TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT FUNDING:
SHELTER RELATED
It is the policy of Niigaaniin to provide financial assistance to persons in receipt of Niigaaniin or ODSP financial assistance as well as to qualified low-income individuals and families who reside on one of the Niigaaniin First Nation territories and meet specified eligibility criteria – to secure, retain and/or maintain a home in a safe and healthy condition.
This financial assistance is provided from a VERY limited Transitional Support Fund (TSF) Shelter Related.
OBJECTIVES
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To prevent evictions/disconnections (help with rental/energy arrears)
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To obtain and retain their housing (help with rent deposits, energy deposits, energy top ups )
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To establish a new residence (help with purchase of essential furniture)
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To move to better accommodation or accommodation in a better location related to education or employment
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To address health and safety issues (including home repairs)
TSF ELIGIBILITY
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Current OW client
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Current ODSP client
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Cannot exceed $1,500 in a 12 month period
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Low Income Applicants the Assistance is provided once unless authorized by the Director of Niigaaniin Services
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Resides on one of the Niigaaniin Service Delivery First Nation Communities
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Can demonstrate that they do not have and will not have, in the short to medium term, the resources required to, for example, avoid eviction, establish a residence, improve their living circumstances or resolve health and safety needs
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