PROGRAM NAME: Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Emergency Financial Assistance

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Website: http://www.caunh.ca

Primary Need: Low-Income Support

Description: Access centre to apply for LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) 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 toward energy bill. Agency can arrange a 21-day hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being assessed. All decisions can be appealed.

Languages: English

Contact: 519-977-7782

Areas Served: Windsor

Address: 180 Tecumseh Rd E, Ste 3, Windsor ON N8X 2P8

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

Genders Served: All, Female, Male, Undisclosed

Target Population: Adults, Individuals, Youth

Days of Operation: Mon - Fri

Office Hours: 9am - 5pm

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: A disconnection notice is not required to be eligible.

Handicap Accessibility: fully

Additional Notes: 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.

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