12/17/2025
Resources for Wayne County, share as you see fit: For water and electric help in Wayne County, apply for the State Emergency Relief (SER) via MI Bridges for energy bills, contact Wayne Metro Community Action Agency for their Water Affordability Program (WRAP) and energy help, and reach out to organizations like The Heat & Warmth Fund (THAW) or St. Vincent de Paul Detroit for direct assistance with heating/electric. Key programs include the statewide MEAP for energy and GLWA's WRAP for water, often administered by local partners like Wayne Metro.
Energy Assistance (Electric/Heating)
State Emergency Relief (SER): Immediate help for past-due energy bills (heating/electric) for income-qualified households; apply via MI Bridges or with a community partner.
Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP): Supplemental payments and self-sufficiency for low-income residents; administered by local agencies like Wayne Metro.
The Heat & Warmth Fund (THAW): Offers emergency energy assistance; call 800-866-THAW (8429) or visit their website.
DTE Energy: Has low-income programs and refers to SER/MEAP; check their website.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit: Provides energy assistance to avoid shut-offs.
Water Assistance
Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP): Direct bill payment, conservation, and plumbing help for eligible low-income households; delivered by Wayne Metro and other partners.
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency: Manages WRAP and other water affordability programs; visit waynemetro.org/water.
Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA): Partners with agencies to deliver WRAP services.
How to Get Started
Check MI Bridges: For state programs (SER/MEAP), start your application or find partners at Michigan.gov/MiBridges.
Contact Wayne Metro: For water (WRAP) and energy help, visit WayneMetro.org.
Call THAW: For energy issues, call their hotline at 800-866-THAW (8429)
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