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| Alternate Name |
LEAP ; Low-Income Energy Assistance Program |
| Former Name |
Perth and District Food Bank |
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| Located In Community |
Perth |
| Address & Map |
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| Intersection |
Gore St E and Halton St |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
| Parking |
Free parking |
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| Description (Service) |
Advocacy Office to apply for LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) one-time emergency financial assistance * program runs throughout the year * 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 |
| Hours |
Mon, Fri 2 pm-5 pm * Tue 12 noon-3 pm * Wed 3 pm-6 pm |
| Areas Served |
Lanark County |
| Eligibility |
May be available to low-income customers of Hydro One and Ottawa River Power Corporation experiencing difficulty paying current arrears * decision will be based on several factors including long-term viability of the account * a disconnection notice is not required to be eligible |
| Application |
Pre-screening by telephone before in-person interview * documents required for interview include proof of lease or mortgage, proof of household income and recent bank statement * clients can only apply for LEAP once per calendar year
For the complete list of Social Agencies offering the LEAP program, click here |
| Languages |
English |
| Fees |
None |
| Service Categories |
Utility Assistance |
| Waiting List |
No |
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| Office Phone |
613-267-6428 ext 29 |
| Toll Free Phone |
Hydro One customers 1-855-487-5327 |
| E-Mail |
info@thetablecfc.org |
| Website |
www.thetablecfc.org |
| Primary Contact |
Beth Schilling, Social Justice and Advocacy Coordinator; Phone: 613-267-6428 ext 4; Email: beth@thetablecfc.org |
| Primary Executive |
Ramsey Hart, Executive Director; Phone: 613-267-6428 ext 8; Email: ramsey@thetablecfc.org |
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| Established |
1998 |
| Funding |
Sponsored by Ontario Energy Board, funded by all utility ratepayers through the distribution rates of each utility |
| Resources |
Website |
| Accreditation |
No |
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