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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 $500) for low income households who are behind their hydro bills and may face service shut off * 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 (invasive and non-invasive, oxygen concentrator
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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