Michigan Ability Partners

Services to Enhance Potential (STEP) is a nonprofit organization located in Dearborn, Michigan, dedicated to providing support and services to nearly 1,300 individuals with disabilities and mental health needs across Wayne County. With over 45 years of experience, STEP specializes in supported employment, transition services, and community engagement, ensuring meaningful integration and opportunities for personal growth. The organization offers a diverse array of programs, including vocational coaching, job placement, and the Dream Progressive Art Studio Collective, which fosters creativity and expression. By emphasizing person-centered planning and collaboration with community partners, STEP aims to empower individuals to achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives. Generated from the website

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.