City of Cornwall offering the THRIVE Program - Temporary Relief for Individuals in Housing Emergencies

The City of Cornwall is offering the THRIVE Program - Temporary Relief for Individuals in Housing Emergencies from January 24th to March 31st, 2025. 

The THRIVE program - Temporary Relief for Individuals in Housing Emergencies assists households in Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry with securing and retaining long-term housing by providing financial support for rental and utility arrears, upfront heating costs, first and last month's rent, medical expenses, and other exceptional circumstances.

To qualify, applicants must meet specific income limits based on household size, complete an application, provide income verification, and pursue all other available income sources. Payments are made directly to vendors or landlords, and the program's availability depends on funding.

More information can be found by calling 613-933-6282 or https://www.cornwall.ca/en/live-here/social-housing-division.aspx.