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Program:
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Sioux Lookout Office - LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance
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Address:
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PO Box 609
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B1
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Street Address:
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64 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at King St next to Tikinagan Child and Family Services
- Closest intersection is at King St and 5th Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Accessible from street level, no automatic push button door; Parking -- Not accessible, no handicapped parking spot; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
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Service Description:
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Administers and delivers social services to the citizens of the District of Kenora
Delivers one time emergency financial assistance to Sioux Lookout Hydro, Hydro One and Synergy North (formerly Kenora Hydro) customers who qualifyMaximum grant is $500 per fuel per household per year, grant is credited directly toward electricity billAgency may be able to arrange a hold on a disconnection notice while a case is being reviewedAll decisions can be appealed
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Application:
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Contact local KDSB office to apply for program
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Customers of Sioux Lookout Hydro, Hydro One and Synergy North (formerly Kenora Hydro) 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
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