Willowbridge Community Services offers utilities assistance programs. Including:
- Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - low-income families can apply online or through the agency to receive a monthly credit ($40 - $113) on their hydro bill for 2-5 years, they can re-apply again if the program is still in existence Find out more at: https://ontarioelectricitysupport.ca/
- Union Gas Customers: LEAP is a province-wide program which helps low-income families and individuals living at or below the poverty line who have exhausted all other sources of financial support. Approved low-income households receive a one-time grant to assist in paying for natural gas bills, up to a maximum of $500 (program available while funds last).
To access this program contact 1-855-487-5327
Organizations that offer this Service
Sites that offer this Service
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30-16:30
Tuesday:
8:30-16:30
Wednesday:
8:30-16:30
Thursday:
8:30-16:30
Friday:
8:30-16:30
Saturday:
Closed
Work: 905-574-5151
220 Cranbrook Dr
Hamilton, ON
L9C 4T2
Eligibility
Availability of funding from LEAP is limited to individuals from low-income households that satisfy one or more of the following conditions:
- have energy bills that are currently in arrears;
- have recently received a disconnection notice;
- are experiencing personal circumstances that make it difficult to pay a current energy bill
Areas Served
Brantford
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
Program
Fees vary by program.
Languages
English
Application Instructions
Call to check the availability of funds for LEAP program
Application required to apply for assistance with Union Gas bill contact 1-855-487-5327
ON211 Regional Partner
Contact Brant
Classifications
Last Full Update
August 10, 2021