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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CWD6172 | Last Modified: 10 Dec 2020 | Last Full Update: 06 Jan 2020 |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response As of March 16, 2020, the United Way of Bruce Grey has temporarily closed its offices to the public until further notice. Please call or email for assistance. Regular Service: Offers financial assistance for low-income families and individuals living below the poverty line to assist with utility payments. A venture of the United Way of Bruce Grey and funded by community donations. The financial assistance offered by the program is coordinated with a network of community agencies working in partnership with Bruce County and Grey County Housing as well as other community partners. For furnace oil, propane, cord wood and wood pellets, the program pays up to $600 pending funding availability and meeting the program's criteria. If approved the program pays for current needs or the next delivery - it does not cover arrears. For all COD (cash on delivery), requires pre-approval prior to ordering of any product - oil, propane or wood products. For electricity and natural gas: Customers of Wellington North Power (WNP) aka North Wellington Hydro are eligible for arrears assistance. For customers of Hydo One and Enbridge, if LEAP funds (natural gas and electricity) are exhausted, this fund MAY also support natural gas and electricity applications. For sewer and water: Will provide only up to $500. May also be able to assist with municipal sewer and water bills for low-income individuals with at least 2 billing periods in arrears. Grant is credited directly towards the bill for the following municipalities: Meaford: homeowners and renters Owen Sound : renters only Saugeen Shores: renters only May provide up to $500 for furnace repairs. Repairs cannot be already done. May require a second opinion before repair work is started Financial budgeting assistance is provided with this program. |
| Service Details | |
| 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 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: Max income for 2 or fewer in the household: $28,000 Max income for 3 or 4 in the household: $39,000 Max income for 5 or more in the household: $48,000 |
| Application | Grey and Bruce County residents call 2-1-1 to apply or to determine funding availability and eligibility Documentation will be requested at time of follow up with United Way - may be able to fax or email to United Way office if transportation is an issue |
| 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 doorbell at front door and staff will come downstairs ; meetings can be held in the community when appropriate and needed |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | To apply dial 2-1-1 * Office: 519-376-1560 |
| Toll Free Phone | To apply dial 2-1-1 * Office: 1-800-794-1728 |
| Fax | Office: 519-376-5458 |
| assist@unitedwaybg.com | |
| Website | www.unitedwayofbrucegrey.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedwaybrucegrey Twitter: twitter.com/werpossibility |
| Primary Contact | Karen Baxter, Utility Assistance Co-ordinator, United Way of Bruce Grey; Phone: (Business) 519-376-1560; Email: assist@unitedwaybg.com |