Boost Emergency Fund

United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta Society

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Description
Provides a one-time emergency financial assistance for rent, utility arrears, food and hygiene products. Utilized as a last-resort safety net for those who have exhausted all other resources.

Service offers:

  • one-time emergency financial assistance that may cover
    • rent arrears
    • utilities arrears (gas, power, water) and reconnection fees
    • food and hygiene basics if not enough support has been provided by a food bank, transportation passes

Affiliation: Enmax
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • individuals and families
  • residing in Lethbridge or South West Alberta (including Claresholm, Taber, and Vauxhall)
  • who have exhausted all available funding and resources
  • those in critical need of financial support
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
  • apply online, by phone, or in person
  • must provide two pieces of ID
  • must provide documentation of arrears owing
  • must have exhausted and applied to all funding availability (Alberta Works, Lethbridge Housing, Food Bank, AISH, City of Lethbridge Transit pass subsidy)
  • arrear payments are made directly to the service provider, landlord or gift cards for food, hygiene or transportation items

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait times varies.


Telephone
403-327-1700
Web Site
https://www.lethbridgeunitedway.ca
Email
together@lethbridgeunitedway.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: No -
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Last Verified On
January 23, 2025
Address
Lacidem Building; 542 7 Street S
Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2H1
Just across the street from Haig Clinic, or down the block for Lethbridge Herald.
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Hours of Operation

No set hours. Contact for availability. 

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