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Community / NonprofitCommunity / charity help SarniaVerified June 2026

John Howard Society of Sarnia-Lambton - Supportive Housing / Intensive Case Management

The John Howard Society of Sarnia-Lambton runs a supportive housing and intensive case management program. It helps people who have been homeless for a long time, or are at high risk of becoming homeless, to find and keep housing, with one-on-one support to build skills and stay housed.

What you get

Free local help

Who it's for

People and families who have been homeless for a long time or are at high risk of homelessness, with big barriers to staying housed.

Start your application

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:

  • Referrals usually come from local shelters, jails, and hospitals

What to do next

Check off each step as you go — we'll remember where you are.

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The fine print

More details about the money

No cash benefit. Ongoing help finding housing plus intensive one-on-one case management.

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

People and families who have been homeless for a long time or are at high risk of homelessness, with big barriers to staying housed. Referrals usually come from local shelters, jails, and hospitals.

Good to know

Phone (519-336-1020), email (housing@johnhowardsarnia.com), program description, eligibility and funding (United Way Sarnia-Lambton + Ministry of the Solicitor General) all confirmed on the John Howard Society of Sarnia-Lambton's own page. Support service, not a grant. Slug prefixed with city.

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This guide is published by Mithulan Perinpanayagam, CPA, CA, who also co-founds Foundation Capital, a private real-estate firm that operates rental housing. Foundation Capital does not set its rents based on anything on this site. This guide is information only — not financial, legal, tax, or benefits advice, and using it does not create a professional relationship. Always confirm current details with the program administrator through the official link before you rely on them.

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