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Program: Snow Go Assist  
Organization: Good Companions (The)
Phone Numbers: 613-236-0428 ext 2250
Fax: 613-230-2095
Email: info@thegoodcompanions.ca
Website: www.thegoodcompanions.ca
Address:
670 Albert St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6L2
Intersection: Albert St and Empress Ave North
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Public Contacts: Brenda Packer - Community Support Services Coordinator
bpacker@thegoodcompanions.ca
Service Description: Matching service for people looking to hire an individual or contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways * eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program

Fees: Program
Application: Call for more information or to apply

Deadline for 2025-2026 season mid November 2025
Snow Go Assist program: Participants must provide proof of active enrolment in one or more of the following programs to prove that they meet the program objectives:
* GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement)
* ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program)
* Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit
* Ontario Works plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)
* Essential Health and Social Supports plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)
* Home Help plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)
* Low income senior or person with a disability (proof may be required)
* Special Circumstances may be considered

For more information on the Snow Go program, visit ottawa.ca/en/family-and-social-services/older-adults/help-around-home
Eligibility / Target Population: Seniors 55 years and older and adults with disabilities aged 18-54.

Snow Go Assist program : Seniors and persons with disabilities, must be for the purpose of ensuring mobility * must be physically unable to clear snow from their private driveway and/or walkway due to their own disability * must lack resources (people and/or financial) to arrange for clearing of snow from their private driveway and/or walkway
Languages: English
Area Served:
Ottawa  
See Also: Community Support Services
Friendly Visiting
Home Help and Homemaking
Telephone Reassurance and Security Checks
Transportation - Non-Accessible and Volunteer

This information was last completely updated on March 19, 2025

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