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Program: Ontario Works

Organization: Greater Sudbury (City of)
Description of Services: Provides financial and employment assistance to citizens who qualify based on the Ontario Works Act

Financial assistance may include:
  • funds to cover food and shelter
  • a monthly drug card to cover the cost of prescribed medications
  • dental care for children, medical transportation and diabetic supplies
  • employment focused activities as described within the Ontario Works Act

    Employment Supports assist participants in finding employment which includes training or skill development, academic upgrading, independent job searches and literacy training

    Community Participation allows participants to volunteer with non-profit and public organizations which allows development of skills, experience and an opportunity to establish contacts within the community * participants who choose to complete a community participation placement can volunteer up to 70 hours per month, up to six months

    Employment Placements allows a participant who is considered to be job ready an opportunity to fine tune his or her employment skills * job placement agencies match the skills of the participant with the needs of an employer * employment placement options may include self-employment opportunities

  • Fees: Free
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Must reside within the City of Greater Sudbury
    Application: Call to make a referral
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English ; French
    Area(s) Served: Greater Sudbury

    Phone Numbers: 3-1-1 or 705-675-2411
    Teletype: 705-688-3919
    Fax: 705-673-0813
    Email: 311@greatersudbury.ca
    Website: www.greatersudbury.ca
    Address: Tom Davies Square
    PO Box 3700 Stn A
    Sudbury, ON
    P3A 5W5
    Street
    Address:
    199 Larch St, 9th Fl
    Sudbury
    Intersection: Larch St and Paris St
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
    Contacts: Gail Spencer - Supervisor

     
    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/30/2025

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