District of Sault Ste Marie Social Services Administration Board
Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative
- Description
- Assists individuals and families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness to meet certain housing needs
- Provides financial assistance for rental arrears and energy-related emergencies
- Covers eligible energy arrears to a maximum of two months, and the security deposit and reconnection fees related to natural gas, oil and other forms of energy
- Covers eligible costs to a maximum of two months of rental arrears
- Comments
- Note: This program does not provide financial assistance to individuals living on a First Nations reserve; individuals can contact their Band Office to inquire about rent or utility arrears
- Eligibility
- Individuals and families at-risk of becoming homeless or who are homeless
- Requires completed application to be reviewed by committee members
Energy Arrears- One-time assistance in a 12 month period
Rental Arrears- Must have an eviction notice
- Can apply once every two years
- Individuals and families at-risk of becoming homeless or who are homeless
- Application Process
- Call for information
- Office
- 705-759-7748
- Fax
- 705-946-5628
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 277
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 5L8
Canada - Languages
- English, French
- Fees
- None
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- December 1, 2022
- Address
- 540 Albert St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 5L8- Located on Albert St E in the S end of downtown Sault Ste Marie
- Closest intersection is at Albert St E and Brock St
- Situated near St Luke's Anglican Cathedral
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - Service Area(s)
- Algoma, Unorganized, North Part
- Prince Township
- Sault Ste. Marie
