Emergency Financial Assistance Program

ATTENTION: Prior to applying for help with HEAT or ELECTRICITY services, you must first apply through MI DHHS. No exceptions are able to be made.

Only after receiving a decision in writing from DHHS, please call our main line to schedule an appointment with a caseworker. 

If you are applying for any type of assistance except for heat or electricity, please call our main line to schedule an appointment. Main Line: (231) 347-3531

The Emergency Financial Assistance Program (EFAP) provides financial assistance for food, rent, utilities and other critical human needs that threaten a household’s livelihood, stability or overall wellness. Some examples of EFAP assistance include:

• Energy assistance such as heat (gas, propane, wood, etc) or electricity
• Rental assistance to prevent eviction or for first month's rent
• Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) provide basic needs like shelter, food and clothing after disasters like fires, floods, tornados occur. (Includes issues caused by pandemics)
• Other types of assistance vary such as clothing vouchers, household supply and furniture vouchers, emergency (out of area) transportation for housing or medical needs, emergency food, holiday assistance and more...

Please call to schedule a phone appointment with a caseworker at (231) 347-3531.

Walk-in intake appointments are also available on Thursdays from 9:30am-3:00pm in our East Jordan office located at Crossroads Resale Shop and Care and Share Food Pantry.