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Up to $5000 in rebates for insulation, air sealing, new windows/doors, water heaters, boilers, furnaces and home energy assessments.

• Before work begins, an energy assessment with registered energy advisor must be completed to qualify for Home Efficiency Rebate, see website for details.

Service for seniors include:

• Public Education
• Falls Prevention
• Age-Friendly Training
• Information and Referral
• Community Development

Sells new and used materials donated by businesses and individuals for the purpose of supporting Habitat for Humanity in building affordable homes. Donated materials include appliances, kitchens, home furnishings, furniture, building supplies (plumbing, electrical, flooring), and a variety of other goods including:

• electronic waste (recycles anything that uses electricity)
• medical equipment (commodes, wheelchairs, hospital beds, stair lifts, etc.)

Donations can be dropped off (call ahead for donation criteria) or picked up by request. For donation pick up:

• items must be in garage or driveway
• appliance pick up includes working or non-working major appliances (fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher, freezer)
• also offers kitchen removal (salvage crew will remove renovation materials)

Can shop online (Kijiji, Shopify, Facebook Marketplace)

Financial assistance to protect basements from flooding including:

• 50% of the total cost (up to a maximum of $1060) to disconnect the foundation drain from the sanitary sewer
• 80% of the total cost (up to a maximum of $800) to install a backwater valve on the internal plumbing system of home

A source of inexpensive building related material to make home improvements more affordable.

Accepts donations of new and used building materials.

​The renovations program helps low to moderate-income families repair their homes to improve energy efficiency or accessibility.

Eligible individuals can receive up to $50,000 max in a forgivable loan and up to $5000 max in the form of a grant for accessibility repairs.

Examples of repairs include:

• Chair and bath lifts
• Doors and windows
• Electrical systems
• Foundations, roofs, walls, floors and ceilings
• Handrails
• Heating systems
• Height adjustments to countertops
• Plumbing
• Ramp
• Roof replacement
• Toilet replacement with low-flush to a dual-flush toilet

Offers financial assistance to repair deficiencies and improve accessibility for eligible households in need.

• Provide one-time assistance in the form of a 10-year forgivable loan, which is secured by registration on title, for home repairs to a maximum of $20,000 per household.
• Provides one-time assistance in the form of a grant, which does not require repayment, for accessibility improvements to a maximum of $5,000 per household.

A social retail enterprise which receives donations of new and gently used building materials, home furnishings, appliances, and the like. Items are sold to the public at affordable prices. Net proceeds of the ReStore are utilized to offset all operational costs of the HFHSL affiliate. Donation pick-up can be arranged including some Kitchen and other Deconstruction services.

Manufacturer, sales, service and rental of modular aluminum wheelchair ramps * residential and commercial applications * multiple decking options * designed in compliance with AODA Built Environment Standards, Canadian Engineering Standards * portable ramps * rubber threshold and portable aluminum ramps

Sells new and used building and renovating materials and supplies between 50-80% below regular cost * all proceeds used in construction of future Habitat homes * accepts donations of good condition used and new building materials * donation pickups for larger items

Items for sale, such as:

• cabinets
• carpets
• doors
• drywall
• furniture
• large appliances
• lighting
• lumber
• sinks
• toilets
• windows

Information and applications for London and Middlesex Housing Corporation units, nonprofit housing, cooperative housing, subsidy, rent supplement program and rent-geared-to-income programs

Reviews application and explains the different housing options that are available then forwards application directly to the housing provider selected * maintains a Common Waitlist System * housing providers have a variety of handicapped accessible units

Ontario Renovates Program - Program offers financial assistance for low to moderate income households to increase accessibility of their dwelling through minor modifications and adaptations * funding is limited * applications accepted on a first come, first served basis until funds are depleted

Assists people with disabilities to ease their daily living, accessibility and employment issues

Social and recreational programs * independent living services based in Sarnia * summer camp offered in Geneva Park, Orillia

Assistive Devices Program - Assists adults with disabilities with funding for the purchase, repair, and maintenance of a wide variety of mobility or assistive devices such as wheelchairs and scooters

Home and Vehicle Modification Program - Financial assistance toward the cost of required home or vehicle modifications for eligible Ontario residents of any age who have a long-term physical disability

AccessAbility Advantage (A+) - accessible design expertise in the development or redesign of residential buildings, small businesses and organizations * offers document conversion, internal and external communications, policy development to meet accessibility standards

Employment Services - Employment services including assessments, training, job placement and on-the-job support to help people return to work

Financial assistance towards the cost of basic home or vehicle modifications and is intended for permanent Ontario residents with a substantial mobility impairment

By reducing or eliminating life safety risks, these modifications enable children and adults with mobility restrictions to:

• continue living in their homes
• avoid job loss
• participate in their communities
  

Sells new and used building and renovating materials and supplies between 50-80% below regular cost * all proceeds used in construction of future Habitat homes * accepts donations of good condition used and new building materials * donation pickups for larger items

Items for sale, such as:

• cabinets
• carpets
• doors
• drywall
• furniture
• large appliances
• lighting
• lumber
• sinks
• toilets
• windows

Sells new and used building and renovating materials and supplies between 50-80% below regular cost * all proceeds used in construction of future Habitat homes * accepts donations of good condition used and new building materials * donation pickups for larger items

Items for sale, such as:

• cabinets
• carpets
• doors
• drywall
• furniture
• large appliances
• lighting
• lumber
• sinks
• toilets
• windows

Residential and commercial sales, service and installation of stair lifts, platform lifts, and elevators

Offers financial assistance available to homeowners in low to moderate households who meet income eligibility and are in need of energy efficiency upgrades as well as accessibility upgrades for persons with disabilities.

Eligible repairs under the program may include roofs, windows, furnaces, ramps, handrails, chair and bath lifts, height adjustments to countertop and other similar repairs.

Discounted retail location that sells reusable building materials, tools, appliances, furniture, and housewares. Donations accepted.

Charity receipt provided (certain conditions apply).

Conservation programs for home and for business designed to help manage electricity use and save money.

COVID19 -- Essential operations including responding to consumer inquiries

Electricity disconnection ban -- Disconnection for non-payment by residential customers banned until the end of the emergency order, extended to July 31

• low-volume, small business customers are also protected by the ban
• the OEB is calling on distributors to be more flexible on arrears payment arrangements

Time-of-use pricing -- customers on time-of-use (TOU) pricing pay regular rates as of Feb 23, 2021

COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program for Small Business (CEAP-SB) -- One-time on-bill credit that households, small businesses and charities can apply for to pay down electricity debt

• apply through your local utility, applications reopened on October 16, 2020 and residential customers do not need to be unemployed to apply
• for information COVID19 Energy Assistance Program

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Regulates, licenses, monitors and inspects energy industry participants including natural gas and electricity utilities

• investigates potential violations and enforces regulations
• regulates rates charged to customers and regulates rebates to consumers
• online inquiry and complaint forms
• online energy industry information and resources including lists of licensed gas marketers and electricity retailers, and bill calculators for electricity or natural gas usage
• Help for Low Income consumers -- summary of programs, www.oeb.ca/rates-and-your-bill/help-low-income-consumers
• consumer newsletters and brochures

Residential customers -- disconnection for non-payment is banned from November 15 to April 30 of the following year

• electricity providers are required to reconnect customers without power before the start of the disconnection ban period and waive any charges due to reconnection, including Collection of Accounts service fees
• for more details www.oeb.ca/newsroom/2017/ban-disconnection-homes-winter-customers-electricity-distributors-frequently-asked

Affordability Fund -- assists electricity customers who do not qualify for low-income conservation programs N.B. not accepting new applications

• affordabilityfund.org

Volunteers build custom-designed solutions and modification to help meet the daily needs of people with mobility issues and to maintain independence to the greatest extent possible. Projects are taken on if there is no commercial solution available or the cost of a commercial solution is prohibitive.

Provides funding to eligible applicants for basic home and/or vehicle modifications which enables children and adults with mobility restrictions to continue living in their homes, avoid job loss, and participate fully in their communities.

COVID19 -- LIFE sessions and After Stroke programs are being offered virtually


Community-based rehabilitation and advocacy; affordable supportive housing for people with physical disabilities

Attendant Care Services -- non-medical assistance with activities of daily living

MODC Non-Profit Housing -- supportive care in 6 unit house, capacity 8, in Meynell House with additional houses around Ontario

Assistive Devices Program, 1-866-765-7237 -- financial assistance for adults to purchase or repair devices that increase their mobility and functional independence; may also assist with information or resources to assist in locating additional funding sources

Pop can tabs collection program -- proceeds support Assistive Devices Program

Home and Vehicle Modification Program, 1-877-369-4867 or 1-877-369-HVMP -- financial assistance (up to $15,000) for basic home and vehicle modifications for permanent Ontario residents with a substantial impairment expected to last one year or more

Acquired Brain Injury Services -- life skills, communication, community integration, emotional and behavioural support, vocational support, recreation

Conductive Education -- for people with neurological motor disorders; physical rehabilitation and education to train the brain and the body

DesignAbility, 1-800-263-3463, ext 7211

• volunteers work with persons with mobility challenges to craft creative, custom-built solutions to overcome barriers to work, play, personal hygiene and other daily activities
• no charge, except for building materials

LIFE (Learning Independence for Future Empowerment) -- skill-building transition sessions to provide support to young adults with a disability

Post-Polio Canada, polio@marchofdimes.ca, www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/postpolio -- in-person and virtual support services, resources and information for polio survivors

After Stroke, afterstroke@marchofdimes.ca, afterstroke.ca -- person-to-person support, educational opportunities and community-based programs designed to provide connection to other people, hope and life after stroke

Business and training services for other non-profit agencies

Energy efficiency incentive programs, funding and rebates to do upgrades to conserve home energy

Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Plus Program (HER+) -- refunds up to $10,600 for completing 2 or more home energy saving upgrades including insulation, air sealing, window and door replacement, heating and cooling and hot water

• visit website for more information on eligible renovations and amount of refund by renovation
• program replaces Canada Greener Homes Grants in Ontario

Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) -- low interest loans up to $75,000 for home energy improvement for homes in City of Toronto only

• loans to cover cost of improving home energy use such as high-efficiency furnaces and boilers and/or air conditioners,tankless water heaters, air source heat pumps, window and door replacement, basement/attic/exterior wall insulation upgrades and other energy improvements
• financing is attached to the property, not to the property owner
• may be combined with other energy incentive programs