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Thank you for visiting The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW)

For more information on THAW’s programming, please call/text THAW at       1-800-866-8429 between Monday – Friday from 8am – 4:45pm.

THAW is now accepting applications for MEAP (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) through September 30th, 2024 (or until funds are depleted).

If you are interested in applying for MEAP, MI Water, or other THAW programs, please call/text THAW at 1-800-866-8429 or click below to begin your application.

ATTENTION CONSUMERS ENERGY CUSTOMERS:

If you are interested in applying for assistance with your Consumer’s Energy Electric or Gas bill, please call/text us at           1-800-866-8429 or click below to begin your application.

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

APPLICATION

THAW’s MI Water Program Phase 2 is here

Click below for more information on plumbing repair through the MI Water Program.

MI Water Phase 2 Minor Plumbing Repair Application

Beware of Utility Company Scams

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How to Avoid Scams

Utility Assistance

ATTENTION THAW CUSTOMERS:

THAW is now accepting applications for MEAP (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) through September 30th, 2024 (or until funds are depleted).
If you are interested in applying for MEAP, MI Water, or other THAW programs, please call/text THAW at 1-800-866-8429 or click below to begin your application.
ATTENTION CONSUMERS ENERGY CUSTOMERS:
If you are interested in applying for assistance with your Consumer’s Energy Electric or Gas bill, please call/text us at 1-800-866-8429 or click below to begin your application.
Application
If you have any questions about other THAW programs, you can contact us by phone at 1-800-866-8429(THAW)

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 $7.6 million in utility assistance to nearly 10,000 Michigan households, and we could not have done that without your help.

Since its inception in 1985, THAW has distributed $230 million in assistance to over 320,000 Michigan households.

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

More than 55% of families THAW serves have a child, senior, or veteran in the household.

About 90% of every dollar goes to those in need.