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Housing Stability Bank

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London Centre of Hope
281 Wellington St
London, ON
N6B 2L4
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519-964-3663 ext 300
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Toll-Free: Emergency Utility Assistance (United Way of Greater Simcoe):1-855-487-5327
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Fax: 519-661-0500
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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

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

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation available upon request

Area Served

London

Accessibility

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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

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
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