Winter Warmth

WINTER WARMTH

Open to families, seniors, terminally ill and disabled persons living at or near the poverty level by providing direct, needs-based relief to low income households and relief agencies by purchasing energy from participating utilities on behalf of eligible recipients.

Location:
North Hamilton Community Health Centre (554 John St. North)

Meeting Times:
Available all year, by appointment only

Goals of Program:

• To purchase heat and energy on behalf of applicants.
• To assist moms with kids, families whose parents have lost their jobs, people who can no longer earn a living because illness prevents them from working and seniors living alone on small pensions which leave them with limited income.
• To provide case management by referring applicants to agencies and other parallel energy assistance programs throughout the province of Ontario.

Description of Program (activities, participants, etc.):

• This program runs throughout the year and all applicants must go through a screening process before help can be administered.
• All applicants must meet criteria in order to be eligible for assistance.

For more information, please contact:
Diana DeSimone: 905-523-6611 ext. 223