CLIENT ASSISTANCE

Troy People Concerned is a service organization supporting Troy residents in times of need with assistance, information and referrals.

“Troy People Concerned remains very busy as the economic crisis throughout metro Detroit persists,” said Peggy Willockx, Troy People Concerned Office Director. “As a non-profit service organization, our mission is to help low income Troy families experiencing a temporary emergency. This help comes in many forms, including referrals to food pantries, clothing closets, Baby Basics, furniture banks and other service agencies. When funds are available, we provide qualified residents with limited financial assistance to help them avoid disconnection of utilities and evictions. TPC also offers various programs, such as Holiday Baskets, School Supplies, End of Season Leaf Raking, and Spring Clean-Up for Senior Citizens, to name a few.”

Some Examples of Client Assistance for 2024

A senior citizen recently had a stroke and lost a portion of his mobility and eyesight, along with experiencing memory issues. He requested help with his rent while waiting form homecare assistance through the State.  HIs only income is a monthly $740 Social Security check and $45 food assistance through the State.  He asked and received help from TPC with a payment of $270 to avoid eviction.

A senior couple, sibling, and grandchild receive housing assistance through Section 8 program. Due to a glitch in the system, their housing grant money was not submitted to the property owner for two months, and it would take the State two months to make up the missed payments. The three adults only receive Disability (SSD) Assistance and were facing eviction. They asked and received help from TPC with a rent payment of $263 to avoid eviction.

A single mom with a child requested help with her electirc bill. Due to the high summer temperatures, her settlement bill for Budget Billing in her mobile home was much higher than expected. Although working full time she did not have the resources to pay it in time to avoid disconnection of service.  She asked TPC to help with a payment of $200 which was approved and the bill was paid.

A newly divorced mom with one child asked  for help to avoid utility shut-off. She was a stay-at-home mom for the past three years, but due to the divorce, obtained work and is trying to catch up on the bills she was left to pay alone.  With her projected monthly income, she should be able to maintain payment of her future bills withour outside assistance.  TPC approved her request and paid $295 toward her gas bill.