Essential Snow Removal Program for Elderly and Disabled returns

10/01/2024

The Client Based Services (CBS) Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke would like to inform the community that applications are now available for the Essential Snow Removal Program for the 2024-2025 season. This service is intended for low-income elderly and disabled community members.  

The program will operate from Sunday, December 1, 2024, to Monday, March 31, 2025, and provides access for emergency service personnel by clearing entryways, such as ramps, stairs, and driveways. The program can only accept a limited number of clients, and previous clientele must re-apply each year.

Eligibility:

All Kahnawa’kehró:non on the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the service:

• 65 years of age
• Living alone with limited income
• Having physical disabilities/medical conditions – as verified by a medical professional
• No able-bodied person can be living at the same residence as participant

Applications are now available at the CBS offices located in the Services Complex until Friday, November 15th.

Please contact Caroline McComber at 450-638-0500 for full details on eligibility criteria and services provided.