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Community support

  • community information and referral
  • assistance in filling out government and housing forms, call for information
  • income tax clinic
  • phone and mail registry service
  • computer, Internet and email access
  • online resource directory
  • case management
  • advocacy
  • peer-supported community events/festivals and hobby groups

Housing Trusteeship Services
Money management services to help clients stay housed by assisting in paying rent to avoid evictions

  • financial literacy skills (budgeting, bill assistance, allowances)
  • landlord and tenant mediation
  • follow-up support and community links

Toronto Rent Bank, 416-397-7368
Grants to low-income households who are in rental arrears or need to move into more suitable housing

  • Neighbourhood Information Post program coordinating agency


Energy Assistance Programs
Financial assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their utility bills, and have exhausted all other sources of financial support

Assistance with energy programs; funds eligible clients to reconnect, prevent disconnection or to assist in the payment of energy arrears for hydro, gas or oil service

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Application

Call or visit website for information

Eligibility

Low income individuals and families
Residency Requirements: Housing Trustee Services, Toronto Rent Bank and Energy Assistance Programs -- Toronto; all other services Bloor St E/Danforth Ave (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Yonge St (west) to Don Valley Parkway (east)

Languages

Other languages may be available

Physical Access

Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms Staff assistance necessary to access elevator

Fees

None
211 Ontario

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