Utility Assistance
ATTENTION THAW CUSTOMERS:
Due to overwhelming need, THAW IS NOT accepting applications for MEAP (Michigan Energy Assistance Program) until further notice.
We are still accepting applications for Water Assistance through the MiWATER Program.
If you are interested in applying for MiWATER, 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.
ApplicationIf 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.
News & Events
Swing with Bling Golf Outing 2024
Join us for the 6th Annual Swing with Bling Golf Outing fundraiser benefitting The Heat and Warmth Fund. Whether you love to golf or are looking to network, this is the outing for you! Attendees will have the chance to participate in a 9-hole outing. Then, you will enjoy lunch and a fashion show featuring […]
The Warmth Connection - Spring 2024 Newsletter
Happy Spring! If there’s one constant we have here in Michigan, it’s certainly not predictable weather. Our irregular climate is an important reminder that utility assistance is necessary year-round to keep Michigan families healthy, safe and warm. Because of this, The Heat and Warmth Fund works every day of the week to protect Michigan’s vulnerable populations. In this newsletter, you will learn about our advocacy efforts in Washington D.C., our team members renovating Detroit homes, and our emphasis on creating sustainable communities. Enjoy!