Special Help

Housing Stability Bank

The Housing Stability Bank provides small grants and interest free loans to assist Londoners at risk of homelessness to obtain and retain their housing. Housing Stability Bank workers will be available to complete applications for assistance and provide information and referrals to community resources. In partnership with The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in cooperation with the City of London, London Hydro and Union Gas. All applications are completed by appointment only. Contact 519-964-3663 x300 or email housing@centreofhope.ca

• SHERwOOD

Tuesdays, 9 am–12 pm

• POND MILLS

Tuesdays, 1–5 pm

• BEACOCK

Thursdays, 9 am–3:30 pm

• EAST LONDON

Saturdays, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12, 9 am–1 pm Wednesdays, 1–5 pm

• JALNA

Tuesdays, 9–12 pm Fridays, 1–5 pm Saturdays, Mar. 24, Apr. 28, May 26, 12:30–4:30 pm

Take Control of Your Job Search with London Employment Help Centre

Get help with your resume, cover letter, career counselling, and other services. In partnership with the London Employment Help Centre. For more information and to book an appointment call 519-439-0501 x262 or email dganeshakumar@lehc.ca

• SHERwOOD

Tuesdays, 12:30–3:30 pm

Community Employment Services Fanshawe: Resume Drop-In

Learn how to write effective resumes and cover letters that clearly display your skills, experience and all you have to offer to potential employers. In partnership with Community Employment Services, Fanshawe College.

• BEACOCK

Thursdays, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 10, 9–12 pm

Getting Together with Technology

Group discussion about ways that technology can be used to improve accessibility for vision-impaired persons.

• CENTRAL

Thursdays, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, May 5, 6–8 pm

Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic: For 2017 Returns

Volunteers from the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program will help individuals with an income of less than $30,000 and couples with a combined income of less than $40,000, complete their income tax and benefit return. Please note: volunteers are not agents of the CRA. Volunteers do not complete income tax and benefit returns for deceased persons, bankrupt individuals or individuals who report capital gains or losses, employment expenses, business or rental income and expenses.

• BEACOCK

Mondays, Mar. 5–Apr. 30, 9 am–4 pm

• CENTRAL

Thursdays, Mar. 8–Apr. 26, 9:30–3:30 pm

• CHERRYHILL

Thursdays, Mar. 1–Apr. 26, 5–8 pm Saturdays, Mar. 3–Apr. 28, 1–4 pm

• CROUCH

Fridays, Mar.2–Apr. 27, 9:30 am–3:30 pm Saturdays, Mar. 3–Apr. 28, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

• EAST LONDON

Tuesdays, Mar. 6–Apr. 24, 9:30–3:30 pm

• POND MILLS

Thursdays and Fridays, Mar. 1–Apr. 27, 12 pm–3 pm

• SHERwOOD

Fridays, Mar. 2–Apr. 27, 9:30 am–4 pm Saturdays, Mar. 3–Apr. 28, 9:30–12:30 pm

Community Justice Centre Services at the Central Library

Western University Law students and pro bono lawyers will be available to help with legal issues and court procedures. By appointment only. For more information call 519-661-3352.

• CENTRAL

Mondays, Mar. 5–May 28, 5 pm

The Money Program

Learn practical and creative ways to stretch your buck. In partnership with Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre.

• CROUCH

Thursdays, Apr. 12, 19, 26, 7–8:30 pm

Mobility Device Inspection Clinic

Is your mobility device in need of a minor repair? Free maintenance inspections of manual and power wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, etc. In partnership with March of Dimes Canada.

• JALNA

Tuesday, May 15, 11 am–3 pm