Social

           "Working together to provide & promote the development
               of Social Services & Community Partnerships
                ...in a caring, responsive & respectful way for the
           well-being of our community."

Serving Peterborough City & County
Services

Ontario Works

About Ontario Works

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

If you are in temporary financial need for food, shelter or other benefits, Ontario Works may be able to help with some or all of the following: 

  • provide you with money for food
  • help you find a job
  • avoid eviction
  • avoid disconnection of hydro or heating service

To be eligible to receive help from Ontario Works, you must:

  • live in Ontario and have status in Canada,
  • need money right away to help pay for food and housing costs

You may also have to take part in activities that will help you find a job depending on your situation.

How Ontario Works Can Help You

If you qualify, Ontario Works can provide you with:

  • financial assistance to help you cover the costs of food and housing cost
  • employment assistance to help you prepare for and find a job.

The amount of money you may receive from Ontario Works will depend on your:

  • family size
  • how much money you receive each month
  • assets (property, investments, other money available to you)
  • the cost of your housing, heat and hydro

How much money you may receive depends on your current situation.

Contact Ontario Works at (705) 748-8830 for more information.