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Located near Fort Frances
Distance: 100km
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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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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) one-time emergency financial assistance
- program runs from January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 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 can only normally be received once in a calendar year (12 months), but there are TEMPORARY PROGRAM CHANGES
- Gas customers can receive up to $1000.00 on past due balance
- Customers who heat with electricity can receive up to $1200.00 on past due balance
- Eligible customers can apply more than once up to the maximum grant amounts
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Homelessness Outreach Program
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-8541
427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3N1
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3N1
Short Description
Provides programs and services for homelessness prevention and to assist individuals who are homeless
- Provides support in accessing available community services for the homeless
- Provides advocacy and referrals to needed supports
- Participates in a breakfast program at St Michael's School
- Coordinates community presentations and workshops to raise awareness of homelessness
- Food bank at the Friendship Centre
- Transportation, temporary shelter assistance and discretionary funds in emergency situations only as determined on a case-by-case basis
- Drop-In Centre during regular hours at the Friendship Centre
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Homelessness Prevention Program
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-5349
450 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1H2
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1H2
Short Description
Assists individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness to meet certain housing needs
Services provided include:
Emergency Shelter Solutions
Services provided include:
Emergency Shelter Solutions
- Assists with finding a temporary safe bed and necessary basic needs
- Provides financial assistance for emergency needs, rental and utility arrears and for basic necessities
- Gas and hydro deposits
- Hook-up fees
- Household furnishings
- Last month's rent deposit
- Moving and transportation to the home of the recipient
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LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-5349
450 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1H2
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 1H2
Short Description
Delivers LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance on behalf of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
- Delivers a one time emergency financial assistance to Atikokan Hydro and Fort Frances Power customers
- Maximum grant is $500 per fuel per household per year, grant is credited directly toward electricity bill
- Agency may be able to arrange a hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being reviewed
- All decisions can be appealed
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