Community Support; located in Kanonkwatsheriio Health Facility Tel: (613) 575-2341 Fax: 575-1145 The Community Support Program delivers financial benefits to residents of Akwesasne who are in need by assisting clients with their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter. Under certain circumstances, they help with other needs such as house repairs, funeral assistance, moving expenses, travel, vocational preparation, job start-up costs, tuition assistance, day care and other emergency expenses. For Akwesasne residents, school clothing allowance is provided in August, also, for children under school age, there is a clothing allotment in November, called a Snowsuit Allowance. When the Province of Ontario also allows it, a Christmas bonus is provided. Assistance may be available for special expenses when there is a financial need. If a family is not on assistance, has a low income and has a special need they can apply to the program. A financial assessment is completed to verify eligibility for assistance. Disability benefits and long term assistance is available to single parents who reside on the Quebec portion of Akwesasne. The Ontario Family Benefits program gives the same assistance to those who reside on Cornwall Island. In collaboration with the MCA Housing Program, there is a housing project for ten workers. It is expected to have another project started in the fall. The program is working with Adult Education to have their clients attend courses. Adult Education will be starting a Workplace Skills Program in the fall. The courses in the past were very successful. When previous classes ended, the participants were ready to take other courses or look for jobs. The Community Support Program is the program which gives financial support to those who are in need of assistance for basic needs, shelter and other assistance. The entire program is based on financial need. Clients are asked to document their need before any assistance is approved. Social Aid Program The Social Aid program can provide financial assistance, though it can be supplemental, temporary, or long-term, to individuals whose income is insufficient to meet their basic needs and who reside in either Kanatakon, Que., or Tsi Snaihne, Que. The program can provide food shelter, utilities, and or supplemental income. Assistance is also available for special situations as emergency medical transportation, special medical needs, training supplements, emergency shelter or funerals. For more information, please contact 575-2341.