2020 Events Moved Online
THAW still executed several fundraisers last year. Even though presented virtually, the community, sponsors, and donors responded to the call raising critical funds to support Michigan families in need. Thank you to the sponsors, supporters, volunteers, community members, and donors who made these events successful.
Swing with Bling
More than 40 supporters last year selected a course and had a great time golfing together with their favorite foursome while remaining socially distant. More than $11,000 was raised. That’s 15 families THAW can help this year.
Week of Warmth
The Week of Warmth looked different this year, as THAW debuted five short videos on a range of energy and service- related topics. The Night of Warm Hearts, presented virtually by DTE, was a wonderful broadcast that included stories from clients and board members, a live auction, a message from Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and a comedy set by Mike Young. The event raised an incredible $375,000 for THAW programs this winter. A big thank you to the evening’s host: Evrod Cassimy of WDIV-TV4.
Gift of Warmth Giving Tuesday Telethon
THAW hosted its annual Gift of Warmth Telethon on #GivingTuesday, December 1. THAW partnered with Channel 4 Local News to share moving stories about THAW’s services and impact. This year’s event proved that we could do more together. It also proved that the needs in our communities are great, but so is the generosity. We are grateful for the enormously generous outpouring of donations, which topped $175,000.
35 years after its founding, THAW’s work remains incredibly important in reducing human suffering and meeting the needs of vulnerable populations.
Thank you for giving the Gift of Warmth this season and for tuning in to the annual Telethon. Though we couldn’t be in the studio together this year, the collective efforts surpassed the goal. This speaks to the power of community, whether in-person or virtual.
Your gifts will allow hundreds of families experiencing energy insecurity to receive support through THAW’s programs and services.
Heat is a basic and essential human need. Thank you for helping to meet the critical needs of Michigan families.
Return to Winter 2021 THAW newsletter.
