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Organization:
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Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre - Community Programs - Low-Income Energy Assistance and Ontario Electricity Support Programs
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Phone Numbers:
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905-629-1873
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Fax:
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905-629-0791
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Address:
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3650 Dixie Rd, Suite 103
Mississauga, ON
L4Y 3V9
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Intersection:
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Dixie Rd and Burnhamthorpe Rd
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Location:
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Mississauga (Applewood)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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By appointment only * no walk-ins
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Executives:
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Lynn Petrushchak - Executive Director
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Public Contacts:
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Thea Campbell - LEAP Caseworker
905-674-5981 ext 239 * theac@dixiebloor.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides a one-time grant (up to $650) for low income households who are behind their hydro bills (or $780 home is heated electrically) * it is intended for emergency situations only * pre-screen clients to determine eligibility * help clients to complete a LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) funding application if they qualify for the program * lower income family may also qualify for a reduction on their electricity bill through the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) by applying a monthly credit directly to their bill * the amount of credit depends on how many people live in the home and combined household income * applicant may qualify for a higher level of assistance if they have medical devices at home such as kidney dialysis machine, mechanical ventilators
For help with Enbridge gas bills, contact United Way of Greater Simcoe County (lead agency) at 1-855-487-5327 for assistance with the process
Ontario Electricity Support program (OESP) provides monthly on-bill credits for lower-income customers to reduce their electricity bills * apply and complete the application online at OntarioElectricitySupport.ca
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Application required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Clients must meet income eligibility criteria, reside in Peel, and be an existing residential customer of Alectra Utilities
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Area Served:
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Mississauga and area
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Last Updated:
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1/9/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=183644
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