The Income Security Program is comprised of:

Money Management: One on one confidential review of income and expenses and the management of them. They work with the individual to help create a workable budget and supply tips on how to better manage finances. Referral to Credit Counselling if appropriate. Group workshops on Money Management are also available.

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program:

Free tax clinics for those with modest income that are unable to complete income tax return on their own.

• Income tax returns will be prepared by drop-off or walk-in. Use main/front entrance.
• Contact: Patricia Kamphorst, 905-372-2646, taxes@thehelpcentre.ca or Karin Cummings karin@thehelpcentre.ca
• Does not serve clients that exceed suggested income
• Clientele: 2SLGBTQI+ friendly, Indigenous, Newcomers, Persons with disabilities, Seniors, Social assistance recipients, Students
• Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm, Closed during lunch
• Thu 9 am-2 pm, Closed during lunch
• Income tax services offered throughout the year

Office is not able to prepare returns for self employed individuals, business or rental income and expenses, capital gains or losses, employment expenses, files for bankruptcy and have not been discharged or deceased individuals.

Referrals: Connecting people to other services where appropriate-especially for self advocacy.Low-Income Energy Assistance Program: This program ensures the residents have opportunities to successfully sustain their housing and to maintain their utilities in periods of energy crisis through education and advocacy, facilitating applications to provincial and municipal emergency funds and by supplying residents with current energy conservation information.Ontario Electricity Support Program: this program provides support to clients to access a credit on their utility bill.