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Program:	Ontario Works
Organizations:	Rainy River First Nations Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre
Phone Numbers:	807-482-2479
Fax:	807-482-2603
Website:	www.rainyriverfirstnations.com
Address:	PO Box 450 Emo, ON P0W 1E0
Street Address:	6 Manitou Rapids Dr Emo
Location:	Band Office is located at Manitou Rapids Dr in Emo Community of Rainy River First Nations is located 3 miles W of Emo on Hwy 11/71 Consists of 2 reserves, the main reserve Manitou Rapids 11 with a land area of 22.67 sq km
Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm Hours subject to change
Contacts:	Patrick Morrisseau - Social Services Administrator 807-482-2479 Ext 256 * patrick.morrisseau@manitourapids.ca
Service Description:	Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to: Child Care Clothing Needs Community Placement Program Discretionary Benefits Drug Benefits Employment Resource Centre Employment Start-up Costs Enhanced Employment Placement Program Funeral and burial expenses Learning, Earning and Parenting Pay-Direct to Landlord Special Diets Allowance Transportation
Fees:	None
Application:	The following documentation is required to complete application: Copy of Canada Child Benefit statement (for children under 18 years of age) Copy of mortgage or rental agreement Health card Information about assets owned, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan, Information about other income and money, such as a pension Proof of identity, such as birth certificate Proof of Social Insurance Number Recent bank statement for all bank accounts Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Rainy River First Nations Individuals must: be a resident of Ontario be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment sign a Participation Agreement Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including: Assets Family size Housing costs Income
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 6-25-2025
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