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Organization:
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United Way/Centraide of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry - Cornwall and Akwesasne - LEAP - Emergency Utility Support
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Phone Numbers:
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613-932-2051
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Address:
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55 Water St W, Suite 240
Cornwall, ON
K6H 5T2
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Intersection:
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Augustus and Water St
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Accessibility Notes:
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Parking in rear, wheelchair ramp on site, elevator in lobby
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * Appointments required * no walk-ins
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Dates Available:
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Potential Clients need to call the office to set up an appointment.
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Executives:
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Juliette Labossière - Executive Director
Stephanie Lapointe - Interim Executive Director
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Public Contacts:
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Haleema Chaudry - LEAP/OESP Program Administrator
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Service Description:
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Access centre to apply for OESP and LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program), a one-time emergency financial assistance program for those at risk of disconnection * maximum grant is based on provincial guidelines and funding availability * customer must be at risk of disconnection to be approved for assistance * assistance is dependent on meeting criteria and availability of funds * all decisions can be appealed * Funds are first come first serve, clients should reach out as soon as they have a disconnection notice
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Pre-screening by telephone prior to in-person interview * Documents required for interview include photo ID, proof of lease or mortgage, proof of household income and recent bank statement
* Cornwall Electric and Rideau St Lawrence Distribution customers needing financial assistance to pay their electricity bills should contact United Way of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry at 613-932-2051
* Hydro One & Union Gas customers throughout Ontario should contact the United Way of Greater Simcoe County toll free at 1-855-487-5327
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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May be available to low income individuals and families who are in arrears with Enbridge, Hydro One, Union Gas or Cornwall Electric energy bills, who have recently received a disconnection notice, and whose personal circumstances make it difficult to pay the bills * call to assess eligibility * clients can only apply for LEAP once per calendar year
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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Programs, publications and website available in French
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Area Served:
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Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties ; Akwesasne
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Last Updated:
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3/26/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=211509
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