The Salvation Army Emergency HousingWoodstock, ON
Contact Info:
Contact: Joyce Townson
Phone: 519-539-7235 or 519-539-6166
Fax: 519-539-8796
Email: joycetownson@hotmail.com saemerghouse@rogers.com
Website www.woodstocksalvationarmy.com/index.html
Address: 906 James Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 1S4
Office hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Service description:Eligibility Criteria:
NOTE: Rent Bank grants/loans are not available to pay utilities or other household expenses.
Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or have Landed Immigrant or Refugee Claimants Status (verification required).
Applicants must be living in rental accommodations that is affordable under normal circumstances with consideration to the household income.
Applicants must have a stable housing history.
Applicants must not be homeowners.
Applicants must not have received housing subsidy benefits under the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program.
Applicants must not be in receipt of rent bank assistance under any other program except in exceptional circumstances.
Applicants for loans must have a bank account (or be willing to open an account prior to the loan being approved) that can be used for post-dated cheques or pre-authorized debit.
Applicants must provide the following documentation at the time of application:
Landlord, name, address and phone number.
Proof of Income (cheque stubs)
Photo ID (health card, drivers license)
Proof of rental cost
Notice of Eviction (or other indication of impending eviction action, such as Tribunal Notice, Lawyer's letter)
Procedure of application-How long does it take to process an application?
Week to ten days from application to payment of arrears
Rent bank loans are provided for: Payment of 2 months rent arrears to prevent eviction
Accepting applications from: Clients who have received a Notice of Hearing and are appearing at the Tribunal meeting because they are in imminent danger of eviction from current housing
Maximum loan/grant provided, max months rent: Maximum loan or grant is for 2 months rent arrears up to $750.00 per month to be repaid in equal payment over a period of 24 months.
How do you collect repayments? Post Dated Cheques or direct payment from Ontario Works
Do you operate the winter warmth program as well? Yes
Funded by: Provincial Funding through Oxford County
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