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Program:
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Housing Stability Bank
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Phone Numbers:
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519-964-3663 ext 300
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Toll-Free:
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Emergency Utility Assistance (United Way of Greater Simcoe):1-855-487-5327
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Fax:
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519-661-0500
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Address:
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281 Wellington St
London, ON
N6B 2L4
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Intersection:
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Wellington St and Horton St
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Location:
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London (Central)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon, Thu 8am-6pm * Tue, Wed, Fri 8am-4pm
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Service Description:
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Financial assistance to low income Londoners to obtain and retain housing, and for those at risk of homelessness
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
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Emergency Utility Assistance Program: To determine eligibility and complete intake application, call the United Way of Greater Simcoe toll free at 1-855-487-5327 * assistance with filling application can be obtained using procedure below
All other programs: Applications available by appointment only * to book appointment, call 519-964-3663 ext 300, email housing@centreofhope.ca
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Applicants must reside in London * must meet income requirements * must be employed or receiving a regular source of income, such as OW, ODSP, CPP or pension * must have paid back any previous loans to the Housing Stability Bank * must attend eligibility appointment
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Interpretation available upon request
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Area(s) Served:
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London
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Last Updated:
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4/23/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=15538
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