STATUS: Open

SERVICE AREA: Michigan, with a focus on the Detroit metropolitan area.

CLIENTS SERVED: Children, adults, and families experiencing an unexpected financial, medical, or emergency hardship.

DESCRIPTION: iCare of Michigan is a nonprofit that provides one-time emergency financial assistance when other resources are unavailable. Financial grants are generally intended to cover smaller, one-time expenses and basic needs rather than major home repairs or costly renovation projects. It partners with local charitable organizations to help people facing urgent crises.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS:

One-Time Emergency Assistance: May pay urgent medical bills, utility bills, mortgage payments, auto loans, or expenses related to eviction and other unexpected crises up to $1,000. Payments are made to third parties on the applicant’s behalf, not directly to the recipient.

HOW TO APPLY: Complete the iCare of Michigan application and provide a letter explaining the unforeseen hardship, how assistance would help, and copies of the bills to be paid.