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

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Program:	Fort Frances Office - LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance

Organization:	District of Rainy River Services Board

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

Requirements
Fees:	None

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

Application:	Contact local Ontario Works office of community of residence

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English

Contact Information
Phone Numbers:	807-274-5349 Ext 306

Toll-Free:	1-800-265-5349

Fax:	807-274-0678


Email:	connect@rrdssab.on.ca

Website:	www.rrdssab.ca

Address:	450 Scott St Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2	Map

Location:	Located at Scott St across the street from Safeway Closest intersection is at Scott St and Armit Ave

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm

Contacts:	Tanis Fretter - Children's Services and Income Support Manager 807-274-5349 Ext 241 * tanis.fretter@rrdssab.ca

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