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BR Temporary Financial Assistance

Programs that provide assistance for people who are experiencing an unexpected financial crisis and have insufficient resources to obtain essential services or to meet expenses in situations where financial assistance related to their specific circumstance is unavailable. Monetary assistance may be in the form of immediate cash, loans, checks or vouchers.

Toronto Employment and Social Services Ontario Works

Toronto Employment and Social Services Ontario Works
Office phone: 416-392-8623 General Inquiry
TTY phone: 416-392-2594 ; 416-392-2823
Fax: 416-392-4214
Web site: www.toronto.ca/socialservices/index.htm
Address: 55 John St, 12th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Mail Address: 55 John St, Stn 1123, 12th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5V 3C6
Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (University Ave-King St W)
Ward: Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20)
Officers: Heather MacVicar, General Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto - Area Offices serve specific districts

All Saints Church-Community Centre

Office phone: 416-368-7768
Fax: 416-368-7819
Email: admin@allsaintstoronto.com
Web site: www.allsaintstoronto.com
Address: All Saints Anglican Church, 315 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2A2
Location (Intersection): Toronto East (Sherbourne St-Dundas St E)
Contacts: Marva Wilson, Office Manager, 416-368-7768 ext 21
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Languages of service: English
Fees: Free for most programs (small charge for some special events)
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and one barrier free washroom - designated and street parking close to entrance
Service description: Community centre
  • addiction information and education
  • community choir
  • annual scholarships for low income students
  • seniors program
  • pastoral counselling
  • additional participating agencies -- All Saints Church Homes for Tomorrow Society, Fred Victor Centre, Street Health Community Nursing Foundation, Toronto Friendship Centre <!--(see separate entries)-->
Organization type: Non Profit
Subjects: Alcoholism; Community centres; Community kitchens; Drug addiction; Financial assistance; Recreation; Seniors; Students
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0035
Last complete update: 2007-09-06
Last modification date: 2008-03-31

Community Social Planning Council of Toronto

Office phone: 416-351-0095
Fax: 416-351-0107
E-mail: cspc@cspc.toronto.on.ca
Web site: www.socialplanningtoronto.org
Address: 2 Carlton St, Ste 1001, Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Location: (Intersection) Toronto Central (Yonge St-Carlton St)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Officers: John Campey, Executive Director
Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5
Languages of service: English

Winter Warmth Program


Need Help With Your
Heating Bill?

The struggle to meet all of your financial commitments can sometimes mean that you find yourself a little short when the time comes to pay your natural gas bill. If you've recently had difficulty paying, or are concerned about making your next payment, Winter Warmth may be able to help.

Winter Warmth is coordinated by a network of community agencies through the United Way and is sponsored by Enbridge Gas Distribution, Enersource Hydro Mississauga, Hydro Ottawa Ltd, PowerStream, Toronto Hydro-Electric System Ltd and Union Gas.

Who qualifies for Winter Warmth?

Winter Warmth is designed for low-income families and individuals living at/or below the poverty line who have exhausted all other sources of financial support. Approved households receive a one time grant.

Toronto Rent Bank


Are you behind in your rent and facing eviction? You may be eligible for an interest-free loan to pay your overdue rent for up to two months.

A Rent Bank loan may be available to you if:

  • you are an individual, couple, senior citizen, or family with children living in Toronto with legal status in Canada
  • you are in immediate danger of losing your home due to unpaid rent
  • you have a regular source of income, including OAS and GAINS
  • you meet the income requirements
  • you are paying market rent (not subsidized)
  • your landlord is willing to keep you as a tenant
  • your rental unit is covered by provincial tenant legislation
  • you can afford your rent in the long term

You are not eligible for Rent Bank if:

  • you currently receive OW social assistance, ODSP or OSAP
  • you need first and last months' rent
  • you cannot provide all the documentation required by Rent Bank application process
  • you own a home

Staff will assess your long-term housing sustainability. You will need to show that you have used up all other means of financial help available to you before applying for a Rent Bank loan. All loans are to be paid back in full in monthly instalments. Repayments go back into the Rent Bank fund to help others.


Additional services include:

  • landlord and tenant mediation
  • money management advice and skills development
  • housing search assistance
  • follow-up support and community links

If you have any questions about Rent Bank or our other services, feel free to call: Rent Bank Central Office, Neighbourhood Information Post, at 416-924-3862
or call your nearest Local Access Center:

  • Albion - North Etobicoke 416-741-1553
  • Albion - South Etobicoke 416-252-6471
  • COSTI North York Housing 416-244-0480
  • East York/East Toronto Housing Help 416-698-9306
  • Neighbourhood Information Post 416-924-2543
  • Scarborough Housing Help 416-285-8070
  • Woodgreen Community Centre 416-469-5211
  • York Community Services 416-653-5400


Funding provided by:

Government of Ontario, United Way, City of Toronto



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