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District of Rainy River Services Board - Fort Frances Office - LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance

Fort Frances Office - LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance

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450 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1H2
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807-274-5349 Ext 306
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Toll-Free: 1-800-265-5349
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Fax: 807-274-0678
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Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Last updated: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Contact local Ontario Works office of community of residence

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • May be available to low-income customers of Atikokan Hydro and Fort Frances Power Corporation (and unit sub-metering providers) experiencing difficulty paying current arrears

  • Decision will be based on several factors including long-term viability of the account

  • Disconnection notice is not required to be eligible

Fees

None

Contacts

Shelley Shute - Director of Integrated Services
807-274-5349 Ext 306 * shelley.shute@rrdssab.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Delivers LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance on behalf of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB)
  • Delivers a one time emergency financial assistance to Atikokan Hydro and Fort Frances Power customers
  • Maximum grant is $650 in emergency assistance for their electricity bills ($780 if the home is heated electrically) - grant is credited directly toward electricity bill
  • Agency may be able to arrange a hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being reviewed
  • All decisions can be appealed

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Last updated: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit
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