Ron Turner talks with Katrina McCree, M.A., Chief Executive Officer of THAW (The Heat and Warmth Fund), serving Michigan statewide, providing utility assistance, home support, and energy-stability solutions to families facing financial hardship. McCree discusses THAW’s services, including emergency utility assistance, affordable payment plans, financial coaching, weatherization support, home repairs, and energy-efficiency education. She also shares how THAW partners with nearly 40 agencies across all 83 Michigan counties to connect residents with resources. McCree highlights expanded Michigan Energy Assistance Program eligibility and THAW’s focus on long-term household stability. A compelling detail is that THAW has distributed $255 million to more than 335,000 Michigan households since 1985 while nearing completion of repairs on its 100th home. (https://thawfund.org/)
Original airdate: 8/9/2026
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Ron joined K-LOVE in 2023 and he covers Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin, portions of NE and NJ, including major markets Chicago, Detroit, and Philadelphia.