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Financial Assistance

The Financial Wellness Program helps individuals transition out of poverty through empowerment programs, including workshops, counselling, interest free loans and free year-round income tax preparation.

Loans, Bank Accounts & Credit

We can assist with interest free loans for those who would not otherwise qualify. (Subject to approval).  support@opnc.ca

Bank Account Comparison Tool
Credit Card Payment Calculator

Credit Card Comparison Tool

Canada Learning Bond

Free Money for your child’s education. 

SmartSaver

 

Hydro & Gas Support

  1. Leap Program provides a one-time emergency payment for hydro and gas low-income customers who are in arrears.

  2. The Ontario Energy Support Program provides a grant on your bill of between $35 to $75 each month.

 

Please fill out the required form, scan or take a photo of it and email to community@opnc.ca, and attach photos or scans of the documents listed below.

Utility Support is available Wednesday’s and Thursday’s from 11:30am-2:00pm

How to Save Money on Utilities Advice

Eligibility
  1. Person applying has their name on the Utility bill and lives at that address.

  2. Your household income is below the poverty line

  3. Your account is in arrears.

  4. Have a sustainable plan for how you will pay future bills.

  5. You cannot have applied in the last 12 months for this assistance

 

For more information contact 905-257-6029 x 105 or email community@opnc.ca

 

You Will Need:​
  1. The current Hydro bill for your residence

  2.  Identification –identification for each person in the household.(If via email we will confirm this over the phone

  3. 1 month of Bank statements for all accounts or tax assessment for anyone 18 and over in the household

  4. Proof of rent/mortgage payment (This may be on your bank statement)

Online Money Saving & Budgeting Resources

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Food Network
Budget Bytes

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Job Bank
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Budgeting and Saving

Your Trove
Budget Planner

 

Compare Cell Phone Plans

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Making the most of your money workshop, Prosper Canada

Your Trove  

New to Canada Money Management 

Money Management

Money Management Online Free Courses by ABS Life Literacy Canada

Money Skills

 

Work Sheets by TD Money Matters

Money Matters

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