Coalition on Temporary Shelters

313-831-3777

COTS exists to alleviate homelessness by providing an array of services that enable people to achieve self-sufficiency and obtain quality affordable housing.

DTE Payment Assistance Information
Please contact 800.477.4747 BEFORE your service is subject to shutoff.
DTE offers several programs to assist customers with paying their energy bills. DTE will work with you to set up a payment plan or advise you of assistance agencies in your area.

The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW)
1-800-866-THAW (8429)
The Heat And Warmth Fund (THAW) is an independent non-profit agency that provides low-income individuals and families with emergency energy assistance and advocates for long-term solutions to energy issues.

United Community Housing Coalition

Landlord/tenant counseling, housing placement counseling, legal aid to low-income residents

220 Bagley Avenue, Second Floor
Detroit, Michigan 48226
(313) 963-3310 (Detroit only)

United Way for Southeastern Michigan 2-1-1
800-552-1183 or dial 2-1-1
United Way 2-1-1 is a multi-lingual, comprehensive information and referral service available 24 hours a day in 170 languages. Its database contains more than 20,000 programs and services. Individuals can also call 2-1-1 for volunteer opportunities in their area.