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Hamilton. Community and Emergency Services

Ontario Works, Helping Hands
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Record #: HAM3450 Last Modified: 11 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 11 Apr 2013
Special Information
Public Bulletin
Does NOT move items from one residence to another
Contact Information
Address & Map
Career Development Centre
181 Main St W, Ste C1
Hamilton, ON L8P 4S2
 
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Site LocationNear Hess St S and Main St W
Major IntersectionQueen St S and Main St W
Office Phone905-546-3057
Fax905-546-2197
E-Mailhelpinghands@hamilton.ca
Websitewww.hamilton.ca/HealthandSocialServices/SocialServices/SupportPrograms/HelpingHands.htm
Primary ContactHelping Hands Dispatch, City of Hamilton, Community Services; Phone: 905-546-3057; Email: helpinghands@hamilton.ca
Primary ExecutiveTrisha Montgomery, Employment Services Supervisor; Phone: 905-546-2424 ext 2681; Email: trisha.montgomery@hamilton.ca
Alternate ExecutiveDana Barone, Program Manager, Programs, Career Development Centre & Employment Resource; Phone: 905-546-2424 ext 1542; Email: dana.barone@hamilton.ca
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)City of Hamilton ; Ontario Works ; Welfare
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
WardWard 2
DescriptionHelping Hands provides home support to senior citizens and the disabled, allowing them to remain in their own home environment. It also provides Ontario Works and ODSP participants an opportunity to learn new skills, create a current work history and gain the necessary skills to find and keep employment.  
 
Services include: 
* House cleaning  
* Rug shampooing  
* Window cleaning  
* Laundry  
* Air conditioner installation  
* Spring/Fall yard clean-up  
* Lawn and yard maintenance  
* Snow shoveling  
* Packing assistance for permanently disabled and elderly (application process required)  
HoursMon-Fri 8:00 am-4:00 pm
DatesAll year
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilitySenior citizens and disabled citizens living on a limited income in the City of Hamilton may be eligible.  
 
You may not qualify for services if you: 
* have an able body person living in your home 
* have assets in excess of $75,000.00  
* have a lease agreement whereby the landlord is responsible for outside maintenance of the property 
 
Verification of income and assets will be required in order to determine eligibility for service
ApplicationAn application for services must be completed and verification of income and assets will be required in order to determine eligibility for service
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK ; (7) LOCKE ; (34) UPPER PARADISE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesMembership - All customers who do not have a fee for service are required to pay an annual membership fee of $35.00 (with the exception of ODSP Participants) ; Fee for service will apply if you:  
* have assets over $5000.00 for a single person  
* have assets over $7500.00 for a couple 
LanguagesEnglish
FundingRegional / Municipal
Indexing
Service CategoriesHome Maintenance and Minor Repair Services ~ Older Adults ~ Low Income ; Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services ~ Physical Disabilities ~ Low Income ; Homemaker Assistance ; Provincial/Territorial Social Assistance Programs ; Residential Snow Shoveling ~ Older Adults ; Residential Snow Shoveling ~ Physical Disabilities ; Welfare to Work Programs ~ Social Assistance Recipients ; Yard Work ~ Older Adults ~ Low Income ; Yard Work ~ Physical Disabilities ~ Low Income
SubjectsCleaning services ; Employee assistance ; Home help ; Home support ; Low income people ; Moving services ; Municipal government ; Physical disabilities ; Seniors ; Snow removal ; Vocational training ; Welfare ; Workfare