Greater Detroit Centers for Working Families is a partnership between Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSEM) to advance the financial stability of families and individuals in the community, providing employment services, financial education and coaching and access to public and private benefits.
Anyone interested in accessing these trainings or services should contact sites in the Centers for Working Families Network.
The Michigan Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) provides energy assistance to low-income households. MEAP benefits include enrollment in an affordable energy payment plan, financial education, and services to help reduce energy waste.
To be enrolled in MEAP, you must first be approved for State Emergency Relief (SER). SER applications are available through MI Bridges. To apply for MEAP, you will need documentation including your most recent utility bill, identification, and pay stubs/benefit statements for all household members. MEAP assistance is subject to available resources.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) provides families with children who require travel for medical care with lodging, meal programs, education programs, peer support resources and activities, and the Care Mobile program, a clinical service that provides medical, dental and health care to vulnerable and underserved communities.
Eligibility requirements and costs vary by RMHC location. To apply, complete the online registration form available by chapter/location.
The Thomara Latimer Cancer Foundation (TLCF) provides information, financial assistance and emotional support to families affected by any cancer-related disorder. Expenses addressed by TLCF generally include support for homecare assistance, including childcare; medication or treatment costs not covered by insurance; funds for transportation; special need funds for wigs or head coverings; and funds for assistance with final arrangements.
TLCF only accepts applications from residents in the state of Michigan. Proof of illness must be documented by your oncologist or physician on the physician’s, social worker’s, or treatment center’s letterhead. Documentation may also include copies of invoices from medication, transportation, wigs, homecare, childcare, etc. Assistance depends on the availability of funds.
The Triage Cancer Finances Toolkit provides support on key financial topics that a cancer diagnosis may impact. Based on your responses, the tool guides you to the most relevant information and is designed to help you better understand the financial effects of cancer treatment.