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Community Resources

Whatever your needs are, there are many local resources out there to help you. Check out these resources that may assist you in meeting the needs of you and your family:

General

Information London is a great source for a full listing of services offered in London. www.info.london.on.ca

Food

To find out where you can get meals for you and your family, look at the Monthly Meal Calendar produced by the Hunger Relief Action Coalition. www.info.london.on.ca/meal.asp

Finances

Family Service Thames Valley offers great advice on how to manage your money. Here are the steps they recommend and a useful tool that you can download to help you budget: www.familyservicethamesvalley.com

If you need help with your taxes, the government offers tax clinics as well as volunteers to assist you.  For more information about the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, visit: www.cra-arc.gc.ca or call 1-800-959-8281.

Legal Services

Neighbourhood Legal Services provides representation to individuals with problems in the following areas:

• Ontario Disability Support Program
• Ontario Works
• Landlord & Tenant
• Employment Insurance
• Canada Pension Plan
• Human Rights

There is no fee for their services to those who meet their financial guidelines.
Contact information:
Market Tower
151 Dundas St., Suite 507
London ON N6A 5R7
519-438-2890

Apply for a Pardon

The instructions and application form to apply for a pardon can be found here: www.npb-cnlc.gc.ca/pardons

For more information about getting your fingerprinting done faster with the new digital fingerprinting, visit: www.fingerprintingservice.com.

Housing

For housing services within our community, visit: www.housing.london.ca

Fitness/Wellness

The YMCA has an excellent Membership Assistance Program to serve individuals and families in need that wish to participate in their programs.

Contact a Membership Representative to make an appointment at 519-667-3300 ext. 213 or pick up an application form at 382 Waterloo Street, London ON.

Discretionary Benefits

The City of London has a fund to help you pay for necessary medical goods and related items (e.g. eyeglasses, emergency dental procedures, dentures, prosthetics, and funerals).  Discretionary Benefits are available to Ontario Works clients, Ontario Disability Support Program clients and may also be available to low income applicants.  Contact the City of London’s Discretionary Benefits unit for more information: 519-661-5910.

Help With Paying the Bills

The Salvation Army Centre of Hope offers The Heat And Warmth (THAW) program to those who need emergency financial relief to avoid having their heat or gas cut off. To find out more about how to apply, visit: www.londonhydro.com or call 519-661-0343 ext. 227.

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