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Provides rental assistance through a number of housing programs. The Housing Services Department also manages housing owned by the County of Lambton and administers non-profit, co-operative and rent supplement programs. The Housing Services Department also provides assistance to home owners for home renovations and down payment assistance for those renters wishing to become homeowners.
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COVID-19 - 1st Come 1st Serve for Food Bank. If unable to pick up food due to illness, we will arrange for Red Cross to deliver to you but you MUST be home or you could loose your Red Cross delivery privileges.
Provides temporary assistance to individuals or families in need by way of
Irish Miracle Food Drive - Dec 3, St Pat's students will be collecting door to door.
People living outside Sarnia must contact their nearest Catholic Church or St. Vincent de Paul store in their community to request assistance.
Provides temporary assistance to individuals or families in need by way of
- food
- rent assistance
- ER medical and dental
- financial help
- budgeting
- furniture
- clothing
- appliances
- children's summer camp
- spiritual help
Irish Miracle Food Drive - Dec 3, St Pat's students will be collecting door to door.
People living outside Sarnia must contact their nearest Catholic Church or St. Vincent de Paul store in their community to request assistance.
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Support available for payment of rent, heat, and hydro bills up to maximum of $500.00 once per year.
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Offers basic financial assistance to eligible community residents requiring basic needs and shelter
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card
Other services include:
Programs may vary by city or municipality and may be available to non-Ontario Works recipients upon income assessment
Monthly allowance based on family size, housing costs and income * monthly drug benefit card
Other services include:
- Community Start-Up Benefit - Help with housing or moving costs * covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
- Employment Start-Up Benefit - Covers costs related to starting a job or work placement
- Families with Children - Newborn child allowance, back to school allowance for dependent children, child care start-up costs, basic dental care for children
- Employment Assistance - Clients 18-65 years must participate in employment assistance activities unless they are living with a serious disability or illness or caring for preschool children
- Community Participation - Volunteer placements
- Job Search Programs - Based on skills, experience and circumstances
- Employment Placement - Job matching service
- Basic Education - Basic adult upgrading, high school upgrading, literacy and basic skills
- Job Skills Training - Development of skills for specific jobs, on-the-job training
- Supports to Self-Employment - Referrals to self-employment programs
- Discretionary Benefits - May include dentures, emergency dental services, eyeglasses, special diet allowance, health care supplies, medical transportation funds, prosthetic devices, funerals and burials
Programs may vary by city or municipality and may be available to non-Ontario Works recipients upon income assessment
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2nd Chance Ministry is a Christian outreach ministry to those in our community daily, who are in need of immediate, practical help and/or spiritual assistance.
Assistance may include:
For Monetary Donations Click Here to download the Donation Form
Assistance may include:
- food vouchers, diapers, clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc.
- help with rent, hydro
- help with dentures, eyeglasses and transportation
- spiritual and emotional support
- Advocacy for help within our community
- Mentoring program is part of the Ministry.
- Accepts and moves furniture items every Wednesday
- Bureaucracy assistance (i.e. help with bankruptcies, evictions, registrations, bill payments, appointments, etc.)
- operates primarily on Monday
- includes items such as couches and mattresses (call for details)
- will pick up donations or deliver to those in need (Windsor, Tecumseh and St. Clair Beach only)
- leave detailed message at 226-350-1863
For Monetary Donations Click Here to download the Donation Form
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Assistance provided to qualified applicants to pay rental arrears in order to avoid eviction or to pay for first or last month's rent in order to secure affordable housing.
- The intent of the program is to help tenants sustain their accommodation and avoid eviction.
- If a tenant's application is approved, the outstanding rent is paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the tenant.
- Program Funding for each approved applicant shall not exceed two times the average market rent for the recipient's Service System Manager's area as set by the Ministry from time to time.
- Assistance may only be issued once every two years.
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Permanent housing (board/lodging) and supervised care to persons with disabilities (including mental health and developmental disabilities). Offered at the following locations in Windsor:
*Bruce Villa
539 Bruce Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4X1
519-258-2986
*Devonshire Lodge
511 Devonshire Road
Windsor, Ontario N8Y 2L6
519-253-3618
*Devonshire Senior's Residence
901 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, Ontario N9A 7J6
519-252-2273
*IRIS Residential Inns
1280 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N8X 1J5
519-252-1819
*La Maison Royale
1016 Pelissier Street
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4L7
519-971-8282
*Manor House Lodge
1520 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N8X 1K7
519-977-5053
*Marentette Rest Home
1758 Marentette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N8X 4E6
519-252-6752
*Salvation Army Community Care Centre
355 Church Street
Windsor, Ontario N9A 7G9
519-253-7474
*Victoria Manor
759 Victoria Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4N3
519-258-6200
*Willistead Inn
580 Devonshire Road
Windsor, Ontario N8Y 2L7
519-258-6255
*Bruce Villa
539 Bruce Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4X1
519-258-2986
*Devonshire Lodge
511 Devonshire Road
Windsor, Ontario N8Y 2L6
519-253-3618
*Devonshire Senior's Residence
901 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, Ontario N9A 7J6
519-252-2273
*IRIS Residential Inns
1280 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N8X 1J5
519-252-1819
*La Maison Royale
1016 Pelissier Street
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4L7
519-971-8282
*Manor House Lodge
1520 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N8X 1K7
519-977-5053
*Marentette Rest Home
1758 Marentette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N8X 4E6
519-252-6752
*Salvation Army Community Care Centre
355 Church Street
Windsor, Ontario N9A 7G9
519-253-7474
*Victoria Manor
759 Victoria Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4N3
519-258-6200
*Willistead Inn
580 Devonshire Road
Windsor, Ontario N8Y 2L7
519-258-6255
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Relief from Property Taxation - Sickness or Extreme Poverty
Office: 3-1-1Alternate: 519-255-CITY (2489)
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Tax Relief Program: Sickness or Extreme Poverty
- Tax adjustment applications are available for those property owners who are applying for tax relief due to sickness or extreme poverty under Section 357. (1) (d.1) of the Ontario Municipal Act
- Intention of program is to provide temporary relief for property owners who may qualify
- The Tax Adjustment applies to only single family residential homes
- Click here for details
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Community Care Program is intended for men with a diagnosed mental health issue(s) or who are in need of a supportive care facility due to a breakdown in their community based living arrangements. The program is aimed to educate residents in life skills, teach medication awareness, offer support in mental health issues and make referrals to community-based organizations when needed.
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Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI)
Administration: 519-434-7321 ext 2236Visit Website
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Financial assistance available to eligible people and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless * assistance with hydro and rent arrears
Program sponsored by the Government of Ontario and administered by the County of Middlesex to address local priorities * people on Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), as well as low-income residents of Middlesex County may be eligible
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Social Services Department
Office: Administration and Applications: 519-434-7321 ext 2235Visit Website
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Manages access to government social services, such as Ontario Works * provides financial support for basic needs * emergency financial aid * administers subsidies to assist eligible families with the costs of licensed child care * employment assistance
Basic Financial Assistance (Ontario Works) - Short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs including food and clothing * also offers limited Emergency Assistance and Discretionary Benefits
Burial Assistance - For eligible applicants, financial assistance for families unable to meet the cost of a funeral and burial * the county will agree to pay the funeral costs up to a predetermined maximum * any income from other sources (insurance policies, Canada Pension Plan Death Benefits and family contributions) will be taken into consideration for payment ahead of the county contribution * for more information, call 519-434-7321 ext 2236
Child Care Fee Subsidy - Financial assistance toward the cost of licensed child care * for more information, call 519-434-7321 ext 2289 or 2265
Emergency Energy Fund (EEF) - One-time emergency financial assistance towards electricity bills for people who are in jeopardy of disconnection of a utility service * applicant must currently have received a disconnection notice, or have been disconnected * fund available for families in Middlesex County not receiving other forms of social assistance * application form available on Middlesex County Social Services website
Employment Assistance - Supports to eligible Ontario Works clients to help become and stay employed, such as job search support, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation and participation in substance use recovery programs * financial assistance may be provided to clients to cover certain related expenses such as transportation, child care and clothing
Housing Assistance - Social Housing providers are located throughout London and Middlesex * each program offers different housing alternatives (nonprofit housing, cooperative housing, subsidy, rent supplement program and rent-geared-to-income programs * for more information, or to apply, visit the Housing Access Centre or call 519-661-0861
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - Program for eligible Ontario Works clients * parents under the age of 18 must participate in the program to remain eligible for OW * parents between the ages of 18 to 25 may voluntarily participate * completion of LEAP requirements entitles participant to $500 bursary, to be applied to post-secondary education, or may be saved for their children
Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) - Financial assistance available to eligible people and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless * assistance with hydro and rent arrears
Basic Financial Assistance (Ontario Works) - Short term income assistance for the cost of shelter and basic needs including food and clothing * also offers limited Emergency Assistance and Discretionary Benefits
Burial Assistance - For eligible applicants, financial assistance for families unable to meet the cost of a funeral and burial * the county will agree to pay the funeral costs up to a predetermined maximum * any income from other sources (insurance policies, Canada Pension Plan Death Benefits and family contributions) will be taken into consideration for payment ahead of the county contribution * for more information, call 519-434-7321 ext 2236
Child Care Fee Subsidy - Financial assistance toward the cost of licensed child care * for more information, call 519-434-7321 ext 2289 or 2265
Emergency Energy Fund (EEF) - One-time emergency financial assistance towards electricity bills for people who are in jeopardy of disconnection of a utility service * applicant must currently have received a disconnection notice, or have been disconnected * fund available for families in Middlesex County not receiving other forms of social assistance * application form available on Middlesex County Social Services website
Employment Assistance - Supports to eligible Ontario Works clients to help become and stay employed, such as job search support, basic education, employment placement, skills training, community participation and participation in substance use recovery programs * financial assistance may be provided to clients to cover certain related expenses such as transportation, child care and clothing
Housing Assistance - Social Housing providers are located throughout London and Middlesex * each program offers different housing alternatives (nonprofit housing, cooperative housing, subsidy, rent supplement program and rent-geared-to-income programs * for more information, or to apply, visit the Housing Access Centre or call 519-661-0861
Learning, Earning and Parenting (LEAP) - Program for eligible Ontario Works clients * parents under the age of 18 must participate in the program to remain eligible for OW * parents between the ages of 18 to 25 may voluntarily participate * completion of LEAP requirements entitles participant to $500 bursary, to be applied to post-secondary education, or may be saved for their children
Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative (CHPI) - Financial assistance available to eligible people and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless * assistance with hydro and rent arrears
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Housing Stability Bank
Emergency Utility Assistance (United Way of Greater Simcoe):1-855-487-5327 519-964-3663 ext 300
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Financial assistance to low income Londoners to obtain and retain housing, and for those at risk of homelessness
Housing Stability Bank includes:
Rental Assistance Program - Interest-free loans to assist with rental arrears, first month's rent (ODSP recipients only) and/or last month's rent
Emergency Utility Assistance - Grants (until grant funds are exhausted annually) or interest-free loans to assist with utility arrears (gas, electricity or water)
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - Ongoing assistance applied directly as credit on the bills of eligible low-income electricity consumers/households * credit amount based on the number of people living in the home and total household income * consumers may apply online (OntarioElectricitySupport.ca), or with the assistance of Housing Stability Bank locations * contact the Housing Stability Bank for more information
MONEY COACH Services - One-to-one coaching regarding financial matters * includes budgeting, banking, direct deposits, credit and debt management, benefit entitlement, completing applications * call 519-964-3663 ext 340 or 341 to make an appointment
Housing Stability Bank includes:
Rental Assistance Program - Interest-free loans to assist with rental arrears, first month's rent (ODSP recipients only) and/or last month's rent
Emergency Utility Assistance - Grants (until grant funds are exhausted annually) or interest-free loans to assist with utility arrears (gas, electricity or water)
- Effective Jan 1, 2017, to obtain an Emergency Utility Assistance Gas Arrears Grant through the Housing Stability Bank, applicants must first complete intake process conducted by the United Way of Greater Simcoe * final applications will be processed by the Housing Stability Bank
- To determine eligibility and complete intake application, call the United Way of Greater Simcoe toll free at 1-855-487-5327
- Once eligibility is determined, the Housing Stability Bank will contact eligible applicants to set up an appointment to begin processing their application at a Housing Stability Bank location
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - Ongoing assistance applied directly as credit on the bills of eligible low-income electricity consumers/households * credit amount based on the number of people living in the home and total household income * consumers may apply online (OntarioElectricitySupport.ca), or with the assistance of Housing Stability Bank locations * contact the Housing Stability Bank for more information
MONEY COACH Services - One-to-one coaching regarding financial matters * includes budgeting, banking, direct deposits, credit and debt management, benefit entitlement, completing applications * call 519-964-3663 ext 340 or 341 to make an appointment
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Emergency program that can assist families and individuals living with low incomes in Huron County.
Assistance may include but not be limited to: Emergency heat, water, sewage, rental arrears, dental. Eyeglasses, baby supplies, limited assistance with cost of prosthetic Items, other health care items. Limited financial assistance may be available in other exceptional circumstances.
Assistance may include but not be limited to: Emergency heat, water, sewage, rental arrears, dental. Eyeglasses, baby supplies, limited assistance with cost of prosthetic Items, other health care items. Limited financial assistance may be available in other exceptional circumstances.
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Ontario Works provides income support to assist with the cost of basic needs like food, clothing and shelter as well as health benefits for people in temporary financial need. Emergency Assistance is also available to people who are in crisis or in an emergency situation such as people who have lost their homes, are leaving an abusive relationship and/or are worried about their safety. There are two options to apply for Ontario Works: online HERE or contact at 519-482-8505 or 1-888-371-5718 and press 0 for reception (including those who have previously been in receipt of OW and need to re-apply)
More information about OW along with rates of assistance can be found HERE
Ontario Works, often called OW, is a program for people in Ontario who are in temporary financial need.
OW can provide money and/or help find a job. Financial need is determined by an Assessment of Eligibility by Ontario Works including review of income, liquid assets and living expenses. Support varies depending upon housing costs and family size.
Assistance may also be provided for:
More information about OW along with rates of assistance can be found HERE
Ontario Works, often called OW, is a program for people in Ontario who are in temporary financial need.
OW can provide money and/or help find a job. Financial need is determined by an Assessment of Eligibility by Ontario Works including review of income, liquid assets and living expenses. Support varies depending upon housing costs and family size.
Assistance may also be provided for:
- drug and dental coverage
- eyeglasses
- hearing aids
- employment start-up benefits
- job search help including resumes and interview skills, independent job searches, training or skills development
- Temporary Care Program - there is financial assistance available for children under the care of a guardian
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Administers housing assistance programs, including assistance with utility costs
Programs include:
Housing Links for People (HeLP) Program - assistance with rental arrears, utility arrears, temporary housing, assistance with moving costs, emergency assistance with daily living costs and other forms of assistance to prevent homelessness
Housing Allowance Program - subsidies to tenants with private landlords to reduce tenant rent to affordable levels
Home Repair Program - financial assistance to low-income homeowners facing necessary repairs
Affordable Homeownership Program - financial assistance with down payment for first time home buyers
Low Income Energy Assistance Program - assistance with hydro arrears in St Thomas
Union Gas Emergency Assistance Program - Interest-free loan/grant program * people may be eligible if utilities, including gas, water or electricity, are going to be disconnected or already have been disconnected
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| CMHA manages affordable rental units throughout Huron and Perth Counties, includes owned buildings and sublet units from local landlords. Tenants with limited income and evidence of a mental illness may qualify for a rental subsidy based on income. Support services are provided to assist tenants to maintain their residences. Long and short term accommodation is provided Transitional units provide temporary furnished accommodation to facilitate discharges from hospital and assess a person's skills to maintain permanent housing. Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) - supportive housing program for people with serious mental illness |
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| Advocates and provides programs and services for people with mental disorders in order to enhance, maintain and promote the mental health of all individuals and communities in Huron and Perth Counties Case Management:
Family Support Group:
Peer Support Program: people with mental illness are supported to develop peer friendships through group meetings which offer social and recreational activities. Supported Housing Program: affordable rental unites in Huron and Perth Counties, rental subsidy available based on income and evidence of a mental illness. Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO): supportive housing program for people with serious mental illness Education: offers workshops, resource centres at both office location and educational presentations to help overcome the stigma of mental illness. |
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| Financial assistance to people experiencing homelessness to obtain and retain housing and to people at risk of homelessness to remain housed. . Programs available include: rental arrears, utility arrears, assistance with last month's rent, assistance with moving costs (does not include storage), furniture for new addresses, home repairs that would otherwise not be completed and may place individual's health and welfare at risk. Programs also include emergency shelter stays at local motels. |
Low-income Energy Support Program (LEAP) - click here. If you're behind on your electricity or natural gas bill or face having your service disconnected, you may qualify for emergency financial help through LEAP. Please note for Festival Hydro customers this does not cover water or sewage fees and support is available from the City of Stratford Social Services, 519-271-3773 Ext 200.
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Social Services Department - Housing Access Centre
1-800-669-2948 Office: 519-271-3773 Ext 200
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The Housing Access Centre is a part of the City of Stratford Housing Division and is responsible for managing the Coordinated Access Centralized Wait List for rent-geared-to-income (RGI) assistance. Units are available in the communities of Atwood, Listowel, Milverton, Mitchell, St. Marys, and Stratford.
Applicants may select from building selections in public housing, social housing (non-profit and co-ops), as well as rent subsidized units in privately owned buildings under the Rent Supplement program.
Centrally located out of the Social Services office, services include:
• Answers to questions about community housing in Stratford, Perth County and St. Marys
• Processing new applications for subsidized (rent-geared-to-income) housing
• Determine eligibility for RGI assistance according to the Housing Services Act, 2011
• Update applications for subsidized housing with required information changes
• Manage and maintain a Centralized Waiting List for Social Housing Providers within Perth Stratford
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Social Services Department - Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit
Office: 519-271-3773 Ext 200Visit Website
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Monthly benefit payment to help eligible households pay their rent. Benefit payments are:
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Through organized food drives we provide hampers for the annual Christmas relief program * through private financial donations assist individuals experiencing difficult times and others encountering unexpected expenses throughout the year, such as rent arrears, utility assistance, some medical / dental costs
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Providing emergency food to individuals in need (not a food bank). May provide hydro and rent support in emergencies if funds are available. Winter clothing if available as well.
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Bruce County Housing Corporation (BCHC) provides affordable housing to families, seniors, couples, single people and people with special needs in a variety of housing forms including townhouses, apartments, single and semi-detached dwellings. Offered on a rent-geared-to-income basis or as market rent units. Selection of applicants from the waiting list for housing is based on the date of application with special priority for assaulted women and children. Also provides supportive housing for frail elderly people and people with physical disabilities.
Bruce County Community Housing Registry administers the wait list for housing needs.
Also administers the Rent Supplement Program, which provides subsidy for approximately 50 units in privately owned buildings with participating private landlords throughout the County. BCHC pays the difference between the tenant's portion and the full market rent for the unit.
See separate listings for other housing programs:
Satellite Human Services offices are also located at:
Bruce County Community Housing Registry administers the wait list for housing needs.
Also administers the Rent Supplement Program, which provides subsidy for approximately 50 units in privately owned buildings with participating private landlords throughout the County. BCHC pays the difference between the tenant's portion and the full market rent for the unit.
See separate listings for other housing programs:
- Home Repair Program to assist home owners with eligible repairs
- Homeownership Program to assist home owners with purchasing a home
Satellite Human Services offices are also located at:
- 30 Park St, Walkerton - 519-881-0431
- 1243 MacKenzie Road, Port Elgin- 519-389-5580
- 268 Berford Street, Wiarton- 519-534-1286
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This program is currently out of funds. Funds may be available in April 2023. Call to check on status.
Monthly benefit payment to help eligible households pay their rent. Benefit payments are:
Monthly benefit payment to help eligible households pay their rent. Benefit payments are:
- portable, so benefit may be received after moving to another address
- based on household income and local market rent values
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Community Services Department
Office: 519-575-4400Fax: 519-883-2234
Toll Free: 519-575-4608
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The Waterloo Region Community Services Department provides resources on the topics of:
- Income Support (e.g. Ontario Works)
- Employment Services/Employment Resource Centres
- Children's Services
- Seniors Services
- Housing Services
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