have done that without your help.

Since its inception in 1985, THAW has distributed $238 million in assistance to over 331,000 Michigan households.

Across Michigan, 40% of households (1.54m) struggle to afford the basic needs of housing, including energy.

Approximately 70% of the families served by THAW have either children, seniors or veterans in their homes.

Over 80% of every dollar goes to those in need.