Helping hands: DTE Energy donates $15M to help Michigan families in need heat their homes

DTE Power introduced it’s donating $15 million to 3 nonprofits to supply power help to assist Michigan households in want hold their houses heat this winter, in response to a DTE information launch.

“Michigan winters might be harsh, and we all know how powerful this season might be on households,” stated Joi Harris, president and CEO of DTE.

The $15 million dedication consists of contributions of $5 million every to The Warmth and Heat Fund (THAW), United Method for Southeastern Michigan and The Salvation Military Nice Lakes Division. These three organizations present power help to the aged, unemployed, unemployed, disabled and different residents in want all through Michigan.

“As the price of dwelling continues to rise, increasingly more Southeast Michigan households are struggling,” stated Darienne Hudson, president and CEO of United Method for Southeast Michigan.

Clients in want can name United Method for Southeastern Michigan at 211 to seek out native power help organizations.

DTE provides extra power help applications, together with Senior Winter Safety, Lively Navy Safety and Medical Emergency Safety. For extra info, go to dteenergy.com/help.

Sport Clips Haircuts raises $1.22 million in Assist A Hero Scholarship marketing campaign

Sport Clips Haircuts introduced that the 2025 Assist A Hero Scholarship marketing campaign has raised $1.22 million to help army personnel and veterans pursuing larger training.

In response to a press launch, Sport Clips areas throughout the U.S. additionally offered 1000’s of free haircuts to energetic obligation service members and veterans on Veterans Day.

“We’re extremely grateful to our clients, product companions, franchisees and devoted stylists whose generosity and dedication as soon as once more made this 12 months’s marketing campaign successful,” stated Gordon Logan, founder and chairman of Sport Clips and a U.S. Air Pressure veteran.

The Assist A Hero Marketing campaign has offered grants to 163 recipients for the upcoming Spring 2026 semester.

Veterans who want to apply for a scholarship for Fall 2026 should apply by April 30 at www.SportClips.com/HERO.

Sport Clips, primarily based in Georgetown, Texas, is the “Official Hair Clipper” of the Veterans of Overseas Wars (VFW). For extra info, go to sportclips.com.