Housing Help Centre for Hamilton

Financial Support Program

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Record #: HAM5712 Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
Efford Square
119 Main St E
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z3
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Major IntersectionCatherine St and Main St E
Office Phone905-526-8100 ext 207
Fax905-546-0216
E-Mailstacey@housinghelpcentre.ca
Websitewww.housinghelpcentre.ca
Contact Information
Primary ContactStacey Sutherland, Operations Supervisor
Description & Services
AccessibilityFully Accessible
DescriptionThe Financial Support Program offers two programs RENT BANK and H.E.L.P  
 
Tenants can apply to the RENT BANK program for assistance with rent arrears in the form of a grant, provided applicants meet all eligibility requirements.  
 
Tenants can apply to the H.E.L.P program for a LOAN to assists with Last Months Rent, provided applicants meet all eligibilty requirements. 
 
The H.E.L.P program provides interest-free revolving loans, designed to give low-income tenants short-term financial aid with last month's rent deposit. 
HoursMon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am-12 noon, 1pm - 4pm * Wed 12 noon-4pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
ApplicationIntake by appointment only
FeesNone - No up front fees ; loan amount must be re-payed
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)HELP ; Rent Bank Program
WardWard 2
Established1999