This year-round THAW keeps the heat flowing and the lights on

Jul. 29, 2020

The Heat and Warmth Fund provides utility assistance for Michigan families and essential workers

Thanks to a welcoming THAW, more Michigan families are staying healthy, safe and warm.

Since 1985, The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) has distributed more than $200 million to help Michigan households pay their heat and electricity bills.

The organization works with 39 different partner agencies to help vulnerable Michigan residents, and reached nearly 18,000 households in 2019.

“THAW is committed to sustainability and providing access to resources. We provide educational resources, not just financial support,” explains Raina Baker, THAW’s marketing and communications manager.

Enbridge is committed to improving quality of life in the communities near our operational footprint. To battle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re accelerating funds to provide relief to those who are most vulnerable—people who depend on food banks, social service agencies, mental health organizations, first responders and healthcare providers.

As part of this effort, we recently contributed $40,000 to the Front Line Energy Program, with THAW continuing to raise additional matching funds, as the organization has seen more than 1,000 applications for assistance—more than can be funded right now.

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