LIFE*SPIN - Low-Income Benefits, Rent Help & Housing Advocacy (London)
LIFE*SPIN is a long-running London non-profit that helps low-income Londoners apply for benefits and find housing help. Services include community advocacy, a free income tax clinic, help applying for benefits like ODSP, the Ontario Electricity Support Program (a credit on your hydro bill), navigating subsidized and co-op housing, and referrals to housing providers.
What you get
Free local help
Who it's for
Low-income London residents.
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?”
If no one answers, leave your name and number slowly, then try 211 while you wait.
Can I get this?
You have a good chance if this sounds like you:
- Low-income London residents
- You do not need to already be on other benefits to get help with benefits or housing navigation
What to do next
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The fine print
More details about the money
Varies. Advocacy and application help are free. LIFE*SPIN points renters to housing supports and helps unlock benefits (like OESP hydro credits) to free up money for rent.
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 London residents. You do not need to already be on other benefits to get help with benefits or housing navigation.
Good to know
Confirmed via WebFetch on 2026-06-13: phone 519-438-8676, email life@execulink.com, office 866A Dundas St London ON N5W 2Z7. LIFE*SPIN's own housing units currently have no vacancies, so the durable value is benefits/rent advocacy and navigation (ODSP, OESP hydro credit, co-op housing, referrals to the Housing Access Centre). Confidence upgraded from medium to high. Slug renamed to add the 'london-' city prefix.
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