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The Heat And Warmth Fund THAW is an independent non-profit agency that provides low-income individuals and families with emergency energy assistance and advocates for long-term solutions to energy issues. Charity Navigator has rated THAW a FOUR STAR charity ( the highest rating available ) for six years in a row. This means that THAW "exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities." Last year only 8 percent of THAW's budget was spent on administrative and fundraising costs, while 92 percent of every dollar THAW received directly helped those in need. Since its inception, $90.4 million in assistance has been distributed to more than 143, 000 Michigan households, including elderly, unemployed, underemployed, disabled individuals who found themselves in temporary crisis. During the 2009-2010 heating season, THAW distributed more than $7.4 million in energy assistance to more than 8, 700 households.The Heat And Warmth Fund ( THAW ) is an independent non-profit agency that provides low-income individuals and families with emergency energy assistance and advocates for long-term solutions to energy issues.

Vista Maria, founded in 1883, is a nonprofit community-based organization that provides support programs and treatment services to women suffering from emotional trauma, mental disorders, substance abuse and physiological issues. The services offered by the organization include independent and assisted living, recovery programs, family and individual therapies, foster care, nutrition counseling, vocational training, and assistance with job placement. It offers special classes on personality development, communication skills, and educational assessment and planning. It also conducts workshops and seminars on topics, such as self-esteem, conflict resolution, anger management, goal setting and drug use prevention. Vista Maria is located in Dearborn Heights, Mich.