Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
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County of Simcoe Administrative Centre, 1110 Hwy 26
Springwater, ON, L9X 1N6
Springwater, ON, L9X 1N6
Short Description
Access centre to apply for LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) emergency financial assistance
- program runs from January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 or until funds are depleted
- grant is credited directly toward energy bill
- agency can arrange hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed
- length of hold depends on utility company
- all decisions can be appealed
- Assistance through LEAP program is no longer limited to being received only once in a calendar year, but maximum amounts have changed
- Gas customers can receive up to $500 on past due balance
- Customers who heat with electricity can receive up to $600 on past due balance
- Eligible customers can apply more than once up to the maximum grant amounts
Effective March 1 2024
- Gas Customers can receive up to $650 towards their past due gas arrears
- Customers who heat with electricity can receive up to $780 towards their electricity arrears
- Income thresholds have increased, please call to find out if you are eligible
- No eligible leap applicant will be denied a leap grant due to lack of funding
- Gas Customers can receive up to $650 towards their past due gas arrears
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Ontario Electricity Support Program, Central Hub
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Office: 1-855-831-8151
Short Description
Program that lowers electricity bills for low-income households
- provides a monthly credit to eligible customers based on household income and household size
- credits will be applied directly to eligible customers' electricity bills
- an applicant may qualify for both this program and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
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Homelessness Prevention Services
St Catharines
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Office: 905-984-8955 ext 214
129 Church St
St Catharines, ON, L2R 3E2
St Catharines, ON, L2R 3E2
Short Description
- Eviction Prevention and Homelessness Prevention Program
- Identify and work closely with those at risk of homelessness due to landlord eviction or other types of housing loss
- Referrals to legal support, income supports and other programs
- Support solutions to tenancy issues
- Assistance with discharge from institutions
- ID Clinic for vulnerable people without a permanent address
- Referrals to other resources, programs and services in the community
- Engage with landlords and help mediate
- Rapid rehousing for those who've lost housing in the last 30 days
- Help finding safe alternatives to shelter
- Assistance with the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to lower electricity bills for low-income households.
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Social Assistance & Employment Opportunities
St Catharines
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Office: 905-641-9960
Application/General Inquiry: 905-641-9230
Application/General Inquiry Toll Free: 1-866-627-1110
Cheque Inquiry (IVR): 1-800-808-2268
234 Bunting Rd
St Catharines, ON, L2R 6Z4
St Catharines, ON, L2R 6Z4
Short Description
Provides financial assistance and a range of employment supports and activities, in partnership with community agencies, to enable participants and their families to achieve independence through sustainable employment.
OW and ODSP clients or low income individuals may be eligible for additional benefits including:
Dental and Dentures: Financial help with emergency dental services and dentures
Funeral and Burial Services: Financial help for costs related to funeral, cremation or burial
Health: Financial help for essential health-related items and services
Housing Stability: Financial help to cover rent payments or if you're moving
Utility Relief: Financial help with electricity and natural gas bills
Community Services can also provide emergency assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs, benefits and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.
Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.
Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.
OW and ODSP clients or low income individuals may be eligible for additional benefits including:
Dental and Dentures: Financial help with emergency dental services and dentures
Funeral and Burial Services: Financial help for costs related to funeral, cremation or burial
Health: Financial help for essential health-related items and services
Housing Stability: Financial help to cover rent payments or if you're moving
Utility Relief: Financial help with electricity and natural gas bills
Community Services can also provide emergency assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs, benefits and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.
Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.
Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.
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St Catharines
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Clubhouse and Hall Rental: 905-935-8434
732 Niagara St
St Catharines, ON, L2M 1V7
St Catharines, ON, L2M 1V7
Short Description
A service club made up of community-minded men and women that raise funds for a variety of causes. New members are always welcome to join. Requests for funding must be forwarded in writing.
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Lincoln
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Office: 905-562-3113
2540 South Service Rd
Lincoln, ON, L0R 1S0
Lincoln, ON, L0R 1S0
Short Description
Food Bank: Walk-in service and home delivery of food (fresh and non perishable) to registered families, individuals and seniors who qualify.
Snack Attack: Offers families with school-aged children better snack choices throughout the week. Snacks are obtained through donations and additional items are purchased.
Shelter/Utility Stability: Provide counsel, mediation and periodic short term financial aid to keep Lincoln residents in their current housing with utilities functioning.
Safe at Home: Provides home furnishings for those in and out of transitional housing and to families in need.
Snack Attack: Offers families with school-aged children better snack choices throughout the week. Snacks are obtained through donations and additional items are purchased.
Shelter/Utility Stability: Provide counsel, mediation and periodic short term financial aid to keep Lincoln residents in their current housing with utilities functioning.
Safe at Home: Provides home furnishings for those in and out of transitional housing and to families in need.
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Vineland
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Office: 905-563-5822
3831 Victoria Ave
Vineland , ON, L0R 2C0
Vineland , ON, L0R 2C0
Short Description
Programs include:
Food Bank: Available once per month for perishable and non-perishable grocery pickup, and once per week for perishable items such as fresh produce, bread and any items we may have an excess of.
Housing: Provides support in completion of Niagara Regional Housing applications. Assesses the need for and makes referrals to partners and emergency shelters.
Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing disconnection (gas or hydro). Also provides intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to lower electricity bills for low-income households.
Dental Assistance: Brushed Aside partner agency. Provide access to dental care for adults in need of dental treatment for pain/infection or dentures.
Identification Clinic: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, assists clients with replacing birth certificates, citizenship cards, records of landing, marriage certificates, health cards, and delayed statements of birth. Clients can also access safe storage of identifications.
Trusteeship: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, provides money management and direct distribution of funds to eligible clients.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart: Provides financially disadvantaged children, aged 4-18 years, with the opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities.
Back to School Program: Provides a backpack filled with school supplies to children and youth from low-income families. Works in partnership with the Jumpstart Sneaker Program in providing a new pair of sneakers. Clients can call the main number or email [email protected] to register.
Birthday Program: Registered clients can select gifts for their children's birthdays.
CCWN gratefully accepts donations of fresh perishable and nonperishable food items. Please drop off donations at receiving area (rear of building) Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm.
Food Bank: Available once per month for perishable and non-perishable grocery pickup, and once per week for perishable items such as fresh produce, bread and any items we may have an excess of.
Housing: Provides support in completion of Niagara Regional Housing applications. Assesses the need for and makes referrals to partners and emergency shelters.
Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing disconnection (gas or hydro). Also provides intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to lower electricity bills for low-income households.
Dental Assistance: Brushed Aside partner agency. Provide access to dental care for adults in need of dental treatment for pain/infection or dentures.
Identification Clinic: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, assists clients with replacing birth certificates, citizenship cards, records of landing, marriage certificates, health cards, and delayed statements of birth. Clients can also access safe storage of identifications.
Trusteeship: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, provides money management and direct distribution of funds to eligible clients.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart: Provides financially disadvantaged children, aged 4-18 years, with the opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities.
Back to School Program: Provides a backpack filled with school supplies to children and youth from low-income families. Works in partnership with the Jumpstart Sneaker Program in providing a new pair of sneakers. Clients can call the main number or email [email protected] to register.
Birthday Program: Registered clients can select gifts for their children's birthdays.
CCWN gratefully accepts donations of fresh perishable and nonperishable food items. Please drop off donations at receiving area (rear of building) Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm.
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Ontario Electricity Support Program
Niagara Falls
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Office: 905-357-5121 ext 255
4129 Stanley Ave, Unit 2
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7H3
Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 7H3
Short Description
Project SHARE is a recognized manual income verifying agency for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to lower electricity bills for low-income households (through a monthly rebate).
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Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
Niagara-On-The-Lake
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Office: 905-468-4235
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Provides intake for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) - emergency financial assistance for low income Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) Hydro customers facing disconnection.
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Social Assistance & Employment Opportunities
Niagara Falls
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Office: 905-354-3561
Application/General Inquiry: 905-641-9230
Application/General Inquiry Toll Free: 1-866-627-1110
Cheque Inquiry (IVR): 1-800-808-2268
5853 Peer St
Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 1X4
Niagara Falls, ON, L2G 1X4
Short Description
Provides financial assistance and a range of employment supports and activities, in partnership with community agencies, to enable participants and their families to achieve independence through sustainable employment.
OW and ODSP clients or low income individuals may be eligible for additional benefits including:
Dental and Dentures: Financial help with emergency dental services and dentures
Funeral and Burial Services: Financial help for costs related to funeral, cremation or burial
Health: Financial help for essential health-related items and services
Housing Stability: Financial help to cover rent payments or if you're moving
Utility Relief: Financial help with electricity and natural gas bills
Community Services can also provide emergency assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs, benefits and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.
Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.
Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.
OW and ODSP clients or low income individuals may be eligible for additional benefits including:
Dental and Dentures: Financial help with emergency dental services and dentures
Funeral and Burial Services: Financial help for costs related to funeral, cremation or burial
Health: Financial help for essential health-related items and services
Housing Stability: Financial help to cover rent payments or if you're moving
Utility Relief: Financial help with electricity and natural gas bills
Community Services can also provide emergency assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs, benefits and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.
Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.
Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.
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Social Assistance & Employment Opportunities
Welland
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Office: 905-734-7975
Application/General Inquiry: 905-641-9230
Application/General Inquiry Toll Free: 1-866-627-1110
Cheque Inquiry (IVR): 1-800-808-2268
250 Thorold Rd
Welland, ON, L3C 3W2
Welland, ON, L3C 3W2
Short Description
Provides financial assistance and a range of employment supports and activities, in partnership with community agencies, to enable participants and their families to achieve independence through sustainable employment.
OW and ODSP clients or low income individuals may be eligible for additional benefits including:
Dental and Dentures: Financial help with emergency dental services and dentures
Funeral and Burial Services: Financial help for costs related to funeral, cremation or burial
Health: Financial help for essential health-related items and services
Housing Stability: Financial help to cover rent payments or if you're moving
Utility Relief: Financial help with electricity and natural gas bills
Community Services can also provide emergency assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs, benefits and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.
Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.
Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.
OW and ODSP clients or low income individuals may be eligible for additional benefits including:
Dental and Dentures: Financial help with emergency dental services and dentures
Funeral and Burial Services: Financial help for costs related to funeral, cremation or burial
Health: Financial help for essential health-related items and services
Housing Stability: Financial help to cover rent payments or if you're moving
Utility Relief: Financial help with electricity and natural gas bills
Community Services can also provide emergency assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs, benefits and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.
Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.
Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.
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Lincoln
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Office: 905-563-5822
4309 Central Ave
Lincoln, ON, L0R 1B6
Lincoln, ON, L0R 1B6
Short Description
Programs include:
Food Bank: Available once per month for perishable and non-perishable grocery pickup, and once per week for perishable items such as fresh produce, bread and any items we may have an excess of.
Housing: Provides support in completion of Niagara Regional Housing applications. Assesses the need for and makes referrals to partners and emergency shelters.
Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing disconnection (gas or hydro). Also provides intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to lower electricity bills for low-income households.
Dental Assistance: Brushed Aside partner agency. Provide access to dental care for adults in need of dental treatment for pain/infection or dentures.
Identification Clinic: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, assists clients with replacing birth certificates, citizenship cards, records of landing, marriage certificates, health cards, and delayed statements of birth. Clients can also access safe storage of identifications.
Trusteeship: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, provides money management and direct distribution of funds to eligible clients.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart: Provides financially disadvantaged children, aged 4-18 years, with the opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities.
Back to School Program: Provides a backpack filled with school supplies to children and youth from low-income families. Works in partnership with the Jumpstart Sneaker Program in providing a new pair of sneakers. Clients can call the main number or email [email protected] to register.
Birthday Program: Registered clients can select gifts for their children's birthdays.
CCWN gratefully accepts donations of fresh perishable and nonperishable food items. Please drop off donations at receiving area (rear of building) Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm.
Food Bank: Available once per month for perishable and non-perishable grocery pickup, and once per week for perishable items such as fresh produce, bread and any items we may have an excess of.
Housing: Provides support in completion of Niagara Regional Housing applications. Assesses the need for and makes referrals to partners and emergency shelters.
Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing disconnection (gas or hydro). Also provides intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to lower electricity bills for low-income households.
Dental Assistance: Brushed Aside partner agency. Provide access to dental care for adults in need of dental treatment for pain/infection or dentures.
Identification Clinic: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, assists clients with replacing birth certificates, citizenship cards, records of landing, marriage certificates, health cards, and delayed statements of birth. Clients can also access safe storage of identifications.
Trusteeship: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, provides money management and direct distribution of funds to eligible clients.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart: Provides financially disadvantaged children, aged 4-18 years, with the opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities.
Back to School Program: Provides a backpack filled with school supplies to children and youth from low-income families. Works in partnership with the Jumpstart Sneaker Program in providing a new pair of sneakers. Clients can call the main number or email [email protected] to register.
Birthday Program: Registered clients can select gifts for their children's birthdays.
CCWN gratefully accepts donations of fresh perishable and nonperishable food items. Please drop off donations at receiving area (rear of building) Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm.
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Financial and Community Programs
Welland
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Office: 905-788-0744
570 King St
Welland, ON, L3B 3L2
Welland, ON, L3B 3L2
Short Description
Programs include:
Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to lower electricity bills for low-income households.
Trusteeship: assists clients in effective budgeting * ensuring rent and bills are paid directly to the landlord and service providers to prevent evictions/disconnections
Dental: Brushed Aside partner agency - Limited assistance available for the treatment of pain/infection or dentures provided through a partnership with the United Way and other local agencies.
One Sight Program: assists clients with obtaining prescription eyeglasses
Homelessness Prevention Coordinator: provide housing information, assistance with goal setting, advocacy and emotional support
Kacey Lynn Fund: financial assistance to eligible families with children encountering health and dental expenses beyond their income and/or health benefits
Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to lower electricity bills for low-income households.
Trusteeship: assists clients in effective budgeting * ensuring rent and bills are paid directly to the landlord and service providers to prevent evictions/disconnections
Dental: Brushed Aside partner agency - Limited assistance available for the treatment of pain/infection or dentures provided through a partnership with the United Way and other local agencies.
One Sight Program: assists clients with obtaining prescription eyeglasses
Homelessness Prevention Coordinator: provide housing information, assistance with goal setting, advocacy and emotional support
Kacey Lynn Fund: financial assistance to eligible families with children encountering health and dental expenses beyond their income and/or health benefits
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West Lincoln
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Office: 905-957-5882
Office: 905-957-5882
2660 Industrial Park Rd
West Lincoln, ON, L0R 2A0
West Lincoln, ON, L0R 2A0
Short Description
A non-profit, charitable organization that enhances the quality of life for members of the community who seek assistance and support.
Offers food, clothing, emergency assistance and the following programs:
Backpack Program: Offers backpacks filled with school supplies to children in JK-Grade 12.
Holiday Hampers: Provides hampers filled with food at Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. In addition to the food hamper, each family member receives essential clothing and a special gift in the Christmas hamper.
Thrift Store: A gently used goods store, providing the following at a low cost to the public:
Offers food, clothing, emergency assistance and the following programs:
- Step-Up - funding towards recreational activities for children in low income families
- Medical and Dental Assistance
- Vouchers available for clothing or household items
- Financial Counselling/Income Tax
- Resource materials
- Mental Health Counselling
Backpack Program: Offers backpacks filled with school supplies to children in JK-Grade 12.
Holiday Hampers: Provides hampers filled with food at Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. In addition to the food hamper, each family member receives essential clothing and a special gift in the Christmas hamper.
Thrift Store: A gently used goods store, providing the following at a low cost to the public:
- furniture items
- large and small household goods
- electronics and appliances
- clothing, shoes, accessories
- sporting goods
- toys, books, movies
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Grimsby
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Office: 905-309-5664
40 Elm St
Grimsby, ON, L3M 4G3
Grimsby, ON, L3M 4G3
Short Description
| A registered, not for profit community agency that provides social service assistance to members of the Grimsby community who are experiencing financial hardship. Services ensure those in need receive the basic provision of food security (i.e. food bank and holiday hampers), housing assistance (i.e. rent and utility assistance), health and wellbeing support (i.e. medical and dental assistance), a Back-to-School Program, and a retail store that is available for all in the community. Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF) and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing gas or hydro (Grimsby Power) disconnection. |
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Port Colborne
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Office: 905-650-3502
Port Colborne Lions Hall; 49 Chippawa Rd
Port Colborne, ON, L3K 1T4
Port Colborne, ON, L3K 1T4
Short Description
A service club whose mandate is to help youth in the area. Optimist International is involved in various youth projects. All money raised by the club must go back to the youth in the community. Some of the ways the club does this are:
- annual elementary school spelling bee
- high school scholarships
- youth appreciation dinner
- respect for law award
- bike safety
- school breakfast club
- sport sponsorships - girls hockey, football, basketball, soccer, baseball, etc.
- kids' fishing derby
- children cancer foundation
- leadership seminars
- assist with the Terry Fox Run and various other fundraisers.
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Social Assistance & Employment Opportunities
Port Colborne
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Office: 905-734-7975
Application/General Inquiry: 905-641-9230
Application/General Inquiry Toll Free: 1-866-627-1110
Cheque Inquiry (IVR): 1-800-808-2268
92 Charlotte St
Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1
Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1
Short Description
Provides financial assistance and a range of employment supports and activities, in partnership with community agencies, to enable participants and their families to achieve independence through sustainable employment.
OW and ODSP clients or low income individuals may be eligible for additional benefits including:
Dental and Dentures: Financial help with emergency dental services and dentures
Funeral and Burial Services: Financial help for costs related to funeral, cremation or burial
Health: Financial help for essential health-related items and services
Housing Stability: Financial help to cover rent payments or if you're moving
Utility Relief: Financial help with electricity and natural gas bills
Community Services can also provide emergency assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs, benefits and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.
Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.
Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.
OW and ODSP clients or low income individuals may be eligible for additional benefits including:
Dental and Dentures: Financial help with emergency dental services and dentures
Funeral and Burial Services: Financial help for costs related to funeral, cremation or burial
Health: Financial help for essential health-related items and services
Housing Stability: Financial help to cover rent payments or if you're moving
Utility Relief: Financial help with electricity and natural gas bills
Community Services can also provide emergency assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs, benefits and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.
Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.
Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.
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Wainfleet
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Lions Community Centre; 12166 Lakeshore Rd, Long Beach
Wainfleet, ON, L0S 1V0
Wainfleet, ON, L0S 1V0
Short Description
A service club that raises funds for LIONS INTERNATIONAL Projects including the blind, youth, diabetes and dialysis programs, sponsorship of leader dogs and community minor sports and scholarships.
May be able to help local individual's who request assistance.
May be able to help local individual's who request assistance.
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Social Assistance & Employment Opportunities
Fort Erie
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Office: 905-354-3561
Application/General Inquiry: 905-641-9230
Application/General Inquiry Toll Free: 1-866-627-1110
Cheque Inquiry (IVR): 1-800-808-2268
469 Central Ave
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3T8
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 3T8
Short Description
Provides financial assistance and a range of employment supports and activities, in partnership with community agencies, to enable participants and their families to achieve independence through sustainable employment.
OW and ODSP clients or low income individuals may be eligible for additional benefits including:
Dental and Dentures: Financial help with emergency dental services and dentures
Funeral and Burial Services: Financial help for costs related to funeral, cremation or burial
Health: Financial help for essential health-related items and services
Housing Stability: Financial help to cover rent payments or if you're moving
Utility Relief: Financial help with electricity and natural gas bills
Community Services can also provide emergency assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs, benefits and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.
Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.
Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.
OW and ODSP clients or low income individuals may be eligible for additional benefits including:
Dental and Dentures: Financial help with emergency dental services and dentures
Funeral and Burial Services: Financial help for costs related to funeral, cremation or burial
Health: Financial help for essential health-related items and services
Housing Stability: Financial help to cover rent payments or if you're moving
Utility Relief: Financial help with electricity and natural gas bills
Community Services can also provide emergency assistance to members of the community who are not recipients of Ontario Works benefits provided they meet certain eligibility criteria. These benefits include Emergency and discretionary benefits (i.e. basic needs, benefits and shelter) and may be accessed by the working poor, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients and homeless individuals.
Financial assistance may be available for individuals looking after a child where the individual needing assistance is not the child's birth or adoptive parent.
Staff provide life stabilization supports and services that support individuals (OW and ODSP non-disabled adults) in reaching a level of stability that allows them to be involved in their community and participate in employment services.
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Community and Family Services
Fort Erie
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Office: 905-871-1592
255 Gilmore Rd
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2M4
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2M4
Short Description
A community service hub providing:
Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF), the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and the Water Emergency Relief Fund (WERF) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing disconnection (gas, hydro or water).
Tax Clinics: CVITP clinic run in conjunction with CRA. Runs from Mar-Nov and provides e-filing of simple tax forms.
Emergency Disaster Services: A team of individuals trained and prepared to be deployed at a moment's notice to provide emergency disaster assistance locally or throughout North America
Christmas Assistance: To register for assistance, go to the website for details.
- Emergency food bank
- Utility assistance
- Christmas assistance
- Income tax clinics
- Emergency disaster services
- Emergency clothing and small household items
- Community Garden through Links for Greener Learning
Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF), the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and the Water Emergency Relief Fund (WERF) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing disconnection (gas, hydro or water).
Tax Clinics: CVITP clinic run in conjunction with CRA. Runs from Mar-Nov and provides e-filing of simple tax forms.
Emergency Disaster Services: A team of individuals trained and prepared to be deployed at a moment's notice to provide emergency disaster assistance locally or throughout North America
Christmas Assistance: To register for assistance, go to the website for details.
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Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and Union Gas Energy Assistance Program (UGEAP)
Haldimand
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Office: 1-855-487-5327
Office: 905-774-4251 ext 21
217 Broad St E, Unit 1
Haldimand, ON, N1A 1G1
Haldimand, ON, N1A 1G1
Short Description
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) - low-income energy consumers having trouble paying their bills may qualify for emergency relief to avoid having their service disconnected
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (EGD LEAP) - eligible Union Gas/Enbridge customers having trouble paying their natural gas bill may qualify for emergency relief to avoid having their service disconnected
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (EGD LEAP) - eligible Union Gas/Enbridge customers having trouble paying their natural gas bill may qualify for emergency relief to avoid having their service disconnected
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Community and Family Services
Oakville
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905-827-5324
2270 Speers Rd
Oakville, ON, L6L 2X8
Oakville, ON, L6L 2X8
Short Description
Community Family Services include:
- social services
- emergency food assistance
- Pathway of Hope
- spiritual counselling
- summer camp assistance
- youth programs
- budget counselling
- individual assistance on a case-by-case basis
- volunteer services
- referrals to all other Salvation Army institutions
- Christmas assistance program for families in need of support during Christmas
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Rent Ready Program
Hamilton
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Office: 905-548-9593
34 Ottawa St N
Hamilton, ON, L8H 3Y7
Hamilton, ON, L8H 3Y7
Short Description
The Rent Ready program provides financial support for utility and rent costs to people in Hamilton who have a low income or who receive support through Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program.
Rent Ready is NOT a mandatory benefit.
Rent Ready is NOT a mandatory benefit.
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Low Income Supports
Oakville
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905-257-6029
Churchill Neighbourhood Centre; 125 North Service Rd E
Oakville, ON, L6H 1A3
Oakville, ON, L6H 1A3
Short Description
Objectives are to relieve poverty for people of all abilities, through programs like:
Food Bank
- see here for more details
Household Goods and Clothing
- when made aware of individual needs for clothing and household goods, OPNC post's those specific needs on Facebook page
- if you have items that you would like to donate, please contact in advance (do not drop off unless need is confirmed)
- annual winter coat drive
Finding Hope in Poverty Support Group
- free counselling and peer to peer support group
- Wed 10 am-11:30 am
- contact [email protected]
Year Round Income Tax Clinics
- see here for more details
- contact [email protected]
- or visit haltontax.ca
Micro Finance Loans
- can assist with low interest loans for those who would not otherwise qualify (subject to approval)
- contact [email protected] for appointments
Canada Learning Bond
- Free Government Money for your child's education
- visit smartsaver.org for more details
Utility Bill Payment Assistance
- for more information see, Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance - Oakville
- contact [email protected] or phone 905 257 6029 ext 105 for assistance
- Leap provides a one-time emergency payment for hydro and gas low-income customers who are in areears
- In addition, The Ontario Energy support Proram provides a monthly grant on your hydro bill of up to $80 / month
Financial Management Support
- budgeting, information and referral for support
- Wed & Thu 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Assistive Devices
- small inventory of items to give those in need
- ability to provide funding to purchase items
- contact [email protected]
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Churchill Neighbourhood Centre
Oakville
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905-257-6029
Churchill Neighbourhood Centre; 125 North Service Rd E
Oakville, ON, L6H 1A3
Oakville, ON, L6H 1A3
Short Description
A neighbourhood centre offering many different supports through community partnerships
- circle time (ages 1-3)
- one-on-one counselling
- Peer Support program
- Anti-Human Trafficking Support
- toiletries and household needs
- ID clinic
- Phone & computer available for use
Harm Reduction
- harm reduction supplies and naloxone overdose prevention kits
- community support and referrals
- regular visits from Halton Harm Reduction van
Food Pantry
- for more information, see here
Year Round Income Tax Assistance
- for more information, see here
Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance
- for more information, see here
Other community agencies providing programs at this location include:
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