Ken Toll

A program meant to assist Michiganders who are struggling to play utility bills now includes an event where assistance will be offered to complete applications. WBCK first reported on the CARE program - a Consumers Energy-backed assistance program coordinated by the United Way of Jackson County - in December, 2016...

Four thousand applications are being accepted by the United Way of Jackson County, the fiduciary of a utility assistance program from Consumers Energy. The Consumers Affordable Resource for Energy (CARE) program seeks to help those who qualify gain assistance paying their utility costs...