PROGRAM NAME: LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance

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Website: http://www.Amherstburg-cs.com

Primary Need: Advocacy/Support, Low-Income Support

Description: Low Income Energy Assistance Porgram (LEAP) one-time emergency financial assistance. Program runs throughout the year. Maximum grant is $500 per fuel per household per year ($600 for electrically heated homes). Grant is credited directly towards energy bill. Agency can arrange a 21 day hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed. May be available to low-income customers of electricity distributers (and unit sub-metering providers) experiencing difficulties paying current arrears; decision will be based on several factors including long-term viability of the account. A disconnection notice is not required to be eligible.

Languages: English, French

Contact: 519-736-5471

Areas Served: Amherstburg, Harrow, LaSalle

Address: 179 Victoria Street South , Amherstburg ON N9V-3N5

Age Served: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, All

Genders Served: All, Female, Male, Undisclosed

Target Population: Adults, Families, Individuals, Youth

Days of Operation: Mon - Fri

Office Hours: 9-5

Referral: Application process required. Pre-screening by telephone before in-person interview: documents required for interview include proof of lease or mortgage, proof of household income and recent bank statement.

Restrictions: One-time emergency financial assistance. Maximum grant is $500 per fuel per household per year ($600 for electrically heated homes).

Fees: None

Handicap Accessibility: fully

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