| Program: | Housing Stability Bank | ||
| Organization: |
Salvation Army (The) - London - Centre of Hope |
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| Description of Services: |
Financial assistance to low income Londoners to obtain and retain housing, and for those at risk of homelessness Rental Assistance Program - Interest-free loans to assist with rental arrears, first month's rent (ODSP recipients only) and/or last month's rent Emergency Utility Assistance - Grants (until grant funds are exhausted annually) or interest-free loans to assist with utility arrears (gas, electricity or water) Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) - Intake agency for LEAP for low-income customers of London Hydro to help pay overdue bills Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - Ongoing assistance applied directly as credit on the bills of eligible low-income electricity consumers/households * credit amount based on the number of people living in the home and total household income |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Applicants must reside in London * must meet income requirements * must be employed or receiving a regular source of income, such as OW, ODSP, CPP or pension * must have paid back any previous loans to the Housing Stability Bank * must attend eligibility appointment | ||
| Application: |
Emergency Utility Assistance - Gas: Call United Way of Greater Simcoe at 1-855-487-5327 for intake LEAP and other HSB programs: Call or visit website |
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| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; French | ||
| Area(s) Served: | London | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-964-3663 ext 300 | ||
| Fax: | 519-661-0500 | ||
| Email: | londoncoh.hsb@salvationarmy.ca | ||
| Website: | centreofhope.ca/housing-stability-bank | ||
| Address: |
281 Wellington St London, ON N6B 2L4 |
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| Intersection: | Wellington St and Horton St | ||
| Location: | London (Central) | ||
| Hours: | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8am-4pm * Thu 8am-6pm | ||
| Contacts: |
Melissa Jeffrey - Program Manager melissa.jeffrey@salvationarmy.ca |
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The Housing Stability Bank, formerly known as The Rent Bank, is offered by the Housing Support Services of The Salvation Army Centre of Hope and in cooperation with the City of London
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Jan 9, 2025 |