Attention:
As temperatures continue to drop throughout Michigan, it is crucial to take precautions to protect yourself and family from the freezing cold. Below is a list of agencies that can assist locating warming centers or shelters if you are experiencing homelessness or loss of energy resources in your home. THAW is committed to keeping families healthy, safe and warm. We strongly suggest you explore these safety options and our Get Help page for information on energy assistance that may be available.
2-1-1
Coordinated Assessment Model (313-305-0311)
Warming Center Hotline (866-313-2520)
https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/locations
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.
News & Events
THAW's 40th Anniversary Kickoff
Help us celebrate THAW’s 40th Anniversary in style! Join us on Tuesday, April 29th from 5-7pm as we toast to THAW’s 40th year. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Mylah Hill at [email protected].
2025 Winter Survival Radiothon
THAW and WWJ Newsradio 950 are teaming up once again to put on the annual Winter Survival Radiothon on January 30th, 2025! Tune in to WWJ 950 on your AM radio or tap in online on the WWJ website from 5am - 7pm to hear from THAW representatives and customers, learn more about the work we do, and, most importantly, donate to help keep Michigan families healthy, safe, and warm!
The Warmth Connection - Fall 2024 Newsletter
Happy Fall, Y’all! Autumn is in the air, and as the wind begins to have that certain chill to it, we are reminded of the frigid temperatures to come this winter. While we prepare our homes for the colder months, sustainability and energy efficiency are top of mind at THAW. In this newsletter, you will learn about our recent grant award for home rehabilitation in Detroit, our new Director of Sustainability and our connections to the communities we partner with to create healthy, safe and warm homes.