DTE Energy and The Heat and Warmth Fund are partnering to co-sponsor the eighth annual Week of Warmth to raise funds to help families pay their energy bills during the coldest months of the year.
The Week of Warmth will take place from Nov. 2 to Nov. 15.
THAW and DTE will raise and distribute funds for the state's most vulnerable citizens throughout what is expected to be a cold winter season.
"The donations raised during the Week of Warmth will help to provide many of our low-income customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills with the resources and assistance needed to keep their homes warm and safe during the cold Michigan months ahead," said Jerry Norcia, president and chief operating officer of DTE Energy.
Fundraising events include:
- The Gift of Warmth Telethon, Thursday Nov. 2: A televised fundraising partnership with WDIV, sponsored by DTE Energy, to raise and distribute more than $1 million across Michigan.
- Customer Assistance Day, Friday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: THAW and DTE will host a customer assistance event to reach Michigan families in need at the Jesus Tabernacle of Deliverance Church, 11001 Chalmers St, Detroit,48213. To register call 800.866.8429 then press 3.
- Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Day, Saturday, Nov. 4, 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Preregistered residents in Hamtramck will receive free Home Energy Consultations, including energy efficiency tools, materials and energy saving tips. People's Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit, 2339 Caniff St, Hamtramck, 48212.
- Hallelujah for Heat Gospel Concert & Awards Ceremony, Saturday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: A night of celebration to recognize our energy assistance advocates at Fellowship Chapel, 7707 Outer Dr. W, Detroit, 48235. For ticket information, please call 248.737.4444. Page 2
- Customer Assistance Day, Thursday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: THAW and DTE will host a customer assistance event to reach Michigan families in need at Fellowship Chapel, 7707 Outer Dr. W, Detroit, 48235. To register call 800.866.8429 then press 3.
- THAW’s Night of Warm Hearts Fundraiser, Friday, Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.: A fundraiser including dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and more at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel. For ticket information visit thawfund.org.
- Warmth with Wings, Wednesday, Nov.15: THAW, DTE and the Detroit Red Wings team up to raise public awareness of the Week of Warmth and THAW’s mission. The first 4,000 fans to enter the Wings match against the Calgary Flames will receive a THAW/DTE snuggie, energy efficiency tips and THAW donation information.
