TWO Payment Assistance Programs for Water / Hydro

Both the City of Winnipeg and Manitoba Hydro have payment assistance programs available if you are having difficulties paying your City utility bill, or an overdue energy bill. Both these programs are run in partnership with the Salvation Army. See highlights of both programs and links for more information:

H2O Help to Others – City of Winnipeg
H2O Help to Others is a City of Winnipeg program that provides support to low income individuals and families who are having difficulty paying their City of Winnipeg utility bill. It is a joint initiative between the City of Winnipeg and the Salvation Army.
You may be eligible for assistance from H2O if:
• you do not have the resources to pay the City of Winnipeg utility bill and you are about to face disconnection of water service
• your household income is lower than the federal low income cut-off
• the City of Winnipeg utility account for your residence is in your name
• you are not receiving social assistance
• neither you nor any other member of your household have received assistance from H2O in the past
• your account has been billed to an actual water meter reading (or you are willing to provide a current water meter reading).
• you are willing to complete and submit an application and are willing to meet with The Salvation Army to review the application.
• you have not been convicted of a violation of the Water-By-law or Sewer By-law in the past five years
SEE HERE: APPLICATION & MORE DETAILS

Neighbours Helping Neighbours – Manitoba Hydro
Neighbours Helping Neighbours is one-time support option to help cover the cost of an overdue energy bill. It’s funded by private and corporate donations and run in partnership with The Salvation Army. If you’re struggling to make ends meet, this can help.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for Neighbours Helping Neighbours if:
• you’re a Manitoba Hydro customer and live in Manitoba
• you’re currently in 60 days arrears or greater
• you’re not receiving social assistance
• you haven’t received assistance from this program

SEE HERE: APPLICATION & MORE DETAILS