United Way Perth-Huron, No Physical Address - Perth County, Urgent Needs Fund

United Way Perth-Huron

Site: No Physical Address - Perth County

Service: Urgent Needs Fund

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Record #: PER1652

Last Modified: 10 Jul 2023

Last Full Update: 21 Jul 2022

Description

Description (Service)

A discretionary fund available to provide individuals in Perth and Huron experiencing or at-risk of poverty emergency financial assistance with modest one-time grants to address basic needs including:

food security (e.g. grocery gift card, baby food, etc.);
transportation (e.g. gas gift card, taxi voucher, bus ticket, medical transportation, etc.);
basic needs (e.g. clothing, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies, footwear, etc.) including delivery of items;
employment readiness (e.g. professional clothing, professional development opportunities, workshops, training certificate, etc.);
social integration (e.g. access to a cellphone or phone cards, computer rentals, etc.);
health and wellness (e.g. medication, emergency dental, eyeglasses, etc.);
housing start-up costs (e.g. furniture, kitchen supplies, bedding, mattress, etc.);
child care;
family supports (e.g. parenting courses, educational resources and supplies for children/youth);
personal Identification (e.g. birth certificate, health card, SIN, driver's license);
student assistance for elementary and high school students (books, supplies, registration / application fees); and/or,
mental health supports;
income tax filing costs;
utilities

Requests for assistance will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Service Details

Hours	2-1-1 available 24/7
Areas Served	Perth County
Eligibility	Individuals must reside in Perth County or Huron County, have exhausted all other funding options, be over 18 OR homeless youth, and meet income eligibility criteria.
Application	Call 2-1-1
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Stratford
Address & Map	stratford, ON Canada
Physical Access	Not applicable

Contact Information

Office Phone	2-1-1, Intakes
Toll Free Phone	1-877-818-8867
Fax	519-273-9350
E-Mail	info@perthhuron.unitedway.ca
Website	https://perthhuron.unitedway.ca/community-resources/urgent-needs-fund-for-individuals/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UWPH1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unitedwayph/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-way-of-perth-huron Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnitedWayPH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UnitedWPH
Mailing Address	United Centre; 32 Erie St Stratford, ON Canada N5A 2M4

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