Emergency Energy
Assistance
The Emergency Energy Assistance Program provides emergency
financial
relief to
cover the cost of utility bill arrears in order to avoid disconnection
of service. Emergency funding is available to households once
every 2 years. Applicants must meet income criteria, have received
a disconnection notice, have paid at least $50 in the past 4
months towards the utility and be the person named on the bill. The
program starts January 4, 2011 and operates throughout the year.
Please call to schedule an appointment:
519-661-0343 Ext 300. Evening and Saturday
appointments are available.
Funding for this prgram is provided by:
City of London, London Hydro, Union Gas, Sisters of St.
Joseph and private donors.
We administer THAW, LEAP and Winter Warmth.
Rent Bank
The Rent Bank provides an
interest-free loan to assist
tenants to maintain safe and affordable housing while avoiding
eviction. Applicants
must meet income criteria and have an ongoing source of income; must be
in the
process of
eviction (in receipt of an N4 or L1) and the housing must be
sustainable and
protected under the Residential Tenancy Act.
All loans are repaid through
a preauthorized payment plan
negotiated upon approval of the loan.
Applications are completed
by
appointment only at the Centre Of Hope and the library
locations listed above. Please call the Housing Support Services
information
line at 519-661-0343 Ext.300.
Healthy H.O.M.E.S. Program
The Housing Outreach for Maintenance, Education and
Stability Program
The Healthy H.O.M.E.S. Program is a 6-8
week program,
intended to assist individuals and families who are experiencing
homelessness or are close to homelessness make healthy lifestyle
choices and increase their physical activities and community
participation.
Workshop topics include:
- Healthy
and Active Lifestyles
- Wellness:
Communication, Stress Management and Conflict Resolution
- Home
Maintenance / Healthy Homes
- Healthy
Eating on a Budget
- Personal and
Home Safety
- Community
Resources
- Dealing With
Discrimination
The program is offered in
partnership with more than 10
community agencies in London. Individuals who participate in the program
receive take-home kits,
as well as a certificate of completion to present to potential
landlords. Sessions
are held in various locations throughout the city.
For
more information
and to find out about upcoming sessions please contact Housing Support
Services
at the Centre of Hope 519-661-0343 Ext. 300.
This Program is funded by The Government of Ontario and The
City of London