Help When You Need It Most.

TrueNorth Community Services' emPower™ heat and energy program assists people struggling to afford their utility and deliverable fuels bills in Michigan, helping them to become self-sufficient.

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“You made my day.
I've been so stressed about this!”

Grand Rapids, Michigan

“I don't know what I would do
without you guys.”

Westland, Michigan

“Because my husband is in line
for a kidney transplant and I take care
of him, all our bills got behind.
I didn’t know agencies existed like you.”

Alanson, Michigan

“You have no idea how much this helps!
This is life changing!”

Fowlerville, Michigan

“Oh my gosh!
You don't know how badly I needed this.”

Chippewa, Michigan

“I'm going to cry. You did a miracle!”

Hillsdale, Michigan

“It's truly a blessing for my family.”

Belding, Michigan

“I can’t even begin to tell you all how grateful and appreciative that I am that you all are able to help me during our time in need. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”

Benzonia, Michigan

“I so appreciate what you have done. Your assistance has allowed me to move into my residence and is a great Mother's Day gift.”

Fremont, Michigan

“This has been a blessing for me and my family. You guys are amazing.”

Newaygo, Michigan

“Your agency is a blessing. ...
So thankful for the resources you offer.”

Lansing, Michigan

“Thank you for helping our family this year
with our electric bill balance.
We worked hard at lowering usage
and will be on a budget plan.”

Madison Heights, Michigan

For 2019-2020, emPower™ provided 9,505 households with direct assistance payments. We also enrolled 6,350 households into Consumers Energy’s CARE Program, DTE Energy’s LSP Program, SEMCO Energy’s MAP program, UPPCO’s EASE Program and Great Lakes Energy’s Pathway Program.

emPower™ served households in all 83 Michigan counties in 2019-2020. More than $9 million in direct-assistance payments were made through emPower to 206 utility and energy providers in Michigan.

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WHAT'S NEW
TrueNorth Community Services' emPower program is currently accepting applications for direct payments and affordable payment plan enrollments. Please visit the Apply page to fill out your Self-Sufficiency Plan and begin your journey toward self-sufficiency.

emPower works with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to provide self-sufficiency services and assist with past-due heat and energy bills for the 2020-2021 grant year. You can also find heat and energy assistance through Michigan 2-1-1 by calling 211 or visiting www.mi211.org; or by visiting Michigan Propane Gas Association's website at https://heatingmyhome.org.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reminds Michigan residents they can apply for emergency energy assistance online at www.michigan.gov/mibridges or with paper applications available at MDHHS offices for the 2020-2021 grant year. Online help is available from navigators at MDHHS offices and private agencies like emPower that assist with energy aid. Assistance is available through State Emergency Relief (SER) and the Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP).