Apply for Assistance
Take the First Step Toward Your Next Opportunity
If you've been offered a job, accepted into an apprenticeship, or enrolled in a training program that requires work boots, Toe to Toe may be able to help.
Our goal is to remove one of the practical barriers that can stand between you and meaningful employment.
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Who Can Apply?
You may be eligible if you:
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Have received a job offer that requires work boots.
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Are beginning an apprenticeship.
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Are enrolled in a training or certification program that requires safety footwear.
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Are experiencing financial hardship and cannot reasonably purchase the required work boots yourself.
Every application is reviewed individually. Meeting these criteria does not automatically guarantee approval.
What You'll Need to Provide
To help us review your application, we'll ask for:
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Your name and contact information
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Your city and province
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Your work boot size
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Any special fit requirements (wide, extra wide, orthotics, etc.)
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Information about the job, apprenticeship, or training opportunity
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A brief description of your current situation and how receiving work boots would help
You may also upload supporting documents, such as:
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A job offer
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Apprenticeship registration
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Training program enrollment
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A letter from a support worker
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Other relevant documentation
Supporting documents are encouraged but are not required.
Our Review Process
Each application is carefully reviewed based on:
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Eligibility
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Demonstrated need
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Available funding and resources
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Information provided in the application
If we require additional information, we'll contact you using the details you provide.
Because resources are limited, we may not be able to approve every application.
Our Commitment
We understand that asking for assistance isn't always easy.
Every application is treated with respect, compassion, and confidentiality. Our goal is to make the application process straightforward, fair, and free from judgment.
Application Form
Complete the application form below. It should take approximately 5–10 minutes to complete.
Once submitted, our team will review your application and contact you if additional information is needed or once a decision has been made.
Thank you for allowing Toe to Toe to be part of your journey toward employment.