AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped) might help with utilities in arrears but the only way is to apply by email with all the particulars of your situation.
Attach documentation of :
2 latest bank statements
Proof of amount owing
Recent AISH pay stubb
Proof of rent
(and anything else you can prove)
Keep it concise and in point form where possible and include a monthly budget with a list of all and any extra
costs due to COVID-19.
I was told by AISH:
They never pay for your telephone or internet
They may consider the Epcor but "no guarantees
You have to pay it back by AISH removing some from your benefits each month.
Also, if you haven't tried making several previous payment arrangements to work something out with your utility company, AISH won't even consider your request.
Also, don't believe the misconceptions that you won't have your heat cut off in the winter.
Or
As long as you pay something each month the utility companies won't cut you off.
When you get behind, down go your utilities.
Even if you think you don't have a shot, go for it anyway. Even if they refuse you are already desperate with nothing to lose and you may just get someone in a good mood who wants to help you.
Yes. I know. But keep in mind I'm a Christian who believes in miracles. And every once in awhile I see one happen
Sincerely, Laura-Lee
css.edmontonaish-mail@gov.ab.ca
(Take special note that there MUST be a hyphen before the word mail.)
Could YOU live on $1685 a month?
LINK Calgary Live Wire "AISH Recipients Receive no COVID-19 Emergency Help"
LINK to AISH Website (Good Luck) The link is all you'll ever get from AISH
This all so depressing. I need cookies in a big, bad way!
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