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	Organization / Program Name(s)	Located In	Description (Brief)
Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention	Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention	Toronto Downtown Central	COVID-19 -- physical offices are closed * health promotion and support still offered by phone, video conferencing, social media * for support call 416-831-9729 or email e.akan-essien@black-cap.com fo ... [More]
Burlington. Finance Department, Property Tax Rebate / Deferral	Burlington. Finance Department, Property Tax Rebate / Deferral	Burlington	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) City staff continue to work remotely and are ready to assist the community in the delivery of as many services as possible * for information and ... [More]
Canada. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, National Office	Canada. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, National Office	Ottawa	Canada’s national housing agency * helps enhance the quality, affordability and choice of housing * works to enhance housing finance options * assists those who cannot afford housing in the private ma ... [More]
Canada. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, National Office, Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program for small business	Canada. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, National Office, Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program for small business	Ottawa	Relief program for small businesses experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. * Offers unsecured, forgivable loans to eligible commercial property owners to reduce the rent owed by their impact ... [More]
Canada. Canada Revenue Agency, Ottawa - 333 Laurier Ave, Federal Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions - People with Disabilities	Canada. Canada Revenue Agency, Ottawa - 333 Laurier Ave, Federal Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions - People with Disabilities	Ottawa	Information about Federal tax credits, deductions and exemptions specifically for people with disabilities can be obtained at www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-cred ... [More]
Canada. Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency	Canada. Natural Resources Canada, Office of Energy Efficiency	Ottawa	Energy efficiency organization * energy conservation, energy efficiency and information on transportation and alternative fuels * strengthens and expands Canada's commitment to energy efficiency by ad ... [More]
Canadian Cancer Society, Telephone and online service only, Cancer Information Service	Canadian Cancer Society, Telephone and online service only, Cancer Information Service	Toronto Downtown	The Canadian Cancer Society's webinar series about Cancer and COVID-19 can be accessed online . Canada-wide bilingual information service provides information about cancer, community resources, and ot ... [More]
Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, Ottawa - National Defence, Support Our Troops Fund	Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, Ottawa - National Defence, Support Our Troops Fund	Ottawa	Provides Canadian Forces personnel (both serving and veterans) and their families with financial distress loans and grants, emergency grants, special needs grants, camp grants, scholarships, education ... [More]
Canadian Tire Jumpstart	Canadian Tire Jumpstart	Toronto	Assists with the costs associated with registration, equipment and/or transportation for sports and physical activities for eligible children
Canadian Tire Jumpstart, Halton Hills Chapter	Canadian Tire Jumpstart, Halton Hills Chapter	Halton Hills	Assists with costs associated with registration, equipment and/or transportation for sports and physical activities for eligible children
Ceridian Cares	Ceridian Cares	Manitoba	Provides grants and funding directly to recipients in need * funds are donated by employees and collected through fundraising events Grants provided: * clothing (including seasonal and work clothes) * ... [More]
Child's Voice Foundation, A	Child's Voice Foundation, A	Mississauga	National organization supporting disadvantaged families with children or youth facing illness or disability * Angel Hair for Kids -- provides wig or hair prosthesis made from donor hair * Kids Life Li ... [More]
CNIB, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario, Hamilton East, West Region, Hamilton East - CNIB, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario, Hamilton East, West Region	CNIB, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario, Hamilton East, West Region, Hamilton East - CNIB, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario, Hamilton East, West Region	Hamilton East	Due to COVID-19 this service/organization is experiencing closures or cancellations. Please contact or visit the website for further information. Provides community-based support, knowledge and a nati ... [More]
Connecting Families, No Physical Location, Internet Access for Low Income Families	Connecting Families, No Physical Location, Internet Access for Low Income Families	Canada	* Partnership between the Government of Canada, Computers for Success Canada, and participating Canadian Internet service providers * Program offers low-cost home Internet ($10/month + taxes) and free ... [More]
COVID-19 Financial Relief, Halton	COVID-19 Financial Relief, Halton	Halton Region	FEDERAL PROGRAMS Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan * see website for details Service Canada has begun the gradual and safe reopening of in-person locations across the country by appointment on ... [More]
DEBRA Canada	DEBRA Canada	Oakville	Activities include: * patient programs * education * creating awareness about this rare genetic skin condition
Easter Seals Canada	Easter Seals Canada	Toronto Downtown North	Programs, services, support and assistance for Canadians living with a disability * most services and programs administered by provincial Easter Seals * includes: * assistive and adaptive technology - ... [More]
Easter Seals Ontario, West Region - Halton Region District	Easter Seals Ontario, West Region - Halton Region District	Burlington	Helps children and youth with physical disabilities from all ethnic and religious backgrounds Programs and services include: * funding for essential accessibility and mobility equipment such as wheelc ... [More]
Farley Foundation	Farley Foundation	Milton	Note : As of Dec 10, 2020 available funding has been exhausted until further notice. The Farley Foundation helps low-income pet owners in Ontario by subsidizing the cost of non-elective veterinary ca ... [More]
Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance, Burlington	Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance, Burlington	Burlington	This listing describes the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) credit, and where to get emergency help to pay a utility bill ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (OESP) Applies $35-$113 credit d ... [More]
Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance, Halton Hills	Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance, Halton Hills	Halton Hills	Gas bills LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance * provides up to $500 assistance with paying bills for low income households where there is danger of disconnection * provide copy of bill, proof rent/mo ... [More]
Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance, Milton	Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance, Milton	Milton	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * The Ontario Government has set up a COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program to assist Residential customers who are having problems paying their ... [More]
Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance, Oakville	Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance, Oakville	Oakville	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * send an email or call for all supports * people are encouraged to send any photos of any documents for intake by email to allow for distancing ... [More]
Greensaver	Greensaver	Etobicoke South	Home Assistance Program (HAP) -- free home improvements to reduce energy use and save on costs Enbridge Home Winterproofing Program (EHWP) and Union Gas Home Winterization Program -- provides free in ... [More]
Grindstone Award Foundation	Grindstone Award Foundation	British Columbia	Provides support to the community by addressing the needs of young, female athletes who have a desire to play hockey but are unable to for financial reasons Fundraising through * donations * annual ch ... [More]
Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, Burlington, Handyman Program	Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga, Burlington, Handyman Program	Burlington	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga has suspended some business operations until further notice: * administration offices are closed (staff ... [More]
Halton Catholic Children's Education Foundation, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, Student Guardian Program	Halton Catholic Children's Education Foundation, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, Student Guardian Program	Burlington	The Student Guardian Program helps students succeed at school by providing financial assistance to families in need, ensuring that all students have equitable opportunities regardless of financial bar ... [More]
Halton Down Syndrome Association	Halton Down Syndrome Association	Milton	Offers a number of different programs and services to assist individuals with Down syndrome and their families * empowers individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential through all stage ... [More]
Halton Hills. Transportation and Public Works, Youth Taxi Scrip Program	Halton Hills. Transportation and Public Works, Youth Taxi Scrip Program	Halton Hills	Discounted taxi transportation service for youth in Halton Hills * available for registered youth residing in Halton Hills * allows riders to call participating taxi companies directly for travel with ... [More]
Halton Learning Foundation	Halton Learning Foundation	Burlington	Helps to eliminate financial barriers to education for students in the Halton District School Board through partnerships with organizations, individuals, private and community foundations. Key focus a ... [More]
Halton. Finance Department, Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program	Halton. Finance Department, Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program	Oakville	* program allows older adult homeowners in Halton with low incomes to defer their full property taxes for as long as they remain eligible * allows participants to focus their financial resources on th ... [More]
Halton. Halton Region Health Department, Low Income Program	Halton. Halton Region Health Department, Low Income Program	Oakville	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) If you need to submit any documents in-person, please place them in the drop box located at the main entrance of Halton Regional Centre. If you ... [More]
Halton. Halton Region Health Department, Oral Health	Halton. Halton Region Health Department, Oral Health	Oakville	Offers resources, information, and supports related to oral health to residents of Halton Region. * oral health screenings at schools and community Health Department clinics * oral health screenings a ... [More]
Halton. Public Works, Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program	Halton. Public Works, Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program	Oakville	Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Halton Regional Facility and Woodlands Operational Centre are currently closed to the public. Residents are encouraged to send applications by e ... [More]
Halton. Public Works, Water & Environment	Halton. Public Works, Water & Environment	Oakville	Water Conservation * Home and Property Owners * Frozen Water Pipes * Indoor Water Efficiency * Toilet Rebates * Outdoor Water Conservation * Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program Wate ... [More]
Halton. Regional Municipality of Halton, Halton Accessibility Repair Program	Halton. Regional Municipality of Halton, Halton Accessibility Repair Program	Oakville	A program that provides limited funding (in the form of both grants and loans) to eligible homeowners for home modifications that are needed to improve accessibility and independent living for a membe ... [More]
Halton. Social and Community Services, SPLIT (Subsidized Passes for Low Income Transit)	Halton. Social and Community Services, SPLIT (Subsidized Passes for Low Income Transit)	Halton Region	SPLIT helps with public transit costs for low income residents in Burlington, Milton and Oakville; and ActiVan tickets and taxi scrip dollars in Halton Hills * offers eligible low income Halton reside ... [More]
Halton. Social and Community Services, Housing Stability Fund	Halton. Social and Community Services, Housing Stability Fund	Oakville	The fund's purpose is to help with stabilizing housing for residents of Halton Region who require assistance * offers individuals and families one time assistance with issues including last month's re ... [More]
Halton. Social and Community Services - Children's Services, Child Care - Fee Subsidy Program	Halton. Social and Community Services - Children's Services, Child Care - Fee Subsidy Program	Oakville	Children's Services Division: * provides support to families and child care programs for children in Halton Region Fee Subsidy program: * provides financial assistance to eligible Halton parents who n ... [More]
How to Find - Affordable Housing & Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes, Halton	How to Find - Affordable Housing & Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes, Halton	Halton Region	Explains different housing types and how to apply, and directs to other housing-related listings in this directory * for emergency shelters see separate listing here NONPROFIT HOUSING Housing operated ... [More]