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Housing Stability Bank
London Centre of Hope
281 Wellington St
London, ON
N6B 2L4
281 Wellington St
London, ON
N6B 2L4
519-964-3663 ext 300
Toll-Free: Emergency Utility Assistance (United Way of Greater Simcoe):1-855-487-5327
Fax: 519-661-0500
Mon, Thu 8am-6pm * Tue, Wed, Fri 8am-4pm
Last Updated: Oct 24, 2023: Suggest an edit
Application
Emergency Utility Assistance Program: To determine eligibility and complete intake application, call the United Way of Greater Simcoe toll free at 1-855-487-5327 * assistance with filling application can be obtained using procedure below
All other programs: Applications available by appointment only * to book appointment, call 519-964-3663 ext 300, email housing@centreofhope.ca
All other programs: Applications available by appointment only * to book appointment, call 519-964-3663 ext 300, email housing@centreofhope.ca
Eligibility / Target Population
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
Fees
Free
Executives
Jon DeActis - Executive Director
jon.deactis@salvationarmy.ca
Sarah Collins - Program Director
sarah.collins@salvationarmy.ca
jon.deactis@salvationarmy.ca
Sarah Collins - Program Director
sarah.collins@salvationarmy.ca
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpretation available upon request
Area Served
London
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Financial assistance to low income Londoners to obtain and retain housing, and for those at risk of homelessness
Housing Stability Bank includes:
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)
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 * consumers may apply online (OntarioElectricitySupport.ca), or with the assistance of Housing Stability Bank locations * contact the Housing Stability Bank for more information
MONEY COACH Services - One-to-one coaching regarding financial matters * includes budgeting, banking, direct deposits, credit and debt management, benefit entitlement, completing applications * call 519-964-3663 ext 340 or 341 to make an appointment
Housing Stability Bank includes:
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)
- Effective Jan 1, 2017, to obtain an Emergency Utility Assistance Gas Arrears Grant through the Housing Stability Bank, applicants must first complete intake process conducted by the United Way of Greater Simcoe * final applications will be processed by the Housing Stability Bank
- To determine eligibility and complete intake application, call the United Way of Greater Simcoe toll free at 1-855-487-5327
- Once eligibility is determined, the Housing Stability Bank will contact eligible applicants to set up an appointment to begin processing their application at a Housing Stability Bank location
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 * consumers may apply online (OntarioElectricitySupport.ca), or with the assistance of Housing Stability Bank locations * contact the Housing Stability Bank for more information
MONEY COACH Services - One-to-one coaching regarding financial matters * includes budgeting, banking, direct deposits, credit and debt management, benefit entitlement, completing applications * call 519-964-3663 ext 340 or 341 to make an appointment
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About Us
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
Last Updated: Oct 24, 2023: Suggest an edit