Direct Aid Assistance

1 in 4 people in our service area are employed, but still unable to pay all their bills every month. As the cost of living continues to rise and wages stagnate, paying the electric, gas, water, and rent can be overwhelming.

If a person’s hours are cut or they lose their job, this can throw a family’s budget into crisis. Other normal life events like an illness or a large medical or car repair bill is often enough to start a downward financial spiral without intervention.

Aid in Milan provides financial assistance for emergency needs such as rent, water, gas/electric, prescription copays, or gas vouchers. This assistance is available to qualified residents of the Milan Area School District and the 48160 zip code. In addition to submitting a completed intake form, please provide:

  • completed client application

  • photo ID

  • proof of residence in the Milan Area School District or in the 48160 ZIP code (such as a recent utility bill or a lease agreement)

  • proof of income (such as recent pay stubs, bank statement showing SSI deposits, or DHHS determination paperwork)

  • Birth Certificate for those listed on Intake Form with no photo ID

  • If you have already applied for State Emergency Relief (SER), please bring proof of request

Call us at (734)439-8420 for more information.