Niagara Emergency Energy Fund
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Older Adult Categories - Niagara	Financial - Assistance Programs ; FINANCIAL (ALL)
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Located In Community	Niagara Region
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Areas Served	Niagara Region
Description	The fund covers electricity, natural gas, oil and other forms of energy. Funding is limited to assistance for payment of arrears, security deposits and reconnection fees. The maximum assistance per household is equivalent to the amount required by the utility company re: energy arrears, security deposits and reconnection fees to restore or maintain utility services. Recipients would be entitled to receive assistance only once in a calendar year under the Niagara Energy Emergency Fund, except under exceptional circumstances.    Emergency assistance from this fund is to be paid directly to the energy provider.    Apply through the following agencies:   Applicants must provide detailed documentation and applications are filled on-line at the agency. Must call ahead to book an appointment.    Fort Erie: Salvation Army Community and Family Services  905-871-1592   Serves: Fort Erie, Stevensville, Ridgeway,  Crystal Beach, Sherkston     Welland: The Hope Centre  905-788-0744  Serves: Welland, Port Colborne, Pelham, Wainfleet    St Catharines: Housing Help Centre  905-984-8955  Serves: St Catharines, NOTL    Thorold: Community Care  905-227-9240  Serves: Thorold    Niagara Falls: Project Share  905-357-5121 ext 30  Serves: Niagara Falls    Lincoln: Community Care of West Niagara  905-563-5822  Serves: Beamsville, Vineland, Jordan,   Jordan Station, Campden    Grimsby: Grimsby Benevolent Fund   905-309-5664 ext 4  Serves: Grimsby    Port Colborne: Port Cares  905-834-3629  Serves: Port Colborne    West Lincoln: West Lincoln Community Care  905 957-5882  Serves: Smithville, West Lincoln
Languages	English
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Established	2000
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Service Categories	Utility Assistance