Inn of the Good Shepherd - Rent/Utility Support Program (Sarnia-Lambton)
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is a Sarnia-Lambton charity that helps you keep your home if you have an eviction notice or a utility shut-off notice. It can help with rent or utility bills, and it also runs a food bank and soup kitchen that free up money for rent. A worker reviews your case.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
You qualify if you have a low income, live in Lambton County, and have an eviction notice or a utility shut-off notice and need help to stay housed.
This takes you to the official website
What to have ready
Documents they may ask for
- Government ID for everyone in your household, if available
- A copy of your lease or rent agreement
- Recent rent receipt, ledger, or proof of what you owe
- Recent pay stubs, benefit statement, or income proof
- ODSP, Ontario Works, CPP, OAS, or other benefit statement if you have one
- Recent bank statement, if the program asks for it
What to say when you call
“Hi, I am looking for housing help. Can you tell me if this program fits my situation, what documents I need, and whether there is anyone who can help me apply?”
Use the official page first, then call 211 if you are not sure where to start.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- A worker looks at your case one-on-one
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Not published as a fixed amount; assistance with rent and utility payments is discretionary based on available funds.
Amounts and eligibility change. Confirm the current figure with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on it.
The full eligibility rules
Low-income Lambton County residents with an eviction notice or utility shut-off notice who need help to remain housed. Assessed case-by-case by the outreach worker.
Good to know
CONFIRMED on the official page: rent and utility aid for Lambton County residents facing eviction or disconnection, applied via 519-344-1746 ext. 313 (Community Outreach Worker), plus food bank and soup kitchen; they also connect clients to LEAP (1-855-487-5327). Dollar amounts are not published and assistance is discretionary. (Confidence raised to high - the official site clearly documents the program. Removed the agefriendlysarnialambton.ca third-party directory citation; kept the official theinnsarnia.ca page.)
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