SUMMER 2020
THAW CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF SERVICE
Front Line Workers Receive Support from THAW
Amanda Damian’s startup grocery delivery business, Canton Care Partners, made a big shift in March. The COVID-19 pandemic created a niche in the community and Canton Care Partners jumped into action to fill that niche. Amanda’s husband lost his job and as the sudden sole breadwinner, she found her family in immediate need. She heard about
THAW’s Front Line Energy Program, applied, and was awarded utility assistance funding.
Celebrating 35 Years of Service:
A Letter from our CEO
Dear Friend,

At THAW, our mission is to stabilize and empower Michigan families, keeping them healthy, safe, and warm.

Five years ago, when I started at THAW, we were approaching our 30th Anniversary. I walked into an organization that had just launched its new Utility Assistance Center (UAC) one month prior to my start date.
Community Leader Geneva Williams Reflects on THAW’s Early Days
Dr. Geneva Williams was one of the brains behind THAW’s founding in Detroit 35 years ago. She shared her early memories of the organization for this anniversary edition of the newsletter. Dr. Williams, who has deep Detroit ties, has been an Executive, CEO, School Superintendent, and led the start and merger of
many nonprofit organizations.
Reflections from the THAW Team
Thirty-five years of serving. 35 years of restoring. 35 years of filling the gaps. 35 years of meeting needs. 35 years is worth celebrating. None of this would be possible without the generous support from thousands of donors and a team dedicated to moving the mission forward.

Here are five reflections from THAW team members that exemplify how service is delivered and how the customers give back as much as they get.
Save the Date
August 28-29, 2020:
Swing with Bling

October 24, 2020:
DTE Presents 11th Annual Hallelujah for Heat*
Featuring Gospel Artist Fred Hammond

November 2-5, 2020:
Week of Warmth*

November 6, 2020:
Night of Warm Hearts Gala*
Presented by DTE

* Presented virtually
Share your Stories

Have you been moved to make a gift to support the good work that THAW does to improve the quality of life of Michiganders and prevent human suffering? Have you been a recipient of utility assistance or connected to additional services by THAW?

Tell us why you believe THAW’s work is important and it’s impact on Michigan. Email your notes to rbaker@thawfund.org or tag THAW on social media using the hashtag #THAW35.

Thank you for your continued support in helping THAW drive the mission of stabilizing and empowering Michigan families, keeping them healthy, safe and warm.
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