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Program:
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LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance
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Phone Numbers:
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519-944-4900
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Fax:
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519-944-9184
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Address:
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6955 Cantelon Dr
Windsor, ON
N8T 3J9
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Intersection:
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Cantelon Dr and Lauzon Pkwy
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Location:
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Windsor (East)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
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Service Description:
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Access centre to apply for LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program):
* one-time emergency financial assistance per calendar year
* program runs year round
* 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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Pre-screening by telephone before in-person interview * Documents required for interview include:
Current energy bills from their residence * Notice of Service Disconnection, if applicable * Applicant identification- two pieces of I.D. from the main applicant, and one piece from each of the other household members * Copy of rental receipt, lease or mortgage document * Proof of household income- cheque stubs, a letter from the employer and/or income tax return * Bank statement(chequing and/or savings) from the last 60 days
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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May be available to low-income customers of natural gas or 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 required to be eligible (Questions regarding clients who are in arrears and not in receipt of disconnection notice, call for details)
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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French reception
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Area Served:
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Windsor and Essex County
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Last Updated:
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11/26/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=183563
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