r/OntarioWorks

I only been on OW for a few months now (first time in my life)

My new CW mentioned since I pitch in for our condo monthly maintenance fees (which includes hydro and internet as well as cable services) I'm eligible to have shelter allowance added (around $300)

Previously my former CW had mentioned the only way I could claim that is if there is a physical bill under my name (which is not, it's under my father's name)

Now I'm drafting the letter for my father to sign off on (he's the landlord)

Do you have any tips for the letter (what info should it contain) also is this allowance retroactive? (can I claim it for my previous month's on OW as well as the future)

Thank you :)

Does anyone else who qualifies didn’t get the payment already today?

Do we have to report to OW about getting the credit got GST/HST and trillium benefit and etc we are getting this week? I just received my GST/HST credit.

Will I get less at the end of the month from OW because of it?

What can I do if I can’t get a hold of my caseworker ? I was told that I have to file my income, so I left a message, but she hasn’t responded in two weeks.

Yesterday I was desperate for my dogs. I responded asap. Sent a Dm and soon an interact transfer request was emailed in French. It asked to deposit $60 to their account. We need money but be careful. I screenshot it but can’t post the pic here. Sad. Beejay Akinola is the name. Five years here. No posts. No followers to be generous.

My old caseworker was a gem. The sweetest and most understanding worker ever… and I randomly get a message saying I haves new case worker.. why? What have you done !!!? Hope everything works good for you Mrs Erin … and for anyone here do any of you have Cindy F*ster? If so how is she???

Just let me know the reason why you need it
God Bless🙏🏻💪🏻❤️

I’m with TD this is the latest I’ve had no payment ever is it just me?

I received my basic allowance but my landlord did not receive the rent like she should be by direct deposit? Is this because of the holiday? It says issued in Mybenefits.

I have three pretty big knots/matts in my hair due to nutritional deficiencies and being in psychosis for a bit. I was not hospitalized or anything like that but it is what it is. I cannot get the knots out myself I need help in the form of a salon. Does anybody know if ontario works is willing to disclose funding for something of this nature? It's going to be at least 100 dollars-i suspect.

I bank with RBC I find it strange that a payment never hit my account at 3. My file isn't on hold so I find that extremely weird. I wonder if there's a delay?

Hello,

I am being audited by Ontario Benefits and they want my RRSP account and I told my auditor that I do not have an RRSP account but I do have my RRSP contribution and deductions.

They still refuse to accept this and my file has been flagged. I have called my caseworker, auditor, and the auditor’s coordinator. I’m not sure what to do now besides call on Monday but I am not sure what to do when I call my caseworker.

Any help in the comments is welcome. Thank you!

I noticed late last week that my scheduled payment hadn't been posted, which is unusual (usually it updates a few days before it's issued) and have been checking the website frequently to look for it.

This morning I signed in and saw I have a new letter, dated for the 24th, stating my file is on hold due to lack of reporting, and I had until the 28th to reply, but I have done my monthly report of not leaving the province, I don't have any income reporting because I don't have employment, and the letter didn't come in until the 29th?

I've left a voicemail for my worker at the extension provided in the letter, but I am now in complete panic mode and don't know what else to do. My rent is due tomorrow.

UPDATE:

I called again and got through to my worker, everything is sorted out now. :)

There is hope out there guys, stay strong