Community Resources for Immediate Needs

Emergency Support Grants

https://www.labattbettertogether.ca/

Program Description:

• This program provides funding for basic essentials and support services to improve the quality of life of individuals and families in need, such as clothing, footware, food, or household needs.
• Grant amounts typically range from $200 - $4000.

Elgibility Requirements:

• Adult Canadian resident with low income
• Require Basic Essentials or Supports to Improve Quality of Life
• For full detailed eligibility information visit: https://www.labattbettertogether.ca/docs/default-source/default-document-library/labatt-better-together-application-criteria-and-grant-policies.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Utilities

Preventing Homelessness in Peel Program (PHIPP)

Phone: 905-793-9200

Program Description:

• This program provides one-time emergency assistance to low-income families and individuals at risk of losing their housing. Supports include immediate support to pay outstanding bills, (ie: hydro, water), and prevent eviction.

Eligibility Requirement:

• Must not have accessed the program before.
• Must be in immediate danger of utility disruption, or already have had services terminated, or at imminent danger of eviction.

Funerals

To Apply:

Call 905-793-9200 and press 0 (Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm)

Program Description:

• The Region of Peel can provide funds for Funeral Services:
  • No visitation/service
  • One visitation and service, plus cremation or burial
• Must be approved prior to making arrangements.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The deceased person must have been a current Peel resident who did not have resources to pay for their funeral
• Detailed eligibility criteria can be accessed at the following link: https://www.peelregion.ca/help/funeral-help/

Telephone/Voicemail Service

https://johnhoward.on.ca/peel-halton-dufferin/services/community-services-program/

Program Description

Provision of a personal telephone number where messages can be left and retrieved through a customized password, from any telephone, to individuals who qualify, at a nominal cost.

Eligibility Requirements

Qualification is based on an assessment of need

211 - Community and Social Services Helpline

Call: 2-1-1

Toll-free: 1-877-330-3213

TTY: 1-888-340-1001

Website Search Engine: https://211ontario.ca/

Program Description

• Helps to find programs and services in your community.
• Navigate the network of human services quickly and easily.

Eligibility Requirements

• Available to all residents of Ontario.

Emergency Needs for those on Social Assistance

In exceptional circumstances, Ontario Works can provide emergency interim support for families in need. Ontario Works staff may be able to support community members who are in immediate financial need so it is important for clients to provide updates to their workers.

Furniture

https://www.furniturebank.org/

Program Description

• helps homeless individuals/families, women and children escaping abusive situations, newcomer families, refugees, and those needing a fresh start

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, an assessment or referral for an appointment is required and made through contacting a Partner Agency:

View Link for List of Agencies:

https://www.furniturebank.org/receive-furniture/agencies/

Winter or Work Clothing - Labatt Better Together Grants

https://www.labattbettertogether.ca/

Program Description:

• This program provides funding for seasonal clothing for families in need.
• Grant amounts typically range from $200 - $4000.

Elgibility Requirements:

• Adult Canadian resident with low income
• Require Basic Essentials or Supports to Improve Quality of Life
• For full detailed eligibility information visit: https://www.labattbettertogether.ca/docs/default-source/default-document-library/labatt-better-together-application-criteria-and-grant-policies.pdf?sfvrsn=4

Winter Clothing - St. Peter’s Church Erindale

1745 Dundas Street West

Mississauga, ON L5K 2E1

(905) 828-1588, Ext: 64

Program Description:

• In November they give out winter coats/hats/mitts to everyone in need who comes.

Program Eligibility:

• Serves the local commuity - Postal codes: L5B, L5C, L5H, L5J, L5K, L5L