Essential snow removal program

A service intended for low-income elderly and disabled community members for the winter season is now accepting applications. The Essential Snow Removal Program for the 2024-2025 season offered through the Client Based Services (CBS) Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, will operate from Sunday, December 1^st until Monday, March 31^st, 2025. The program provides access for emergency service personnel by clearing entryways, such as ramps, stairs, and driveways. The program has a limited number of spaces for clients and previous clientele must re-apply each year. To be eligible, clients must be Kahnawa’kehró:non on the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry who are 65 years of age; living alone with limited income; have physical disabilities and/or medical conditions, verified by a medical professional; and no able-bodied person can be living at the same residence as the client. Applications are now available at the CBS offices located in the Services Complex until Friday, November 15^th.