Name:

AMERICAN RED CROSS – EAST SHORELINE CHAPTER

Mail Address:

228 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

989.892.1541

ELECTRICAL / GAS / WATER BILL ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Provides financial assistance for dental, medical prescription, electric, gas, heating fuel, mortgage, rent, and water emergencies.

Eligibility:

Must have income and the need for assistance must be due to circumstances out of the individuals/families control. Additional guidelines based on funding sources.

Hours/Availability:

8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Application:

Call or walk-in.

Name:

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Mail Address:

1399 W. Center Road
Essexville, MI 48732

Phone(s):

989.895.2100     Bay County

ELECTRIC / GAS / WATER BILL ASSISTANCE
State Emergency Relief

Service Description:

Assists with emergency needs including shut-off notices, evictions, emergency repairs, and other essential needs when an emergency arises.

Eligibility:

All ages, based on income. Residency is not required.

Hours/Availability:

7:30am-12 noon & 1pm-5pm, Monday-Friday. Intake hours are 7:45am-10:30am.

Application:

Application required.

Name:

MICHIGAN VETERANS TRUST FUND – BAY CITY COMMITTEE

Mail Address:

515 Center Avenue, Suite 201
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

989.895.4189

ELECTRIC / GAS / WATER BILL ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Provides temporary financial assistance for emergencies or hardships for eligible veterans and their families, residing in Bay County.

Eligibility:

Veterans discharged with at least 180 days of active wartime service who reside in Bay County.

Hours/Availability:

9-11am, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday. Closed Wednesday.

Application:

Walk in only. Referrals from other organizations accepted. Must have discharge of DD-214 before application will be taken.

Name:

MID MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY – BAY COUNTY

Mail Address:

111 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

989.894.9060

ELECTRIC / GAS / WATER BILL ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Assists with first months rent or past due rent when in eviction status or leaving homeless or domestic violence shelter. Assists with mortgage payments when at risk of losing home due to foreclosure. Assists with home heating deliverables including: LP gass, fuel oil, firewood, coal, etc. Also, assists with electric, natural gas, and water shut-off notices.

Eligibility:

Varies based on funding source.

Hours/Availability:

8am-4:30pm, Monday-Thursday and 8am-4pm, Friday.

Application:

Appointment preferred, no referral necessary.

Name:

SALVATION ARMY

Mail Address:

401 Tenth Street
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone(s):

989.893.3041

ELECTRIC / GAS / WATER BILL ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Provides emergency assistance with electric, gas, heating fuel, and water bills in special circumstances. Also provides temporary emergency assistance with rent, deposit, and mortgage payment.

Eligibility:

Eligibility based on income. Must have shut-off or eviction notice.

Hours/Availability:

9am-12 noon & 12:30-3:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Application:

Appointment required.

Name:

SOCIETY OF SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL – BAY COUNTY COUNCIL

Mail Address:

523 Michigan Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708-7930

Phone(s):

989.893.5772

ELECTRIC / GAS / WATER BILL ASSISTANCE

Service Description:

Provides emergency shelter and utility assistance on a temporary basis.

Eligibility:

Families and individuals found to be in need.

Hours/Availability:

10am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Application:

Call for information.

Name:

UNITED WAY OF BAY COUNTY

Street Address:

909 Washington Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708-5722

Mail Address:

P.O. Box 602
Bay City, MI 48707

Phone(s):

989.893.7508
989.730.9509     Pager

ELECTRIC / GAS / WATER BILL ASSISTANCE
AFL-CIO First Call For Help

Service Description:

Provides direct prescription and utility assistance, case management and information and referral services.

Eligibility:

No restrictions.

Hours/Availability:

Available 24 hours, 7 days by pager.

Application:

Call, walk-in, or page.