The municipality is working to help keep people cool this summer.
Chatham-Kent Employment and Social Services is launching a temporary program to assist eligible Chatham-Kent residents with the purchase of a portable air conditioner.
Applicants will be eligible to receive up to $300 per household to purchase a new, energy star certified air conditioner if they do not currently have a working air conditioner.
Applicants will be income tested and must fall below Statistics Canada’s low-income threshold for their household size to qualify.
Applicants will be asked to verify their income and provide proof of enrolment in the
Ontario Electricity Support Program, or be willing to complete an application for the Ontario
Electricity Support Program if paying hydro costs.
“In past summers, public libraries and recreational facilities have been open as cooling centres. However, because of the pandemic, cooling options for some residents are limited. This temporary program will help low income and vulnerable residents find some relief from the heat,” Polly Smith, Director with Chatham-Kent Employment & Social Services, said in a media release.
“We are fortunate to have funding from our Entegrus dividends that will help us provide assistance to approximately 200 residents,” added Smith.
Interested residents can apply by calling Chatham-Kent Employment and Social Services at 519-351-8573.
I think I qualify…where do you apply? There doesn’t appear to be a link in the article. Thanks.
Right at the bottom of the article:
“Interested residents can apply by calling Chatham-Kent Employment and Social Services at 519-351-8573.”