Description
Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response
For electricity and natural gas: Customers of Wellington North Power (WNP) aka North Wellington Hydro are eligible for arrears assistance. For customers of Hydro One, Westario Power and Enbridge, if LEAP funds (natural gas and electricity) are exhausted, this fund MAY also support natural gas and electricity applications. Westario Power applicants should call Bruce County Housing at 1-800-265-3022. |
Service Details
Public Comments | December 6, 2023 - many cord wood providers are out of wood and no longer delivering. Applicants to the cord wood program MUST confirm with a wood provider that they are able to deliver $700 of wood, should the applicant be successful with an application. Name and contact information for the wood provider should be part of the 2-1-1 application. The United Way is unable to source cord wood for applicants. Cord wood providers must also be willing to take a cheque. The United Way does not pay in cash. Furnace oil and propane: The United Way is tracking minimum deliveries. Depending upon the per litre price, the grant of $700 may NOT be enough to cover the cost of a minimum delivery. Applicants should be cautioned that they may need to provide additional funding directly to their provider before a delivery can be made. They can ask their provider directly what the minimum liter delivery is. |
Hours | Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm Dates: Can access program once per 12 months from Jul 1 to Jun 30 (unless funds are depleted) |
Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up
Low-income households who are at risk of disconnection or need assistance for oil, propane, cord wood and pellets and have exhausted all other sources of financial support. If LEAP funds (natural gas and electricity) are exhausted this fund MAY also support natural gas and electricity applications.
Applicants need to meet income requirements. Bill must be in the applicant's name. Approval of grant MUST be done prior to ordering of product. United Way Bruce Grey will contact for assessment. General Income guidelines:
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Application | Grey and Bruce County residents call 2-1-1 to apply or to determine funding availability and eligibility. |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Address and Location
Located In Community | Owen Sound |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | 9th St E and 4th Ave E |
Physical Access | Not Accessible - No elevator. Ring bell at front door and staff will come downstairs |
Contact information
Office Phone | 2-1-1, To apply dial ; 519-376-1560 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-794-1728 |
Fax | 519-376-5458, Office |
assist@unitedwaybg.com | |
Website | https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/services-offered/utility-assistance-program |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Unitedwaybrucegrey Twitter: https://twitter.com/werpossibility |
Primary Contact | Karen Baxter, Utility Assistance Co-ordinator; Phone: 519-376-1560; Email: assist@unitedwaybg.com |
Mailing Address | 380 9th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 1P1 |
Categories
CWD_NEWHUB_HEADINGGROUPS | Child, Youth & Family ; Financial Assistance ; Health Care ; Housing |
CWD_NEWHUB_HEADINGS | Financial Assistance Programs ; Home Support Programs ; Utility Assistance ; Utility Payment Assistance |