Free legal services for low income people living in the area bounded by the Lake Ontario on the South to York Mills/401 on the North and from Yonge Street/Don River on the West to Victoria Park Avenue on the East.
For Legal Advice Call: 416-441-1764 ext 36
News and Community activities
Equity and Reconciliation
Hate Crime And Community Safety Workshop The Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC) invite you to a Virtual Webinar and meet with their Guest speaker from Toronto Police Department. She will share her experience and knowledge on how to report hate crimes, what is the best approach to involve and engage in the situation if someone is exposed or witness to hate crimes. Date & Time: January 13, 2022 at 5 pm Zoom Registration Link or Event Address: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/83941223952?pwd =U01ENUlWWVRUUkt5Ym 05dk9KWElKQT09 Meeting ID: 839 4122 3952 Passcode: 460994 Dial by your location +1 647 374 4685 Canada +1 647 558 0588 Canada +1 778 907 2071 Canada Meeting ID: 839 4122 3952 Passcode: 460994
DVCLS Advocacy
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
To support Ontarians through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) is once again temporarily increasing the flexibility of the Low-income Energy Assistance Program-Emergency Financial Assistance (LEAP EFA). In addition, the maximum value of grants amounts has been increased. To be eligible for LEAP EFA, the applicant still needs to be in arrears but does not need to be in threat of disconnection or have been disconnected.
Read MoreCity of Toronto Tenant Rights Website and Toolkit
The City of Toronto announces a new tool for Tenants to provide meaningful information to prevent evictions. We encourage residents to view the City of Toronto Website – Rental Housing and Tenant Information www.toronto.ca/renterhelp The City’s staff and Tenant Advisory Committee have worked with persons with lived experience, legal clinics and tenant advocate groups to navigate the difficult process to avoid potential evictions.
Read MoreAdvice to tenants facing renoviction
Please read article below by Karly Wilson (DVCLS), Bhavin Bilimoria (DVCLS) and Patricia Edwards from ACORN. Op-Ed: Advice to tenants facing renoviction – stay put
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