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Short Description OESP – Monthly on-bill credit to help low-income households with electricity costs.
Phone 1-855-831-8151 or Hydro Ottawa
Address Ontario-wide (Ottawa via Hydro Ottawa)
Service Hours Contact for application
Eligibility Criteria Low-income households meeting OESP criteria
Short Description LEAP – Help with energy-related emergencies (hydro, gas, oil arrears and reconnection).
Service Hours Contact 311
Eligibility Criteria Low-income Ottawa residents
Short Description Snow Go Assist – Financial help with snow removal for low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
Service Hours Contact 311
Eligibility Criteria Low-income seniors or persons with disabilities
Short Description HART Hub at Somerset West CHC – Showers, essential supplies, lunch and basic services.
Address 55 Eccles Street
Service Hours Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria People needing basic services / harm reduction supports
Short Description CLS Ottawa West – Free legal help near Lincoln Fields.
Address 1301 Richmond Road
Service Hours Contact for intake
Eligibility Criteria Low-income residents of Ottawa
Short Description UOttawa Community Legal Clinic – Free student legal clinic for low-income people and undergrads.
Address 538-540 King Edward Avenue
Service Hours Contact for hours; courthouse drop-in Fridays
Eligibility Criteria Low-income community members and undergrad students
Short Description LAO ILSO Ottawa – Representation for eligible clients in family, immigration, eviction and ODSP matters.
Address 275 Slater Street, Suite 1101
Service Hours Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria Low-income clients meeting LAO criteria
Short Description Ottawa Innercity Ministries – Christian charity serving people experiencing poverty and homelessness downtown.
Address 391 Gladstone Avenue
Service Hours Contact for hours
Eligibility Criteria People experiencing poverty or homelessness
Short Description CLS Ottawa Downtown – Free legal help for low-income residents (housing, OW/ODSP, immigration).
Address 1 Nicholas Street, Suite 422
Service Hours Contact for intake
Eligibility Criteria Low-income residents of Ottawa (OW/ODSP automatic)
Short Description CLS Ottawa South – Free legal help (housing, benefits, immigration).
Address 1355 Bank Street, Suite 406
Service Hours Contact for intake
Eligibility Criteria Low-income residents of Ottawa
Short Description Ottawa Hand in Hand – City recreation and culture fee support for low-income residents.
Address Ottawa, ON (apply at recreation facilities or Client Service Centres)
Service Hours Contact recreation facilities or 311
Eligibility Criteria Low-income Ottawa residents (OW, ODSP, Child Care Subsidy, GIS, LICO, etc.)
Short Description EHSS – Help with urgent dental, glasses, rent/utility arrears and essential health items.
Service Hours Contact 311
Eligibility Criteria Low-income Ottawa residents with limited savings
Short Description Highjinx community pantry and meals – food shared daily, no paperwork.
Phone 613-864-4289 or 613-298-8302
Address 290 Kent Street
Service Hours Tue-Sat 12 noon-5 pm
Eligibility Criteria No restrictions
Short Description Highjinx Furniture Bank – housewares and small furniture freely with dignity, no paperwork.
Phone 613-864-4289 or 613-298-8302
Address 290 Kent Street
Service Hours Tue-Sat 12 noon-5 pm
Eligibility Criteria No restrictions
Short Description Highjinx – Community hub, food pantry, furniture bank and neighbour support with no paperwork.
Phone 613-864-4289 or 613-298-8302
Address 290 Kent Street
Service Hours Tue-Sat 12 noon-5 pm (call to confirm)
Eligibility Criteria No restrictions
