United Way Simcoe Muskoka

Urgent Needs Fund - Muskoka District


Description

A discretionary fund available to provide individuals in the District of Muskoka, who are experiencing or are at-risk of poverty, emergency financial assistance with modest one-time grants to address basic needs including:

  • Basic Needs (clothing, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies, and footwear)
  • Transportation (gas gift card, taxi voucher, bus ticket, medical transportation, and vehicle expenses)
  • Social Integration (access to a cellphone or phone cards)
  • Health and Wellness (medication, emergency dental and eyeglasses)
  • Housing Start-up Costs (furniture, bedding and mattress)
  • Family Supports (childcare, formula and diapers, and school supplies for children/youth)
  • Food Security (grocery gift card and baby food)

Requests for assistance will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility
Individual must reside in Muskoka District, have exhausted all other funding options and have an annual household income that meets one of the following:
  • 1-2 person household with income of $38,000 or less
  • 3-4 person household with income of $54,000 or less
  • 5-6 person household with income of $65,000 or less
  • 7+ person household with income of $71,000 or less
ID and proof of income is required
Application Process
Muskoka District residents call District of Muskoka Housing Support 705-645-2412 ext 4363 or 1-800-461-4215 ext 4363
Documents Required
ID and proof of income, ex. Driver licences, Photo health card, pay stubs or statement from other sources of income such as OW and ODSP, bank statements etc.
Office
705-645-2412 ext 4363
Office
1-800-461-4215 ext 4363 - Toll Free
Web Site
https://uwsimcoemuskoka.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
70 Pine St
Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1N3
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
February 25, 2025
Address
70 Pine St
Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1N3

Cross Street: Pine St and Taylor Rd


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Accessibility
Fully accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Summer hours (Victoria Day to Labour Day): Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Service Area(s)
Muskoka District