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• Manages rent-geared-to-income housing
• Determines monthly rent amounts by calculating 30% of a household's gross monthly income

• Housing that is owned and operated by a community based organization
• Consists of rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units

• Housing that is owned by Algoma District Services Administration Board and mainly consists of apartments
• Offers affordable market rents

• Housing units that are owned and managed by private landlords
• Provides a subsidy for eligible tenants dependent on available funding

• Operates an assisted living facility that accommodates 36 older adults
• Provides non-medical care in order to allow residents to remain in their own apartment and assist with activities of daily living

• Assistance with Eating
• Bed Making and Laundry
• Dressing/Undressing
• Exercising
• Toileting
• Light Housekeeping
• Meal Preparation
• Preventative Skin Care
• Reminders re: Pre-Measured Medications
• Transferring/Positioning/Turning
• Washing/Bathing

• Operates a four-bedroom, transitional housing unit for women leaving the Shelter who have limited income or have incurred difficulties in finding places to rent
• Included in the rent are heat, hydro, laundry facilities, basic cable and phone
• Offers access to the same programs and services as all the clients have while staying at the Women's Shelter

• Operates a retirement home that offers assistance with daily living
• Offers short stay and respite care programs

• 24-hour nursing care and medication administration
• 24-hour security
• Three daily meals
• Chapel
• Daily social and recreational activities
• Hair salon
• Housekeeping and laundry
• Library

Operates an emergency shelter for abused women and their children

• Provides a 24-hour crisis line
• Offers short-term support counselling and transitional housing
• Provides advocacy and referrals to appropriate community supports and resources
• Provides outreach services such as understanding options in making life choices and offering assistance in accessing housing, legal and other community services

Also provides the following programs and services:

• Larry's Place Fresh Start Shelter for Men
• Something More Lawrence House (second-stage housing)

• Provides 24-hour support services that range in length based upon needs of individual
• Coordinates social, physical, recreational, cultural and educational activities for residents

• Basic and advanced practice foot care
• Blood sugar monitoring
• Checking of vital signs
• Congregate dining (three meals per day and snacks)
• Emergency transmitter system (panic buttons)
• Housekeeping duties
• Medication assistance
• Nursing care five days per week
• Personal care

• Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests
• Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed

• Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
• Receives and reviews applications for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
• Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
• Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
• Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants
• Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars
• Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities
• Provides assistance with applications to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for funding programs such as Ontario Renovates (formerly RRAP and HASI)
• Assists with application for Emergency Renovation Loan

• Providing assistance in the long-term planning of minor/major capital projects
• Development and maintenance of all documents and forms related to housing including leases, releases and notices

• Provides public education workshops and seminars to raise awareness about the issues and impacts of violence against women and children
• Gratefully accepts donations of money, furniture, lightly used clothing or any household items or appliances

• 24-hour crisis line
• Advocacy
• Child Support Worker
• Counselling support
• Court accompaniment and referrals
• Emergency transportation
• Referral to community services
• Transition and safety planning

• Counselling
• Educational upgrading
• Health and wellness services
• Housing
• Income support
• Job training
• Legal assistance/legal aid
• Parental support

• Assistance with light housekeeping and laundry
• Aids with meal preparation
• Assists with personal care such as washing/bathing, dressing/undressing and toileting
• Medication reminders and monitoring
• Arranging appointments for medical and other services
• Assists clients with arrangements for rental contract and installation of lifeline equipment that enables them to obtain 24-hour emergency assistance

• Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests
• Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed

• Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
• Receives and reviews applications for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
• Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
• Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
• Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants
• Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars
• Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities
• Provides assistance with applications to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for funding programs such as Ontario Renovates (formerly RRAP and HASI)
• Assists with application for Emergency Renovation Loan

• Providing assistance in the long-term planning of minor/major capital projects
• Development and maintenance of all documents and forms related to housing including leases, releases and notices

• Manages rent-geared-to-income housing
• Determines monthly rent amounts by calculating 30% of a household's gross monthly income

• Housing that is owned and operated by a community based organization
• Consists of rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units

• Housing that is owned by Algoma District Services Administration Board and mainly consists of apartments
• Offers affordable market rents

• Housing units that are owned and managed by private landlords
• Provides a subsidy for eligible tenants dependent on available funding

• Provides technical advisory and training services to housing authority and band government personnel in all housing issues
• Inspects existing housing and various stages of new housing construction in member communities
• Offers advisory services with housing policies, contracts and lease agreements
• Assists in the development and submission of housing proposals
• Assists with on-reserve Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) program delivery and funding applications

• The Northern Housing Conference
• Ontario Building Officials Association (OBOA)
• Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI)

• Offers 10 single units and 12 single bedroom apartment units (recently renovated)
• Coordinates various activities for community members at the Lodge including breadmaking workshops, cookie bakes, Easter egg hunts, walking club, strength training, bowling etc
• Facilitates a Joy Club to bring youth and Elders together for social activities
• Organizes and chaperones out-of-town trips regularly to attend various functions, events and tours

• Companionship
• Home support and cleaning
• Meals On Wheels
• Personal care
• Physiotherapy
• Social activities

• Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests through a housing department and committee
• Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed
• Works jointly with the Community Infrastructure Department to manage and maintain the housing infrastructure

• Administers a market-based housing program to offer mortgages to qualifying members who wish to purchase, renovate, construct or refinance a home
• Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
• Receives and reviews applications at Council meetings for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
• Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
• Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
• Ensures proper housing standards are enforced and inspections are completed
• Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants
• Administers subsidized housing program
• Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars
• Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities
• Provides assistance in the long-term planning of minor/major capital projects

• Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests through a housing committee
• Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed

• Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
• Receives and reviews applications at Council meetings for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
• Liaises with Band Manager and Chief and Council on all construction projects and future developments
• Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
• Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
• Ensures proper housing standards are enforced and inspections are completed
• Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants
• Works closely with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp (CMHC)
• Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars
• Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities

• Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests
• Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed

• Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
• Receives and reviews applications for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
• Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
• Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
• Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants
• Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars
• Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities
• Provides assistance with applications to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for funding programs such as Ontario Renovates (formerly RRAP and HASI)
• Assists with application for Emergency Renovation Loan

• Providing assistance in the long-term planning of minor/major capital projects
• Development and maintenance of all documents and forms related to housing including leases, releases and notices

• Offers affordable housing options throughout the catchment area including appropriate sized units and rental subsidy.
• Processes applications, maintains waiting lists and identifies applicants for tenant selection
• Serves individuals, seniors and families with obtaining and/or maintaining affordable housing.
• Offers a complete list of rent geared to income Housing Providers

• Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests through a housing committee
• Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed
• Joined (Jul 2014) as partner with the First Nations Market Housing Fund (FNMHF) to help reach the goal of more homes in the community

• Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
• Receives and reviews applications at Council meetings for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
• Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
• Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
• Ensures proper housing standards are enforced and inspections are completed
• Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants
• Administers subsidized housing program
• Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars
• Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities

• Offers affordable housing options throughout the catchment area including appropriate sized units and rental subsidy.
• Processes applications, maintains waiting lists and identifies applicants for tenant selection
• Serves individuals, seniors and families with obtaining and/or maintaining affordable housing.
• Offers a complete list of rent geared to income Housing Providers

• Manages rent-geared-to-income housing
• Determines monthly rent amounts by calculating 30% of a household's gross monthly income

• Housing that is owned and operated by a community based organization
• Consists of rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units

• Housing that is owned by Algoma District Services Administration Board and mainly consists of apartments
• Offers affordable market rents

• Housing units that are owned and managed by private landlords
• Provides a subsidy for eligible tenants dependent on available funding

• Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests through a housing committee
• Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed

• Administers a market-based housing program to offer mortgages to qualifying members who wish to purchase, renovate, construct or refinance a home
• Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
• Receives and reviews applications at Council meetings for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
• Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
• Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
• Ensures proper housing standards are enforced and inspections are completed
• Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants
• Administers subsidized housing program
• Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars
• Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities
• Provides assistance in the long-term planning of minor/major capital projects

• Offers 4 one-bedroom units and 2 two-bedroom units
• Offers 2 respite units for short-term relief for caregivers and/or independent individuals
• Provides personal support services for tenants if required
• Gives referrals to other health and related services

• Elders programming such as shopping trips, bingo games, craft sessions and weekly mass
• Transportation to the activities at the Centre if required
• Home care including light housekeeping and meal preparation
• Meals on Wheels
• Personal support services such as personal care and medication reminders
• Weekly Adult Day program to provide respite for caregivers and crafts, games, activities, outings and lunch for elders
• Referrals to other services such as Physio/occupational therapy

• Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests through a housing committee
• Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed

• Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
• Receives and reviews applications at Council meetings for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
• Liaises with Band Manager and Chief and Council on all construction projects and future developments
• Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
• Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
• Ensures proper housing standards are enforced and inspections are completed
• Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants
• Works closely with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp (CMHC)
• Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars
• Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities

• Upholds rules and procedures of the Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN) MRP Law for division of matrimonial property resulting from the breakdown of a marriage or common-law relationship when at least one of the spouses is a citizen of WRFN
• Applied only when domestic contracts and mediation have been used as first resorts
• Works in the best interests of children involved, maintains each citizen's right to reside on reserve and hold property, and is fair to both spouses

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.