Support Programs
Service at a Glance
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Special Supports Program The Special Supports Program provides a wide range of health related benefits to City residents living independently in the community to improve their quality of life, health, wellness, safety and self-sufficiency. Health related benefits include but are not limited to:
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Do I qualify for an Affordable Transit Pass? The Affordable Transit Pass helps employed City of Hamilton residents living with a low income purchase an adult monthly bus pass for half price. You must meet all of the following criteria:
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I can't afford to see a Dentist Dental services are available to those receiving:
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Helping Hands Helping Hands provides home support to eligible low income senior citizens and the disabled. Services include house cleaning, rug shampooing, window cleaning, laundry, air conditioner installation, spring and fall yard clean-up, lawn and yard maintenance, snow shovelling and packing. |
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Funerals, Burials & Cremations The City of Hamilton provides financial assistance on behalf of deceased Hamilton residents who do not have sufficient funds in their estate to fully cover the cost of a basic funeral, burial and/or cremation. |
Ontario Renovates Program for Homeowners The Homeowner Ontario Renovates offers financial assistance to low-income households who own and occupy substandard housing to enable them to repair their dwellings to a minimum level of health and safety. |