PROGRAM NAME: LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance

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Website: http://www.secc.on.ca/

Primary Need: Low-Income Support

Description: Access centre to apply for LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) one-time emergency financial assistance.  The program runs throughout the year and offers a maximum grant of $500 per fuel per household per year.  The grant is credited directly toward electricity bill.  THe agency may be able to arrange a hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being reviewed and all decisions can be appealed.

Languages: English, Other languages upon request

Contact: 519-326-8629

Areas Served: Kingsville, Leamington

Address: 215 Talbot St East, Leamington, Ontario N8H 3X5

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: 8:30am to 4:30pm

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

Restrictions: May be available to low-income customers of electricity distributors (and unit sub-metering providers) experiencing difficulty 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.

Fees: None

Handicap Accessibility: Fully Accessible

Additional Notes: The office is open on Tuesdays from 8:30am to 8:00pm.

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