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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CWD6172 | Last Modified: 05 Dec 2019 | Last Full Update: 24 Jan 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Offers financial assistance for low-income families and individuals living below the poverty line to pay for the next delivery of wood, oil or propane 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 Program pays up to $600 for furnace oil, propane, cord wood and wood pellets, 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 cord wood and pellets May also be able to assist with municipal sewer and water bills for low-income individuals with a disconnection notice * Will provide up to $500 * 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 United Way Bruce Grey will contact for assessment |
| 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 |