Video Resources
January 2024: Caregiving for Seniors
Workshop on caregiving and benefits a senior can be entitled for.
2024 Workshops
March 2024: Employment Supports & Services
On January 1, 2024, the provincial government changed the distribution of employment services across the province. Find out how these changes could affect you.
February 2023: Discretionary Benefits - New Mattresses
Discretionary Benefits for New Moms
Q&A - Obtaining a Mattress
2023 Workshops
March 2023: Discretionary Benefits for New Moms
Discretionary Benefits for New Moms
August 2023: Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) is one of the supports some of our families need, which you helped us to identify. Download the free companion booklet to help guide you step-by-step to access the supports that you need to help you and your child. Available in English and Arabic.
July 2023: Health Benefits Workshop
Learn about OHIP, Ontario Works, Exceptional Access Program, Assistive Devices, and other Ontario Healthcare plans.
October 2023: Utility Assistance 101
Utilities Assistance 101 (Hydro/Electric Bills)
2022 Workshops
August 2022: Discretionary Benefits
How to Apply for Discretionary Benefits if you are not in receipt of Ontario Works or ODSP.
Financial Eligibility Application know-how
Subsidy for Sports and Recreation Activities.
June 2022: Disability Assistance
Nicole Davis, our LIFE*SPIN Community Advocate, will take you through many other disability benefits that may be available to you, such as: Canada Pension Plan-Disability Savings Plan, The federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund, Disability Tax Credits, and Benefits for Veterans. Learn what all of these are, what they offer and eligibility for each.
February 2022: Benefits of Saving in a RESP
Get an RESP for your child!
May 2022: Senior Tea - Community Resources
Watch our Senior Tea video here.
Based on the Assistive Devices Program Handbook, from the Western University Pro Bono student team of Alexa Amar and Neha Gulati under Professor Daniel J. McNamara, LLB, Barrister and Solicitor. An exploration into Eligibility for Funding, Authorizers/Vendors, Devices, Appeals and much more!
How to Access Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and the Trillium Drug Plan
Video Resources Workshops 2021
April 2021: Accessing Financial Resources
Financial Resources 101.
April 2021: Subsidized Housing
How to Access Subsidized Housing in London, Ontario.
April 2021: Last Will and Testament & Powers of Attorney
Important information on making a Will and Powers of Attorney.
Watch this presentation on how to access low-cost internet!
May 2021: Webinar: ID Information
Learn from Special Guest David Jansen from the London InterCommunity Health Center about how to access your important Identification: Passports, Drivers License, SIN, Health Card, and more. (15 minutes)
Food Security - Nutritious Recipes from Growing Chefs