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Record #: WIN0506 Last Modified: 18 Jan 2012 Last Full Update: 16 Nov 2011
Address & Phone(s)
AccessibilityNot Applicable
Description & Services
DescriptionEmergency assistance program * provides funding for heat and energy for those experiencing financial difficulties and in receipt of a notice of termination of heating utilities * offers workshops to educate consumers on how to conserve and better use energy within households * assistance available from November of each year until exhausted * maximum assistance of $1000 
 
 
WINDSOR APPLICATION SITES: 
 
Can-Am Native Non-Profit Homes:  
 
180 Tecumseh Rd E  
 
519-977-7782;  
 
 
Housing Information Services:  
 
3450 Ypres, Ste 200  
 
519-254-4824 
 
 
Unemployed Help Centre:  
 
6955 Cantelon Dr 
 
519-944-4900 
 
 
COUNTY APPLICATION SITES: 
 
Amherstburg Community Services: 519-736-5471 
 
Lakeshore Community Services: 519-728-1435 
 
South Essex Community Council (Leamington): 519-326-8629

2009 ELIGIBILITY TABLE 
 
 
# in Family / Automatic Eligibility / Top Level Financial Range 
 
1 / $17,515 / $21,804 
 
2 / $21,804 / $26,805 
 
3 / $26,805 / $32,546 
 
4 / $32,546 / $36,912 
 
5 / $36,912 / $41,631 
 
6 / $41,631 / $46,350 
 
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
EligibilityFamilies currently in receipt of National Child Benefit (NCBS) * single individuals on fixed or low incomes * utility account must be in name of applicant and applicant must live in residence 
 
Persons in receipt of Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) or Ontario Works (OW) are not eligible. They must contact their caseworker(s) to discuss Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB) or Discretionary Funding through OW
ApplicationApplication process required * proof of age, income, expenses, threat of termination of services or proof of termination of services required
Subjects
SubjectsCredit counselling ; Discounts ; Financial assistance ; Financial programs ; Gas ; Heating

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