Community Links
Financial Aid
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Ontario Works: financial assistance, employment assistance, and emergency assistance
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Accessing Ontario Works in Stratford: Call 519-271-3773 or 1-800-669-2948
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Ontario Disability Support Program: for people with a disability who need financial assistance
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Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System for Seniors
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Canada Employment Insurance (EI)
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Canada Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP): for people owed money by an employer
Free Help Completing Taxes
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​Stratford Salvation Army Income Tax Program by appointment 519-271-2950 (year round)
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Income Tax Clinic for Low Income Persons call House of Blessing in Feb/March for info
Money Back From Taxes
When you complete your taxes you may qualify for getting money back:
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Information Articles About Taxes
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Financial Literacy
Housing
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Stratford Social Services Housing Division: 519-271-3773 x 245 or 1-800-669-2948
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After Hours Emergency Homelessness Support: 1-888-829-7484
Shelters
Youth:
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​Stratford Perth Shelterlink for Youth (16-24): Drop in 8:30-4:30 M-F or call (519) 272-2294
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After Hours Emergency Contact: 519-274-8000 (nights & weekends)
Abused Women and their Children:
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Optimism Place: Crisis Line - 519-271-5550 or 1-800-265-8598
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Emily Murphy Centre, Second Stage Housing - 519-273-7350 or 1-888-826-8117
Savings For Your Home
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Ontario Electricity Support Program: Call 1-855-831-8151 or TTY 1-800-855-1155
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SaveOnEnergy Home Assistance Program: 519-271-4700 x 243 or 1-866-865-7337
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Connected for Success: Rogers Internet Assistance Program: Information PDF
School Nutrition Programs in Stratford
Food Banks, Community Meals and Breakfast Programs
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Food for All - brochure with food banks and food programs 2021-2022
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Food Banks in Perth County
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Community Meals and Breakfast Programs in Perth County
Healthy Eating on a Budget Resources
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Information About Community Resources
Adult Education - Reading, Writing, Math, Finances, GED Prep
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Information about Caregiver Resources in Perth-Huron
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Perth District Health Unit
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Information about Addictions Support
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Addictions Support and Resources in Perth County
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Celebrate Recovery - A Christian Approach to Dealing with Life's Hurts, Habits and Hangups
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