[ Browse by Service Category : Topics Related to Housing/Shelter (105) ]
| Utilities | ||||
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Organizations that provide electric, natural gas, home heating fuel, telephone, water, sewer or cable services for residential and business consumers; manage the connection and repair of utility services; and/or offer financial assistance or other forms of support for people who are at risk of having their utilities shut off. [ Sub-Topics | View Programs and Services (6) | Related Topics ] |
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| Landlord/Tenant Assistance | ||||
Programs that provide assistance, information and support for tenants and/or landlords who are involved in rental housing disputes; or which administer provincial laws or local ordinances which govern rent control and other aspects of tenant/landlord relations. [ Sub-Topics | View Programs and Services (5) | Related Topics ] |
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| Housing Development | ||||
Programs that monitor and analyze the current housing environment in a community and provide support for the development, finance, management and preservation of a mix of decent, safe and affordable housing for individuals and families of all income levels. Housing development programs improve the livability of communities, expand home ownership opportunities, build a strong tax base, encourage safe streets and empower neighbourhoods and communities to flourish. [ Sub-Topics | View Programs and Services (1) | Related Topics ] |
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| Housing Advocacy Groups | ||||
Organizations that advocate for constructing, renovating or otherwise improving the availability of safe, affordable rental and purchasable housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults, people with disabilities, migrant workers and others who are unable to purchase a home or rent a home or apartment under current market conditions or who are forced to spend an excessively large proportion of their income on housing to the detriment of other necessities. |
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