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M'Chigeeng First Nation

Ontario Works

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Description
  • Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need
  • Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals
  • Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment
Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:
  • Child Care
  • Clothing Needs
  • Community Placement Program
  • Discretionary Benefits
  • Drug Benefits
  • Employment Resource Centre
  • Employment Start-up Costs
  • Enhanced Employment Placement Program
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Learning, Earning and Parenting
  • National Child Benefit Reinvestment Funding
  • Non-Sars Funeral Funding
  • Pay-Direct to Landlord
  • Special Diets Allowance
  • Transportation
Eligibility
Members of M'Chigeeng First Nation
Individuals must: <
  • be a resident of Ontario
  • be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs
  • be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment
  • sign a Participation Agreement
Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including:
  • Assets
  • Family size
  • Housing costs
  • Income
Application Process
The following documentation is required to complete application:
  • Copy of Canada Child Benefit statement (for children under 18 years of age)
  • Copy of mortgage or rental agreement
  • Health card
  • Information about assets owned, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan,
  • Information about other income and money, such as a pension
  • Proof of identity, such as birth certificate
  • Proof of Social Insurance Number
  • Recent bank statement for all bank accounts
  • Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs
Office
705-377-5362 - Hub Centre
Fax
705-377-4980
Web Site
http://www.mchigeeng.ca
Mailing Address
PO Box 352
c/o Hub Centre
M'Chigeeng, ON, P0P 1G0
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Tracey Joshua, Client Intake Worker
Email: traceyj@mchigeeng.ca
Phone: 705-377-5362 Ext 217
Ontario Works Department Manager
John Ense
Email: johne@mchigeeng.ca
Phone: 705-377-5362 Ext 215; Cell 705-936-6761
Fees
None
Documents Required
Completed application package required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
June 4, 2023
Address
53 Hwy 551, Administration Building, 2nd Floor
M'Chigeeng First Nation, ON, P0P 1G0
  • Hub Centre is located at Hwy 551 directly across from Seasons Family Restaurant
  • Situated on the 2nd floor of the Administration Building (Band Office)

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Hours of Operation
Mon
0800 to 1630
Tue
0800 to 1630
Wed
0800 to 1630
Thu
0800 to 1630
Fri
0800 to 1600

Mon-Thu 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm, Fri 8 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4 pm
Service Area(s)
M'Chigeeng First Nation