Homeless Prevention Program (HPP) – NOW Canada: Free, online, at 2970 Tutt Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8Z5. Who it's for: Single women, with or without dependent children, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to crisis or transition, have financial….
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If you are a single woman who is homeless or about to lose your home, this program may help pay some housing costs for a short time. It is a BC Housing program run by NOW Canada. Children can be included. ▸ Who can get this? You may qualify if you: • Are a single woman, with or without children • Are homeless or at risk because of a crisis or big change • Have financial need • Live between Peachland and Lake Country • Do not already get another rent subsidy You also need to fit at least one of these: you are 24 or younger, you have experienced or are at risk of violence, you are leaving jail or hospital, or you are Indigenous. ▸ What it can help pay for: • Part of your rent or damage deposit • Unpaid utility bills • Move-in basics like food and dishes • Other reasonable costs to get or keep housing ▸ A Housing Support Coordinator can also: • Refer you to other support services • Refer you to housing options that suit you • Help sort things out between you and your landlord • Make a housing case plan with you Payments go straight to your landlord or the vendor. It can't be used if you live in government-subsidized housing or already get RAP or SAFER. ▸ How to apply: 1. Fill out the online application. 2. Gather PDFs of your bank profile, 60 days of bank statements from all accounts, and your signed lease. 3. Email them to hpp@nowcanada.ca, or mail or drop them off at NOW Canada (Attention HPP), 2970 Tutt Street, Kelowna. ▸ Contact Phone: 250-763-3876 Fax: 250-868-3876 Office: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Also known as: HPP, rent supplement, homeless prevention, NOW Canada
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