Low Income Services

Housing and Shelter

What is Subsidized Housing?
Subsidized housing is when the government or a private organization helps you by paying part of your rent. The amount of rent you pay with subsidized housing can be based on...

Food

How Can Food Banks Help Me?
If you are having trouble paying for nutritious food, your local food bank can help you get some. A Food Bank is a place where you can go to pick up food for free.
Finding a Food Bank in your City
If your family doesn’t have enough to eat, it’s important to remember that help is available. When you visit the Ontario food bank nearest to you, you’ll be given a supply of...
What is a Food Bank?
If you’ve ever been hungry, then you know—it’s hard to focus on anything except that awful empty feeling in your stomach. That includes school work, family life, friends and...

Your Money

How Do I Apply for Ontario Works?
Need money and/or help finding a job? You can apply for Ontario Works (welfare, social assistance, or OW) if you are over 16 years old, not living with your parents, and need...
What is EI?
If you have lost your job you will probably need money while you look for another job, or upgrade your skills. Employment Insurance (EI) is short-term monetary help that you can...
What is Ontario Works?
If you need money, or help finding a job, Ontario Works (also known as welfare, social assistance, or OW) can help you. OW is a program by the government of Ontario.
I'm Under 18, How Can I Apply for Ontario Works (Social Assistance)?
Are you 16 or 17 years old and not living at home? If you need money, you may qualify for social assistance from Ontario Works. This type of assistance is mean to help you...

Low-Income Resources

What is a Community Health Centre (CHC)?
A Community Health Centre (CHC) is a place where you can get free health care and social services.
What is a Community Legal Clinic?
If you need legal help, but don't have the money to pay a lawyer, you can get help from a Community Legal Clinic (CLC). CLCs help people with a low income. They also help...
What is Ontario Works? Discussion Forum
For more information on Ontario Works, please visit this page.If you are under the age of 18 and are applying for Ontario Works, please visit this page. 
Where Do I Find Low-Cost Dental Care?
Dental care is expensive if you don’t have insurance. There are 4 places to find low-cost dental care in Ontario: 1. Your School If you are in school, you might have...
How can my Local Library Help me?
If you require information about your immigration process, ESL classes or finding a job, visiting a library is a great place to start. Your local library can offer many...
I'm a Part-Time Student, Can I Get OSAP?
The short answer to this question is: No. BUT, there are other options for financial assistance – loans, bursaries and grants - offered both federally (Canada) and...