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Program:
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Good Companions (The) - Snow Go Assist
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Phone Numbers:
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613-236-0428 ext 2250
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Fax:
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613-230-2095
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Address:
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670 Albert St
Ottawa, ON
K1R 6L2
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Intersection:
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Albert St and Empress Ave North
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
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Public Contacts:
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Brenda Packer - Community Support Services Coordinator
bpacker@thegoodcompanions.ca
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Service Description:
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Matching service for people looking to hire an individual or contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways * eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program
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Fees:
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Program
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Application:
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Call for more information or to apply
Deadline for 2025-2026 season mid November 2025
Snow Go Assist program: Participants must provide proof of active enrolment in one or more of the following programs to prove that they meet the program objectives:
* GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement)
* ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program)
* Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit
* Ontario Works plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)
* Essential Health and Social Supports plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)
* Home Help plus proof of disability and/or senior (60 years and older)
* Low income senior or person with a disability (proof may be required)
* Special Circumstances may be considered
For more information on the Snow Go program, visit ottawa.ca/en/family-and-social-services/older-adults/help-around-home
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Seniors 55 years and older and adults with disabilities aged 18-54.
Snow Go Assist program : Seniors and persons with disabilities, must be for the purpose of ensuring mobility * must be physically unable to clear snow from their private driveway and/or walkway due to their own disability * must lack resources (people and/or financial) to arrange for clearing of snow from their private driveway and/or walkway
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Ottawa
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Last Updated:
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3/19/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=212170
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