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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET0718 | Last Full Update: 18 Jul 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | LEAP ; Low Income Energy Assistance Program ; NIP ; OESP ; Ontario Electricity Support Program ; Rent Bank ; TDIN ; Winter Warmth Fund |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown East |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Parliament St and Gerrard St E |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * staff assistance necessary to access elevator |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Community information and referral * assistance in filling out forms * annual income tax clinic * phone and mail registry service * computer, Internet and email access * community resource directory * case management * advocacy Housing Trusteeship Services -- money management services to help clients pay rent on time * landlord and tenant mediation * financial literacy skills * follow-up support and community links Rent Bank coordinating agency -- interest-free repayable loans to low-income households facing eviction due to short-term financial difficulties, or for first and last month's rent LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance Program) -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills, and have exhausted all other sources of financial support * for help with Enbridge gas bills call 1-855-487-5327 Assistance with applications for OESP (Ontario Electricity Support Program) -- monthly credit applied to electricity bill for eligible customers based on household income and size Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN) |
| Hours | Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 9:30 am-4:30 pm; Wed 1 pm-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Toronto Downtown ; Toronto Downtown Central ; Toronto Downtown East ; Toronto Downtown North ; Toronto Downtown West |
| Boundaries | Bloor St E/Danforth Ave (north) to Lake Ontario (south), Yonge St (west) to Don Valley Parkway (east) |
| Eligibility | Low income individuals and families in eastern Downtown Toronto |
| Languages | English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; other languages may be available |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Case/Care Management ; Certificates/Forms Assistance ; Community Voicemail ; Comprehensive Information and Referral ; Directory/Resource List Publication ~ Nonprofit Organization Issues ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ; Individual Advocacy ; Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution ; Neighbourhood Multipurpose Centres ; Personal Finances Administration ; Personal Financial Counselling ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Rent Payment Assistance ; Rental Deposit Assistance ; Tax Preparation Assistance ; Temporary Mailing Address ; Utility Assistance |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-924-2543 |
| Fax | 416-924-4748 |
| nipost@nipost.org | |
| Website | www.nipost.org |
| Primary Executive | Gladys Wong, Executive Director |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Community Service Partnerships (CSP) |