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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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Michigan Energy Assistance Program MI Bridges Benefits Program

We are not currently accepting applications to assist with one-time help on past-due heat and energy bills. We have also reached capacity for enrollments in affordable payment plans. However, we are accepting applications for our Self-Sufficiency Services.

Please contact Michigan 211 by phone at 2-1-1 or online at https://www.mi211.org/ to find other heat and energy assistance.

Please contact heatingmyhome.org if you are in need of direct assistance to see if there is assistance available.

About Us

Many people in Michigan struggle to pay their heat and energy bills. Cold comes fast when warmth can’t be found. emPower^™ wants to keep you warm. We work with you to find ways to afford paying those bills. Get help with electric, natural gas, propane, wood, pellets, fuel oil, coal and other fuels through emPower.

HOW WE HELP DONATE

For 2021-2022, emPower^™provided 7,623 households with direct assistance payments. We also enrolled 4,994 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 2021-2022. More than $11.5 million in direct-assistance payments were made through emPower to 206 utility and energy providers in Michigan.

About Us

“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

TrueNorth Community Services
6308 S. Warner Avenue | P.O. Box 149
Fremont, MI 49412

Email Us Call: (231) 355-5880

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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.

Apply Now

About Us

For 2021-2022, emPower™ provided 7,623 households with direct assistance payments. We also enrolled 4,994 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 2021-2022. More than $11.5 million in direct-assistance payments were made through emPower to 206 utility and energy providers in Michigan.

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.

For 2021-2022, emPower^™provided 7,623 households with direct assistance payments. We also enrolled 4,994 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 2021-2022. More than $11.5 million in direct-assistance payments were made through emPower to 206 utility and energy providers in Michigan.