NOTE:
This page has been split into 3 separate pages in order to make it easier
to find the needed Resources, but to also add even more Resources!
For Gas & Electric Resources, please go to this page: Gas & Electric Resources
For Cable Internet Resources, please go to this page: Cable & Internet Resources
Free wireless services (cell phone, air time, texts) are available for low-income
persons. To qualify for a free government cell phone in Michigan, the client must be
receiving assistance from one of the following programs:
- Medicaid
- Federal Public Housing Assistance
- Section 8 Housing
- Food Stamps (SNAP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- National School Lunch (Free Lunch Program Only)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
If the client does not receive assistance from any of the above programs,
s/he may still be eligible if his/her household income is less than 135%
of the national poverty level.
Affordable basic telephone assistance for low-income families (150% of the
poverty guidelines: The benefits vary depending on telephone service
providers. On average, most customers save about $100 off their annual
telephone bills and approximately 50% off their local telephone installation
charge, and have the option of blocking outgoing long distance calls free
of charge. For more information, contact your local telephone company
and ask for the “Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program.”
FOR HEARING IMPAIRED OR DEAF:
A free captioned telephone that displays text of conversations
in near real-time on a large color touchscreen so the person
can see and hear what callers are saying is available to anyone
with a hearing loss, regardless of their age,income, insurance
or veteran status. The phone and service is paid for with federal
funding. Available from ClearCaptions.
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To get a free phone, call Tracy Salisbury at
(810) 360-9364 or tracy.dunk-salisbury@clearcaptions.com
PHONE RESOURCES:
Lifeline Service AND Link-Up
Lifeline Telephone Assistance is available to help qualified
customers with their monthly phone bills. Lifeline service
provides a discount on your monthly bill. You may be qualified
if you receive some form of government assistance. Reduces
the installation charge for phone service by 50%, up to $30
for qualified customers. Also provides discounts for basic
local wireline telephone service on monthly telephone bills.
All local wireline telephone service providers in Michigan
are required to provide Link-Up and Lifeline.
Contact your local telephone company to apply!
Access Wireless
Website: https://www.accesswireless.com/lifeline/state?zipcode=48043
Ameritech Michigan Lifeline
Phone: 1-800-621-8650
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AT&T
Phone: 1-800-244-4444
Website: www.att.com/lifeline
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CenturyTel Lifeline Service
Phone: 800-201-4099
Website: www.centurytel.com
Phone service for income-eligible families.
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AT&T Directory Assistance Exemption
Phone: 800-244-4444
Website: www.att.com
Offers free local directory assistance to AT&T customers
with visual impairments who have difficulty using a telephone
directory. A physician's prescription is required.
Assurance Wireless
P.O. Box 686
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: 888-898-4888
Website: www.assurancewireless.com
Same criteria as program above.
Budget Mobile
Reach Out Wireless
P.O. Box 27168
Columbus, OH 43224
Phone: 877-870-9444
Website:
If you participate in a government low-income assistance program,
you qualify for free mobile service. Only one phone per address.
Safelink Wireless
P.O. Box 220009
Milwaukie, OR 97269-0009
Phone: 1-800-723-3546
Same criteria as program above.
Tag Mobile
Website: https://www.tagmobile.com
CALL FOR HELP / Emergency Senior Cell Phone Program
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
1200 N. Telegraph Bldg. 38E
Pontiac, MI
Phone: 248-975-9700
Free cell phones that can contact help in an emergency are distributed from 9 a.m.
to noon every Friday for those living in Oakland County.
WATER BILL RESOURCES
MULTIPLE COUNTIES:
Wayne Metropolitaan Community Action Alliance (WRAP)
Water Residential Assistance Program
Phone: 313-388-9799
Website: https://www.waynemetro.org/wrap
The Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) is a two year program
that provides funding to eligible, low-income homeowners to assist with
water bills, water conservation, and self-sufficiency initiatives.The Water
Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) is a two year program that provides
funding to eligible, low-income homeowners to assist with water bills, water
conservation, and self-sufficiency initiatives.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must live in a Great Lakes Water Authority service area
- (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Genesse/Flint, Lapeer, Washtenaw)
- Must have household income
- Must live in the property
- Applicant must be responsible for water
- Must be at or below 200% the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
BENEFIT
- Assistance up to $1,000 per household:
- Twelve $25 bill credits and $700 in arrearage assistance for eligible communities
- $25 monthly bill credit and help with arrears
- Participants may receive up to $375 in the first month of enrollment
- Water-saving kits and conservation education
- Supporting WRAP-Around Services through case management, resources,
and referrals
- Home water audit & minor plumbing repairs up to $1,500
- (for renters and homeowners above 120% of average usage)
DETROIT & METRO DETROIT, OUT-WAYNE COUNTY
NOTE:
Check the instructions & agencies at the TOP of the page before calling
these agencies!
VETERANS:
Please look under the Veterans Financial Resources page on this site
to find programs that are just for YOU!
Detroit LIbrary TIP LINE
Phone: 313-481-1400
Referral for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties and website can only
be accessed from a Detroit library computer. Call the number above for help.
Health Emergency Lifeline Programs (H.E.L.P.)
1726 Howard
Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: 313-832-3300 OR 888-435-5655
Email: help@helpoffice.org
Website: www.helpoffice.org
Helps low-income people with utilities including water bills.
Must have HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C.
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Corporate Office:
7310 Woodward Ave., Suite 800
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: 313-388-9799 Detroit Residents ONLY TTY: 1-800-649-3777
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2121 Biddle Ave.
Wyandotte, MI 48192
Phone: 734-284-6999
M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: www.waynemetro.org
If you need help with paying utility bills or restoring your utility services,
contact the Wayne Metro CONNECT Call Center at the number above to
learn if you are eligible for assistance. If you are eligible, you will be given
an appointment to meet with a Direct Service Specialist (DSS) at one of the
many Wayne Metro sites throughout Wayne County. (The Wayne Metro
CONNECT Call Center will tell you about any documents you must bring
to your appointment. Your specialist will guide you through all necessary
steps to access utility assistance programs or to get your utilities restored.
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You will also meet with a Community Resource Navigator (CRN) who will guide
you to other beneficial services and programs to help you find employment,
advance your education, build financial security, improve your housing situation,
and address any other needs that you or your family may have.
Home Energy Supports
If you are a Wayne County resident, our Home Energy Supports program
can provide you with assistance in paying past-due utility bills including
electricity and gas (or other deliverable fuels such as home heating oil).
We can also provide guidance to help you get your utility services restored
if they have been shut off.
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Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP)
The WRAP’s mission is to administer the distribution of the Great Lakes Water
Authority (GLWA) WRAP funding to the eligible, low-income residential customers
of the GLWA service areas, with a vision to create a transformative water utility
assistance program focusing on bill assistance, conservation, and self-sufficiency
initiatives.
NOTE:
City of Detroit residents who are not eligible for WRAP assistance can enroll
in the DWSD 10/30/50 Payment Plan.The plan allows for customers to pay down
arrears by spreading them across future payments. For more information please
call 313-267-8000 or visit www.detroitmi.gov/dwsd.
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One-time assistance of up to $500 per household for the City of Highland Park.
Income restrictions and eligibility requirements apply.
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Look under "Weatherization Resources" as well!
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Plan
Phone: 313-267-8000
The city's repayment plan has no income restrictions and lets customers spread
payments over a 24-month period. Customers who have been shut-off must put
down 10% deposits for restoration, 30% if they are shut-off a second time and 50%
following a third shut-off.
The Water Access Volunteer Effort Fund / The WAVE Fund
Main Office - Water Board Building
735 Randolph
Detroit, MI 48226
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Eastside Office
13303 E. McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205
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Westside Office
15600 Grand River
Detroit, MI 48227
Phone: 313-267-8000
Open Monday- Friday from 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Email: wave@wmenergy.com
Website: https://www.wavefund.org
Website: http://detroitmi.gov/dwsd
The WAVE Fund is designed to provide assistance to low-income
residents of the City of Detroit. Proof of low-income status must be
provided in the form of Department of Human Services credentials,
evidence of unemployment benefits, social security and/or disability
benefits.
•The account must be in the resident's or spouse's name and the applicant
must live at the account address.
•The customer should discuss bill payment options with the Detroit Water
and Sewerage Department (DWSD) before applying for WAVE Fund assistance
•Service must be off or a shut-off notice received. Shut-off notice is waived
for seniors over 62 years old (Overdue notice is sufficient).
•WAVE assists with paying the dollar amount needed to restore or maintain
water services.The maximum allowance for assistance is 50% of the bill up
to $500
•Customers may receive WAVE Fund help only once in any calendar year.
•The WAVE Fund assistance must restore service or assure service contin-
uation for at least 30 days
•The customer must make arrangements with DWSD to pay any remaining
balance over the amount of the WAVE funding provided.
•Applicants should apply for all other state federal or private assistance.
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Detroit residents may apply for WAVE assistance by calling 313-267-8000
or visiting a Detroit Water & Sewerage Department (DWSD) Customer Care
Center. DWSD staff will complete the paperwork and submit to WAVE for
consideration.
ALSO, please be sure to bring the following (3) items with you to the Water
Department:
- Your water bill with your account information displayed
- Personal Identification
- Proof of Income (or lack thereof)
HERE TO HELP FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 480
Royal Oak, MI 48068
Website:
Offers the Lets Keep the Lights On program as well as water utility
assistance. Open to Wayne County & Oakland County.
HYDRATE DETROIT
24 Avalon
Highland Park, MI 48203
Phone: 313-279-0608
Email: water4detroit@gmail.com
Website: www.hydratedetrot.org
A water relief non-profit organization providing immediate emergency
water deliveries and water restoration to families in the City of Detroit
experiencing water shutoffs.
Offers:
- Emergency water delivery
- Consultation
- Advocacy
- Restoration of water services
- Educational workshops
- Volunteer training
Downriver Community Conference
15100 Northline
Southgate, MI 48195
Phone: 734-362-3475 Weatherization
Phone: 734-362-7059 Utility help (new phone number!)
Website: www.dccwf.org
Financial assistance to income eligible families for household energy
bills (Not eligible for those in Brownstown, Dearborn, Lincoln Park,
Southgate, Taylor, Woodhaven or Wyandotte). See Wayne-Metro CAA above!
Weatherization repairs to homes to decrease energy cost:
Allen Park, Brownstown Twp., Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Isle,
Lincoln Park, Melvindale, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus,
Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven, Wyandotte.
Detroit Area Agency on Aging--1A
1333 Brewery Park Blvd., Suite 200
Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: 313-446-4444
Website: www.daaa1a.org
Serves cities of Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse
Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse Pointe Woods, Hamtramck,
Harper Woods and Highland Park.
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Area Agency on Aging--1B
29100 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 400
Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: 248-357-2255 OR 800-852-7795
Website: www.aaa1b.org
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The Senior Alliance, Inc.--1C
5454 Venoy
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: 734-722-2830 OR 800-815-1112
Website: www.aaa1c.org
Serves all of Wayne County, excluding areas served by Region 1-A
The Information Center
20400 Superior
Taylor, MI 48180
Phone: 734-282-7171
Email: info@theinfocenter.info
Website: www.theinfocenter.info
Utility referral & assistance for downriver residents.
Perfecting Community Development Corporation
7616 E. Nevada
Detroit, MI 48234
Phone: 313-365-2273
Website: http://perfectingcdc.org
The Community Care Center is the community empowerment division
and acting human service facility for Perfecting Community Development
Corporation. Also a THAW utility assistance distribution center.
The Salvation Army / Dearborn Heights Citadel Corps
26700 Warren
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
Phone: 313-563-4457 #105
Water assistance provided as funding is available. Valid Michigan ID
matching address on past-due or shut-off notice bill, decision letter
from DHS may be required assistance (depends on City).
UNITED WAY of SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
Phone: Call 2-1-1 Within county
Phone: 1-800-552-1184 Outside the county
LENAWEE COUNTY
NOTE:
Check the instructions & agencies at the TOP of the page before
calling these agencies!
VETERANS:
Please look under the Veterans Financial Resources page on this
site to find programs that are just for YOU!
UNITED WAY of SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
Phone: 2-1-1 Within county
Phone: 1-866-561-2500 Outside of county
Searchable 2-1-1 database:
Area Agency on Aging--Region 2
102 N. Main
Brooklyn, MI 48230
Phone: 517-592-1974 OR 800-335-7881
Website: http://www.r2aaa.net
Community Action Agency Association
400 W. South
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: Lenawee County- Burt Fenby 517-263-7861 bfenby@caajlh.org
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1214 Greenwood
Jackson, MI 49203
Phone: Jackson County - Kate Lambert Lee 517-784-5185 klee@caajlh.org
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55 Barnard
Hillsdale, MI 48242
Phone: Hillsdale County- Maxine Vanlerberg 517-437-3346 mvanlerberg@caajlh.org
Email: info@caajih.org
Website: http://www.caajlh.org
Maintains an emergency fund for people who are experiencing home
heating-related emergencies. Working poor, elderly and handicapped
residents who have received a shut-off notice or are in need of emergency
fuel delivery assistance. May have water assistance.
The Salvation Army--Adrian Corps.
217 W. Church
Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 269-265-2038
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org
MACOMB COUNTY:
NOTE:
Check the instructions & agencies at the TOP of the page before calling
these agencies!
VETERANS:
Please look under the Veterans Financial Resources page on this site
to find programs that are just for YOU!
Michigan Community Action Agency Association
Macomb County Community Services Agency
VerKuilen Building
21885 Dunham Suite 10
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Phone: 586-469-6999
Email: mccsa@macombcountymi.gov
Website: www.macombcounty.gov/mccsa
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Macomb Community Services Agency Center
18 Market Street
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-469-6964
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Northern Macomb Area including Armada, Bruce Township, Chesterfield Twp.
(north of 23 Mile Rd.)Lenox, Macomb Twp. (north of 23 Mile Rd.), Memphis,
New Baltimore (north of 23 Mile Rd.), New Haven, Ray, Richmond, Romeo,
Shelby Twp. (north of 23 Mile Rd.), or Washington Twp.
Contact the North Action Center:
58144 Gratiot
New Haven, MI 48048
Phone: 586-749-5146
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Southern Macomb Area including Roseville, Center Line, Eastpointe, or Warren.
Contact the South Action Center:
22856 Ryan Rd.
Warren, MI 48091
Phone: 586-759-9156
NOTE: Macomb County Community Services Agency may be able to assist
with a furnace repair and / or replacement through their Weatherization
program. However, this is not an emergency service! Phone: 586-469-6329.
Veterans Trust Fund
21885 Dunham Suite 3
Robert A Verkuilen Bldg.
Clinton Twp., MI 48036
Phone: 2-1-1 OR 586-469-5315
The Salvation Army Mt. Clemens Corps.
55 Church
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-469-6712
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The Salvation Army-Warren Corps.
24140 Mound
Warren, MI 48066
Phone: 586-754-7400
Website: http://centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Jewish Family Services
Orley Building
6555 W. Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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Crown Pointe Office Complex
25900 Greenfield Suite #405
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: 248-592-2313 OR 248-661-1836
Website: www.jfsdetroit.org
Open Door Outreach Center
7170 Cooley Lake
Waterford, MI 48327
Phone: 248-360-2930
Email: opendoor4328@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.opendooroutreachcenter.com
Provides assistance to families experiencing emergency-related utility
needs as funding permits.
MONROE COUNTY
NOTE:
Check the instructions & agencies at the TOP of the page before calling
these agencies!
VETERANS: Please look under the Veterans Financial Resources page
on this site to find programs that are just for YOU!
Veterans Trust Fund
29 Washington
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-240-735
Limited assistance for veterans who have had wartime service. Must have
a shut-off notice and ability to pay in the future.
UNITED WAY of SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
Phone: Call 2-1-1 Within county
Phone: 1-800-552-1184 Outside the county
NEW!! See the Downriver Community Conference listing under Wayne County!
The Salvation Army
815 E. First Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-0404
Website: http://centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Assistance with utility assistance for qualifying individuals, based on income
level and who have a shut-off notice and "decision notice" from the Department
of Human Services. 
Monroe Community Opportunity Program (M.C.O.P.)
1140 South Telegraph
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-2775 ext. 228
Website: www.monroecountyop.org
Assistance with utility assistance for qualifying individuals, depending
on income level, who have a shut-off notice AND a"decision notice" from
the Department of Human Services.
Monroe Community Mental Health
1001 South Raisinville
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-243-7340
For persons with a documented diagnosis of a serious, persistent mental
illness, assistance with utilities may be available if the person has received
two denials from other agencies.
Monroe Missionary Baptist Church
14260 South Dixie Hwy.
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-6860
Limited assistance with utilities, typically paying only a small portion.
St. Mary's St. Vincent DePaul
127 N. Monroe Street
Monroe, MI 48162
Phone: 734-241-9067
Limited assistance with utilities, typically paying only a small portion.
St. John's St. Vincent dePaul
511 S. Monroe Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-8910
Limited assistance with utilities, typically paying only a small portion.
St. Michaels / St. Vincent dePaul
510 W. Front Street
Monroe, MI 48161
Phone: 734-241-8645
Limited assistance with utilities, typically paying only a small portion.
OAKLAND COUNTY
NOTE:
Check the instructions & agencies at the TOP of the page before
calling these agencies!
VETERANS: Please look under the Veterans Financial Resources page
on this site to find programs that are just for YOU!
Detroit Library TIP LINE
Phone: 313-481-1400
Referral for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties and website can
only be accessed from a Detroit library computer. Call the number for
help.
Community Sharing Outreach Center
2909 N. Milford (Apollo Center)
Box 405
Highland, MI 48357
Phone: 248-889-0347
Email: info@community-sharing.org
Website: www.community-sharing.org
A non-profit agency that offers financial assistance with utility shut-offs
for in-need residents of Milford, Highland and part of Wixom.
South Oakland Shelter
18505 W. 12 Mile
Lathrup Village, MI 48076
Phone: 248-809-3773
Website: www.southoaklandshelter.org
Utility assistance to prevent homelessness.
Oxford Orion FISH
487 First
Oxford Township, MI 48371
Phone: 248-628-3933
Email: oxfordorionfish@gmail.com
Website: http://oxfordorionfish.org
Financial assistance to help pay utility shut-offs for those in need
in a the villages of Oxford, Lake Orion and their townships, and parts
of Leonard, Lakeville, Addison and Oakland Townships.
Perfecting Community Care Center
7100 E. Davison
Detroit, MI 48212
Phone: 313-365-2273
Website: www.perfectingcdc.org
Serves Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties.
Rochester Neighborhood House
1720 S. Livernois
Rochester, MI 48307
Phone: 249-651-5836
Website: www.ranh.org
Helps keep utilities operational. They are a THAW (The Heat and Warmth Fund)
approved site. Serves those in Auburn Hills, Lakeville, Leonard, Oakland Twp.,
Rochester & Rochester Hills.
Lighthouse of Oakland County
46156 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48343
Phone: 248-972-1493
Website: www.lighthouseoakland.org
Serves all of Oakland County.
Salvation Army Farmington Hills
Phone: 248-477-1153
Salvation Army Royal Oak
Phone: 248-585-5600
Website: http://centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Jewish Family Services
Orley Building
6555 W. Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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Crown Pointe Office Complex
25900 Greenfield Suite #405
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: 248-592-2313 OR 248-661-1836
Website: www.jfsdetroit.org
OLHSA (Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency)
Central Office (Oakland County)
196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
P.O. Box 430598
Pontiac, MI 48343-0598
Phone: 248-209-2600 OR 1-800-482-9250 (Toll Free)
Email: info@olhsa.org
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South Office (Oakland County)
1956 Hilton
Ferndale, MI 48220-1719
Phone: 248-542-5860
Email: info@olhsa.org
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OLHSA (Livingston County)
2300 E. Grand River Suite 107
Howell, MI 48843-7574
Phone: 517-546-8500
Email: livingston@olhsa.org
Emergency Utility Assistance Program
Assistance for residents with a utility shut-off or notice of pending
utility shut-off.
Open Door Outreach Center
7170 Cooley Lake
Waterford, MI 48327
Phone: 248-360-2930
Email: opendoor4328@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.opendooroutreachcenter.com
Crisis funding for residents of Waterford, White Lake, W. Bloomfield,
Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake and parts of Wixom. Referrals
from other agencies accepted.
Soldiers Relief Fund: Pontiac
Phone: 248-858-0785
Soldiers Relief Fund: Troy
Phone: 248-655-1250
Soldiers Relief Fund: Walled Lake
Phone: 248-926-3368
Our Children's Fund
C/O West Bloomfield School District
5810 Commerce
West Bloomfield, MI 48324
Website:
Funding requests have included necessities such as medical
& dental expenses, eyeglasses, school supplies & clothing,
summer school classes & academic enrichment, gas, food,
utility bills as well as assistance at the holidays in December.
For over a decade,OCF has been a safety net for our children
putting hope back into their lives as well as that of their families.
Only for the school children of this district!!
Jewish Family Services
Orley Building
6555 W. Maple
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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Crown Pointe Office Complex
25900 Greenfield Suite #405
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: 248-592-2313 OR 248-661-1836
Website: www.jfsdetroit.org
Active Faith Community Services
401 S. Washington
PO Box 188
South Lyon, MI 48178
Phone: 248-437-9790
Our mission is to provide long term and temporary assistance
to those who have fallen on difficult times in hopes of returning
them to the independent pursuit of their life’s goals.
- South Lyon
- New Hudson
- Salem
This 84 square mile area comes under 6 different municipalities.
You must live in the South Lyon School District.
1. South Lyon City
2. New Hudson
3. Lyon Township
4. Green Oak Township
5. Salem Township
6. Northfield Township
UNITED WAY of SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN
Phone: Call 2-1-1 Within county
Phone: 1-800-552-1184 Outside the county
HERE TO HELP FOUNDATION
P.O. Box 480
Royal Oak, MI 48068
Offers the Lets Keep the Lights On program as well as water utility assistance.
Open to Wayne County & Oakland County.
WASHTENAW COUNTY
NOTE:
Check the instructions & agencies at the TOP of the page before
calling these agencies!
VETERANS: Please look under the Veterans Financial Resources page
on this site to find programs that are just for YOU!
ALSO: See Active Faith Community Services directly above for those
that live in the appropriate area!
e-Washtenaw Data Base
Provides referral and direct assistance to low-income county residents
who need emergency help with utility payments.The program, funded
by grants from Washtenaw County and the Michigan Department of Human
Services (DHS), is a last resort for applicants who have exhausted all other
community resources.
Washtenaw County Barrier Busters
415 W Michigan Ave. 2nd Floor
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-544-6748
Barrier Busters is a group of 90+ social service agencies committed to improving
services for Washtenaw County residents in need. Each member agency identifies
a “Barrier Buster” who is an agency's point of contact and facilitates collaborative
case management between member agencies.To serve residents in need, member
agencies have access to the "Barrier Busters Emergency Unmet Needs" Fund -
public and private funds that provides social workers, case managers, and other
direct service providers access to emergency assistance funds for clients. This
fund provides agencies an efficient way to prevent evictions and utility shut-offs;
and assist with other emergency costs that threaten residents’ housing and
financial stability. Residents in need work with their existing provider to access
financial assistance.
Please see the Provider List!
Saline Area Social Service Inc.
131 E. Michigan Ave.
Saline, MI 48176
Phone: 734-429-4570
Website: Same as above
Utility assistance
UNITED WAY
Phone 2-1-1 Within county
Phone: 1-800-552-1183 Outside of the county
SOS Crisis Center
101 S. Huron
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-485-8730
Email: info@soscs.org
Assistance with utility bills as funding allows.
The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County
The Salvation Army--Ann Arbor Corps.
100 Arbana Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-668-8353
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The Salvation Army-Ypsilanti Corps.
9 S. Park Street
P.O. Box 980426
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Website: http://centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Often provides emergency funds for urgent needs.
Friends In Deed
1196 Ecorse
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-484-HELP (5335))
Email: office@friendsindeedMI.org
Friends In Deed has been around for a while. For over 35 years,
we’ve worked to help our neighbors in need by filling in the cracks
of assistance offered by other organizations and nonprofits in the
community. In recent years, we expanded our focus. While we still
have two program areas that help stabilize families in crisis, we now
have a third program that focuses on building community to end poverty:
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Our Direct Assistance Program helps families prevent utility shut off,
repair a car to get to work or medical appointments, obtain a prescription
or other one-time medical need and more.
Our Furniture Program helps families obtain basic-needs furniture,
including beds, kitchen tables and chairs, couches, etc.
Our Circles Program focuses on helping families to lift themselves
out of poverty.
Peace Neighborhood Center
1111 North Maple
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-662-3564
Website: www.peaceneighborhoodcenter.org
Case Management Services work one-on-one with families and
individuals throughout the community who find themselves in
situations requiring help. Peace offers everything from financial
to emotional support, whether is it preventing a family's heat from
being shut off, advocating on their behalf with another agency, etc.
AID IN MILAN
89 W. Main
Milan, MI 48160
Phone: 734-439-8420
Email: info@aidinmilan.org
Website: www.aidinmilan.org
Aid in Milan provides financial assistance for emergency needs
such as water & gas/electric.This assistance is available to qualified
residents of the Milan Area School District and the 48160 zip code.
Call us for more information.
In addition to submitting a completed intake form, you need to provide:
- photo ID
- proof of residence in the Milan Area School District or in the 48160 ZIP code
(such as a recent utility bill or a lease agreement)
- proof of income (such as recent pay stubs, bank statement showing
SSI deposits, or DHHS determination paperwork)
- Birth Certificate for those listed on Intake Form with no photo ID
- Social Security Card for everyone listed on Intake Form
Faith in Action
603 S. Main
Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone: 734-475-3305
come qualified families are eligible to receive help when they have received
a shut-off notice or notice to quit/eviction.Staff will negotiate with utility com-
panies and landlords to make sure there is clear understanding of expectations.
