Williamston, Michigan General Assistance

Special "Save the Dream" legislation was signed into law allowing the MSHDA to refinance mortgage loans for borrowers who may be facing mortgage difficulties and who qualify for MSHDA's low-interest safe and secure loans. For more information visit www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,1607,7-141-45866_47905-177801--,00.html or contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authority at 517-373-6806.

"HOLD ON TO YOUR HOME" Foreclosure Prevention

For more information visit www.holdontoyourhome.org

ANGEL FOOD

Angel Food Ministries provides food for those who are struggling financially. To learn more about this national, non-profit program and the history and people behind it, visit www.angelfoodministries.com. For information on the Angel Food program in Williamston, email angelfood.williamston@yahoo.com or call 517-655-5016.

CONSUMERS ENERGY

Consumers Energy offers payment plans and assistance programs that may help meet your energy needs and protect you from gas and electric service shut off. If you need help paying your bill, we recommend that you first contact your local Michigan Department of Human Services office or call 2-1-1 (not available in all Michigan counties). Learn more. Download our assistance programs brochure, Spanish version (PDF).

DTE ENERGY

DTE Energy offers several programs to assist their customers with paying their energy bills. For information about Payment Assistance Programs visit

http://my.dteenergy.com/paymentOptions/assistance.html. Important: Contact DTE Energy at 800-477-4747 BEFORE your service is subject to shutoff. They will work with you to set up a payment plan or advise you of assistance agencies in your area.

BUSINESS PROPERTY OWNERS

http://www.michigan.gov/business

BUY MICHIGAN FESTIVAL

http://www.buymichigannow.com/downloads/bmn_grocery_guide052909.pdf