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How much have YOUR bills gone up?? (ARGH! Vent)
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<blockquote data-quote="Mamaof5" data-source="post: 380992"><p>*lol* What is entertainment again? Yes I did get the OETC form. I haven't sent mine out yet because I need Hubby to sign it as well and he's on shift work. Hopefully he'll sign it this week and we'll send out through our accountant. Did you know you can protest to the OEB about the hydro hikes (mind you they never listen but if enough of us complain maybe they just might...not holding my breath for it though). If for any reason any of my fellow Ontarians need help here: ontariorentbanknetwork.org they help with utilities, rent, mortgage even if you are behind, they'll either give a grant (no need to pay back) or interest free, low pay back loan. It is run through the Ontario Works offices but not part of Ontario Works. It takes about 3 hour appointment for the initial appointment, bring all documents, lease, mortgage agreement, income, bank statements, ID of all persons in your household, utilities bills (they don't do phone, internet or tv but hydro, gas and water bill). I've used them in the past and they paid a full 1200 dollar hydro bill almost 2 years ago!!! plus 3200 of rent and my water bill and gas bill!! That was in the GTA and they do grants there rather than loans or a combo of if the need arises. You can only use it every two years... the only good thing that came out of the Harris government!!!</p><p></p><p>Just a resource in case one of my fellow Ontarians needs it. They don't like to advert it too much and try to downplay it a bit but be persistent. Don't forget the Salvation Army, they have programs too for help with bills and food. Food banks too!! St. Vincent De Paul also has resources for help and your local Churches too (even IF you are not a part of their congregation or their religion).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mamaof5, post: 380992"] *lol* What is entertainment again? Yes I did get the OETC form. I haven't sent mine out yet because I need Hubby to sign it as well and he's on shift work. Hopefully he'll sign it this week and we'll send out through our accountant. Did you know you can protest to the OEB about the hydro hikes (mind you they never listen but if enough of us complain maybe they just might...not holding my breath for it though). If for any reason any of my fellow Ontarians need help here: ontariorentbanknetwork.org they help with utilities, rent, mortgage even if you are behind, they'll either give a grant (no need to pay back) or interest free, low pay back loan. It is run through the Ontario Works offices but not part of Ontario Works. It takes about 3 hour appointment for the initial appointment, bring all documents, lease, mortgage agreement, income, bank statements, ID of all persons in your household, utilities bills (they don't do phone, internet or tv but hydro, gas and water bill). I've used them in the past and they paid a full 1200 dollar hydro bill almost 2 years ago!!! plus 3200 of rent and my water bill and gas bill!! That was in the GTA and they do grants there rather than loans or a combo of if the need arises. You can only use it every two years... the only good thing that came out of the Harris government!!! Just a resource in case one of my fellow Ontarians needs it. They don't like to advert it too much and try to downplay it a bit but be persistent. Don't forget the Salvation Army, they have programs too for help with bills and food. Food banks too!! St. Vincent De Paul also has resources for help and your local Churches too (even IF you are not a part of their congregation or their religion). [/QUOTE]
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