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Get help with bills in Wayne County and Detroit Michigan. Locate financial help in Detroit as well as Wayne County. There are places that help with housing costs (rent, mortgages, or utilities) or that give out items to the low-income.
It is possible to get gas vouchers for a job, a box of food and much more. Programs are focused on seniors, disabled, or low income households. Find how to get financial assistance near where you live in Detroit as well as across Wayne County.
A wide range of resources are offered. There is everything from free vouchers for low income families or people with little to no money in Detroit MI (including furniture, educational supplies, and more) to emergency financial assistance to stop an eviction or utility disconnection.
There are even free home repair interest free loans and grants in Wayne County. Find these and other resources below.
Utility Bill Payment Help
Rent, utility bill and emergency financial assistance in Wayne County MI The:
Community Action Agency Services
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency provides a wide range of financial assistance programs and social services to low-income persons in Wayne County. The agency does not cover the metro Detroit area. Some of those programs, as well as contact information, are listed below.
Rent assistance and homeless prevention
Community Action Agency Services
is offered by the community action agency for certain tenants. Families and individuals with children, single moms as well as those residents with no kids who are at risk of being evicted from their apartment or home, or who may otherwise become homeless are eligible for this program that helps pay overdue rent.
The phone numbers are 734-284-6999 for Wayne County residents. For those that live in Detroit, they should dial 313-388-9799. Or for additional details, find
Eviction Prevention Services
eviction and rehousing help in Wayne County General emergency and crisis assistance may be offered in the form of grants, loans, or “free stuff”. This program will identify the needs of low income families in Wayne County and provide them help.
This can include clothing, food, bus passes and other supportive services, including for DDOT.
Home Energy Efficiency Programs
Weatherization Program will help with minor home repairs for energy conservation measures. It focused on older homes in which utility bills can be reduced from repairs such as new windows, insulation, caulking and more. It was designed to strengthen and revitalize Wayne County residential neighborhoods through the renovation of low to moderate income, owner occupied homes.
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Free Vehicle Programs
Wayne Metro's employment & free career training programs are for the unemployed or people seeking new skills. They offer computer training, work experience programs, information on job fairs, and more.
They have several offices and locations throughout the area. The main office is at 2121 Biddle, Wyandotte, MI and the phone number for
Community Action Agency Services
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency is one of two. Residents of Detroit should call 313-388-9799, and others, such as downriver should dial 734-284-6999. Call them for more information or to apply. Or find
Community Action Agency Services
programs from Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Friendship House is another place to turn to for help. They can provide funding to help individuals pay their heating costs, electric, and water utilities.
There is also money for rent and even funds for mortgage payments. Other referrals, such as to shelters for the un-housed, may be offered by volunteers from the faith based group. Call (313) 871-7443. The location is 9540 Conant, Hamtramck, MI 48212. Or get more details on the Friendship House programs in Wayne County Free stuff is available for low income families or people in need across Wayne County MI.
There are several different programs that provide material items, counseling other other services, such as medical or dental. While most of the free goods are for low to moderate income programs, sometimes other people may be able to pick up surplus items as well and find where to get free stuff in Wayne County MI Dozens of churches
Childcare and Daycare Programs
are located in Wayne County. They help families facing poverty, the homeless, and even support single parents by operating child care centers. Each faith based agency is different, but in general they may be able to offer some form of support. Whether it is a hot meal, cold weather shelter, or financial assistance to help pay bills, resources are available.
More on Wayne County church assistance programs Southwest Solutions has a Housing Resource Center. The location is 1600 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48216. Call ((313) 963-6601). The non-profit runs a homeless prevention and rapid rehousing program, give out free hot meals to homeless people and more.
There is limited, emergency financial assistance for paying security deposits, property taxes for a homeowner and rent help. They agency also help with placement into affordable homes or apartments.
As affordable housing programs, including landlords for people with no credit , are available. The is preventing homelessness in the Detroit and Wayne County Michigan area as well as rehouse those without a place to go. Organizations in Wayne County help pay rent .
This can even income funds to pay for storage or moving costs. A couple dozen agencies administer emergency housing and/or long term rent assistance programs. They help with security deposits, offer funds to pay for back rent, coordinate tenant mediation and offer other aid.
More on Detroit rent assistance programs Low income public and private housing units are available. In some cases the individual or family can select a home or apartment to live in and in other instances Wayne County or the city of Detroit will place an individual into a unit. Other resources available include a shelter, case management, meals, and information on employment assistance.
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Faith-Based Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army Emergency Services - This is a Christian, faith based charity with several centers around the county and city of Detroit. They provide social services, referrals, and money to help pay bills in some cases. Financial assistance programs may be available as funding allows.
Utility Bill Payment Help
Qualified families can receive rent, utility bill or mortgage payment assistance. The charity can provide a homeless shelter and transitional housing. A clients nutritional needs can be met from free food and meals, including special holiday programs in Detroit.
Or get free back to school supplies or Christmas toys as well as summer snacks for kids.
Faith-Based Emergency Assistance
The Salvation Army offers several other emergency programs in Wayne County MI. Read more
Faith-Based Emergency Assistance
Detroit and Wayne County Salvation Army , including find addresses and phone numbers.
Phone & Internet Assistance Programs
Corktown Health Center - Health Emergency Lifeline Programs
Transportation and Vehicle Programs
- HIV/AIDs patients can apply for help. There are free vouchers for prescription medications, emergency housing, transportation, and utility bill assistance. Patients families can apply for the programs too.
Address is 1726 Howard Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48216, call (313) 832-3300. Adult Well-being Services may have financial assistance for select needs. Grant money may be for qualified older adults experiencing a hardship or their caregivers. Funds can help with rent, housing repairs, and security deposits.
Other bills that may be eligible include hearing aids, car repairs, dental care, eyeglasses, and prescription medications. They also partner with other groups, such as the YMCA to give out free members, and look here for a free YMCA membership for seniors When it comes to the Healthy Aging organization, any support is focused on low income senior citizens or their spouses.
As an example, the
Free Vehicle Programs
free car repair programs are mostly done by volunteer mechanics in Detroit, who only provide discounted labor and not the parts. Some miscellaneous medical equipment may be provided. The location is 1423 Field St, Detroit, Michigan 48214. Dial (313) 924-7860. The Heat And Warmth Fund can help pay heating and winter electric bills in Wayne County.
It is for households that have an immediate need for the delivery of fuel, whose heat has been shut off, or people in crisis with a disconnect notice. Call (800) 866-8429 for details. DTE Energy offers a number of utility disconnection protection programs both statewide and in Wayne County.
As one example, if a low-income family is willing to enter into a budget plan that shut off will be delayed (if not totally stopped). They also offer Medical Emergency Payment plans and other options, with the main office at One Energy Plaza, Detroit, MI, 48226. Call (800) 477-4747 or look here for help with DTE bills Specific programs help pay winter gas and heating bills.
Families who live in the greater metropolitan Detroit area can apply for several different private or government assistance programs. Resources can help people both pay their bills, as well as help them conserve energy and save money on their heating costs.
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Free Vehicle Programs
focuses on helping people who live in poverty. Funds and grants can be provided to pay bills ranging from rent, deposits, heating, or utility bills. There is also free personal stuff for the working poor, with a focus on self-sufficiency. The charity may give out a card for gas, help with vehicle repairs or give out free tech products.
The location is 220 Bagley St, Detroit, MI 48226. Call (313) 964-2566. Saint Christine Christian Services (phone number (313) 535-7272) provides emergency hardship grants as well as financial assistance for different types of expenses.
The programs are made available to residents of the Bri
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