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Help with water, heat, housing and taxes

Wayne Metro Community Action Agency

More than 60 programs for about 35,000 low and moderate income residents of Wayne County, and the fiscal anchor of Detroit's smaller CVI groups.

Community action agency

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency

  • Water help
  • Utility assistance
  • Weatherization
  • Emergency plumbing repair

7310 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

(313) 388-9799

How to reach Wayne Metro

CEO
Louis Piszker
Serves
Wayne County
Serves
About 35,000 residents a year
Programs
More than 60
Status
501(c)(3) nonprofit

Programs

  • Water help WRAP, the DWSD Lifeline Plan and the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program.
  • Utility assistance Help with heat and electric bills.
  • Weatherization Work that keeps a home warmer and the bills lower.
  • Emergency plumbing repair Repairs for a home without safe water.
  • Tax preparation Help filing taxes, under its financial programs.
  • Foreclosure prevention and housing counseling Homeownership workshops and help keeping a home.
  • Head Start and Early Head Start Early childhood programs.

How to get started

  1. 1 Fill out the universal application One application at waynemetro.org/apply opens every program.
  2. 2 Have proof of income ready Most programs are for low and moderate income households.
  3. 3 Call if you need help applying (313) 388-9799.

Questions people ask

How do I apply to Wayne Metro?

Fill out the universal application at waynemetro.org/apply; it opens every program you may qualify for.

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