| Program: | LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance | ||
| Organization: |
UHC - Hub of Opportunities |
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| Description of Services: |
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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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | 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) | ||
| Application: | 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 | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Windsor and Essex County | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-944-4900 | ||
| Fax: | 519-944-9184 | ||
| Email: | uhc@uhc.ca | ||
| Website: | www.uhc.ca/keep-the-heat/ | ||
| Address: |
6955 Cantelon Dr Windsor, ON N8T 3J9 |
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| Intersection: | Cantelon Dr and Lauzon Pkwy | ||
| Location: | Windsor (East) | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/22/2025 |