Applicants must be residents of South, Central, or North Frontenac Township. Low-income families with children 0-18, low-income seniors, and physically disabled adults will be given equal consideration. Single adults and couples with no dependents will be considered based on income and situation. Applicants must have exhausted all other resources. Applicants must be living in a housing situation they consider affordable, permanent, and adequate.
| Household Size | Annual Income Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $24,500 |
| 2 Person | $29,500 |
| 3 Person | $34,500 |
| Greater than 4 Persons | $44,500 |
(Maximum $400.00)
Community Caring is a charitable organization in Hartington that sells gently used clothing. They provide our organization with annual funding to offer financial assistance for heating, hydro, personal health expenses and groceries. This program is for one-time emergencies and not for recurring use. This program is available to residents of South Frontenac Township only.
The Consolidated Homelessness Prevention Programs are designed to assist tenants and homeowners in maintaining their housing. These programs may be accessed once annually.
(Maximum $1500.00)
Homeowners can apply for assistance with mortgage or property tax arrears.
(Maximum $750.00)
Tenants can apply for assistance with either first or last months rent.
(Maximum $1500.00)
Grants are available to assist with heating and utility upgrades such as oil tank or fuel pipe replacement. Proof of work required must be submitted with the application. If the work required exceeds $1000, up to three quotes may be requested.
(Maximum $750.00)
The Homelessness Prevention Program assists individuals in maintaining their housing when faced with loss of housing due to property tax arrears or in extenuating circumstances mortgage arrears. This program may be accessed once annually.
(Maximum $200.00)
Share the Warmth is a provincial organization that partners with local organizations between November and March. Grants are available to assist with hydro, oil and wood purchases. This program may be accessed once annually.
(Maximum $ Two Months Arrears)
The Interim Rent Bank Program assists individuals in maintaining their housing when faced with the possibility of eviction due to rental arrears. This program is for one-time access and not for recurring use.
(Maximum $750.00)
The Interim Utility Bank assists individuals in maintaining their energy source when faced with the possibility of disconnection or non-delivery due to arrears. This program may be accessed once annually.
(Maximum $450.00)
Offered through United Way, the Winter Warmth Fund operates from December to April. It offers grants to low-income applicants faced with disconnection of their heating source due to arrears. This program may be accessed once annually.