United Way Funded Programs & Services
Investment Priorities:
- (SS) Supporting Seniors
- (PP) Poverty Prevention and Reduction
- (SN) Strengthening Neighborhoods
Programs & Services Directory .pdf 
UNITED WAY FUNDED PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND INITIATIVES ARE DELIVERED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN BURLINGTON:
ACCLAIM HEALTH
Phone: 905-827-8800
http://www.acclaimhealth.ca/
Friendly Visiting (SS) provides volunteers who visit isolated seniors on a regular basis to offer friendship and support. Seniors are connected to other programs within the community.
People in Crisis Program (SN) fosters a healthy individual living environment within crisis and residential facilities. Provide clients with direct access to services that address their health needs.
Tele-Touch Program (SS) provides free telephone reassurance and community support to seniors living alone and provides relief to caregivers.
Special Steps (SS) is a visiting/walking program for at risk seniors experiencing cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer and strokes.
Phone: 905-827-8800
http://www.acclaimhealth.ca/
Friendly Visiting (SS) provides volunteers who visit isolated seniors on a regular basis to offer friendship and support. Seniors are connected to other programs within the community.
People in Crisis Program (SN) fosters a healthy individual living environment within crisis and residential facilities. Provide clients with direct access to services that address their health needs.
Tele-Touch Program (SS) provides free telephone reassurance and community support to seniors living alone and provides relief to caregivers.
Special Steps (SS) is a visiting/walking program for at risk seniors experiencing cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer and strokes.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HAMILTON AND BURLINGTON
Phone: 905-317-2469
http://www.callbigbrothers.com/
Matching Services (SN) provides mentoring services to children by matching them with trained adult volunteer mentors. The supportive, caring, friendship-oriented, positive role model relationships between adults and children/youth enhance the self-esteem and self-confidence of the matched children.
Phone: 905-317-2469
http://www.callbigbrothers.com/
Matching Services (SN) provides mentoring services to children by matching them with trained adult volunteer mentors. The supportive, caring, friendship-oriented, positive role model relationships between adults and children/youth enhance the self-esteem and self-confidence of the matched children.
BURLINGTON COUNSELING AND FAMILY SERVICES
Phone: 905-637-5256
www.burlingtoncounselling.com
Individual and Family Counselling (PP) provides professional counselling to individuals and families facing personal, emotional or relationship problems. Issues may include dealing with separation and divorce, marital problems, coping with depression, the impact of chronic illness, parent/child conflict, family violence, bereavement, etc.
Phone: 905-637-5256
www.burlingtoncounselling.com
Individual and Family Counselling (PP) provides professional counselling to individuals and families facing personal, emotional or relationship problems. Issues may include dealing with separation and divorce, marital problems, coping with depression, the impact of chronic illness, parent/child conflict, family violence, bereavement, etc.
BURLINGTON SENIORS CENTRE & PARTNERS
Phone: 905-335-7888
www.burlington.ca
Isolated Seniors Program (SS) targets seniors living in isolation. Seniors are transported to Seniors Centre to access physical and recreational activities to promote their well being, reduce social isolation and loneliness, and increase knowledge of the community.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, HALTON REGION
Phone: 905-693-4270
http://www.cmha-halton.ca/
Mental Health Education and Marketing Services (SN) provides the community with mental health information and education, and community referral services by phone during normal business hours.
CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND HALTON/PEEL
Phone: 905-275-5332
http://www.cnib.ca/
Rehabilitation (SS) works with seniors experiencing vision loss on developing individual skills which helps them to remain in their own environment and within the community, and promotes continued independence.
Counselling and Referral Services (SS) identifies individual needs and goals of new clients experiencing vision loss and the necessary support services to meet those needs. Referrals to other community resources are made as needed.
Phone: 905-275-5332
http://www.cnib.ca/
Rehabilitation (SS) works with seniors experiencing vision loss on developing individual skills which helps them to remain in their own environment and within the community, and promotes continued independence.
Counselling and Referral Services (SS) identifies individual needs and goals of new clients experiencing vision loss and the necessary support services to meet those needs. Referrals to other community resources are made as needed.
(THE) CANADIAN RED CROSS- BURLINGTON BRANCH
Phone: 905-637-5664
http://www.redcross.ca/
Home Healthcare Equipment Services (SS) involves the loaning of mobility aids and other assistance devices to seniors, allowing them to recuperate in their own home.
Meals on Wheels (SS) delivers hot and cold nutritious meals to seniors, adults convalescing, chronically ill and physically or mentally challenged.
Transportation (SS) provides safe, reliable transportation to and from medical and rehabilitative appointments, out of town specialist appointments and adult day programs for the frail, elderly, cognitively and physically disabled.
Phone: 905-637-5664
http://www.redcross.ca/
Home Healthcare Equipment Services (SS) involves the loaning of mobility aids and other assistance devices to seniors, allowing them to recuperate in their own home.
Meals on Wheels (SS) delivers hot and cold nutritious meals to seniors, adults convalescing, chronically ill and physically or mentally challenged.
Transportation (SS) provides safe, reliable transportation to and from medical and rehabilitative appointments, out of town specialist appointments and adult day programs for the frail, elderly, cognitively and physically disabled.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HALTON
Phone: 905-632-1975
http://www.cdhalton.cawww.volunteerhalton.ca
Social Planning creates and maintains community based knowledge for planning, community capacity building, public education and community development. This includes social research to identify trends, needs and issues within the community; education and community awareness on community issues; getting diverse groups to work together toward a common goal or issue.
Volunteer Halton promotes and supports effective volunteerism through recruitment, referral, education, promotion, leadership, advocacy and effective volunteer management. It provides and maintains an interactive website where volunteers can access current volunteer opportunities from the privacy of their home.
Phone: 905-632-1975
http://www.cdhalton.cawww.volunteerhalton.ca
Social Planning creates and maintains community based knowledge for planning, community capacity building, public education and community development. This includes social research to identify trends, needs and issues within the community; education and community awareness on community issues; getting diverse groups to work together toward a common goal or issue.
Volunteer Halton promotes and supports effective volunteerism through recruitment, referral, education, promotion, leadership, advocacy and effective volunteer management. It provides and maintains an interactive website where volunteers can access current volunteer opportunities from the privacy of their home.
COMMUNITY LIVING BURLINGTON
Phone: 905-336-2225
http://www.clburlington.ca/
Residential Services (SN) provides accommodation, care and supervision to adults with a developmental disability in group living settings. Each participant develops a personal Individual Support Plan and services are provided based on their needs.
Preschool Integration (SN) provides support, resources, and training to child care programs to assist in including all children in the program routines and activities.
Life Skills (SN) provides basic life skills training, social and recreational activities, work activities with financial remuneration to adults with a developmental disability.
Isolated Seniors Program (SS) provides integration of seniors with developmental disabilities with their non-disabled peers at the Burlington Senior Centre. It provides support to seniors to participate in activities.
Phone: 905-336-2225
http://www.clburlington.ca/
Residential Services (SN) provides accommodation, care and supervision to adults with a developmental disability in group living settings. Each participant develops a personal Individual Support Plan and services are provided based on their needs.
Preschool Integration (SN) provides support, resources, and training to child care programs to assist in including all children in the program routines and activities.
Life Skills (SN) provides basic life skills training, social and recreational activities, work activities with financial remuneration to adults with a developmental disability.
Isolated Seniors Program (SS) provides integration of seniors with developmental disabilities with their non-disabled peers at the Burlington Senior Centre. It provides support to seniors to participate in activities.
COMPASSION SOCIETY
Phone: 905-592-3722
http://compassionsociety.net/
Clothing Exchange (PP) is a drop-in store front that provides used clothing to individuals and families. They also provide job search supports and referrals to other services available in Burlington based on need.
Phone: 905-592-3722
http://compassionsociety.net/
Clothing Exchange (PP) is a drop-in store front that provides used clothing to individuals and families. They also provide job search supports and referrals to other services available in Burlington based on need.
FOOD FOR LIFE CANADA
Phone: 905-510-5724
www.foodforlife.ca
Food for Life (PP) is a fresh food recovery of perishables from restaurants and grocery stores and food distribution to low income neighbourhoods and social housing sites.
Phone: 905-510-5724
www.foodforlife.ca
Food for Life (PP) is a fresh food recovery of perishables from restaurants and grocery stores and food distribution to low income neighbourhoods and social housing sites.
FOREST VIEW CHURCH & VAN NORMAN COMMUNITY HOMES
Phone: 905-825-2992
After school program (PP) in north Burlington offers arts, story telling and healthy snacks. Tutoring is also available to build confidence in areas of literacy and numerics. Program targets children in the age groups of 0 to 5 and 6 to 12 with an emphasis on family interaction.
Community Hubs (PP) provide food security to low-income neighbourhoods at Halton Community Housing sites. On site access to food reduces client transportation needs and offers leadership opportunities for volunteer outreach.
Phone: 905-825-2992
After school program (PP) in north Burlington offers arts, story telling and healthy snacks. Tutoring is also available to build confidence in areas of literacy and numerics. Program targets children in the age groups of 0 to 5 and 6 to 12 with an emphasis on family interaction.
Community Hubs (PP) provide food security to low-income neighbourhoods at Halton Community Housing sites. On site access to food reduces client transportation needs and offers leadership opportunities for volunteer outreach.
HALTON CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY, OUR KIDS NETWORK & PARTNERS
Phone: 905-333-4226
www.haltoncas.ca
After school program (PP) in Aldershot that encourages healthy growth, development and safety of children and youth by offering recreational and sport programs.
Seniors in Motion (SS) enables seniors to participate twice a week in exercise classes making their daily activities easier, improving their confidence and lessening the possibility of falls and more serious injuries.
Phone: 905-333-4226
www.haltoncas.ca
After school program (PP) in Aldershot that encourages healthy growth, development and safety of children and youth by offering recreational and sport programs.
Seniors in Motion (SS) enables seniors to participate twice a week in exercise classes making their daily activities easier, improving their confidence and lessening the possibility of falls and more serious injuries.
HALTON FAMILY SERVICES
Phone: 905-845-3811
http://www.haltonfamilyservices.org/
Individual, couple and family counselling (PP) provides a range of professional counselling to help people cope with a wide range of life’s problems and stress.
Halton Consumer Credit Counselling Service (PP) offers counselling, counselling third party and debt
management programs. These services provide counselling and support to repay debts and learn ways to effectively manage financial resources.
Phone: 905-845-3811
http://www.haltonfamilyservices.org/
Individual, couple and family counselling (PP) provides a range of professional counselling to help people cope with a wide range of life’s problems and stress.
Halton Consumer Credit Counselling Service (PP) offers counselling, counselling third party and debt
management programs. These services provide counselling and support to repay debts and learn ways to effectively manage financial resources.
HALTON FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Phone: 905-331-0227
www.haltonfoodforthought.ca
New Beginnings (PP) is a school nutrition program (breakfast, lunch or snack) offered in Burlington schools. A nutrition educational program is also offered to students.
Phone: 905-331-0227
www.haltonfoodforthought.ca
New Beginnings (PP) is a school nutrition program (breakfast, lunch or snack) offered in Burlington schools. A nutrition educational program is also offered to students.
HALTON TRAUMA CENTER
Phone: 905-825-3242
haltontraumacentre.ca
Trauma Assessment/treatment (SN) offers counselling and other supports to children or adults who have been subjected to sexual, physical or emotional abuse, and neglect.
Phone: 905-825-3242
haltontraumacentre.ca
Trauma Assessment/treatment (SN) offers counselling and other supports to children or adults who have been subjected to sexual, physical or emotional abuse, and neglect.
LINKS2CARE
Phone: 905-873-6502
www.links2care.ca
Home Help (SS) supports seniors and persons with disabilities by providing light housekeeping, shopping and small meal preparation.
Phone: 905-873-6502
www.links2care.ca
Home Help (SS) supports seniors and persons with disabilities by providing light housekeeping, shopping and small meal preparation.
NELSON YOUTH CENTRE
Phone: 905-681-2611
http://www.nelsonyouthcentres.com/
After School Therapy (SN) provides a group based treatment intervention which supports and strengthens the abilities of children and youth to develop more effective social/emotional skills and life skills. Program includes a mandatory parental program.
Phone: 905-681-2611
http://www.nelsonyouthcentres.com/
After School Therapy (SN) provides a group based treatment intervention which supports and strengthens the abilities of children and youth to develop more effective social/emotional skills and life skills. Program includes a mandatory parental program.
REACH OUT CENTRE FOR KIDS (R.O.C.K.)
Phone: 905-634-2347
www.rockonline.ca
Our Community Cares – Burloak
Our Community Cares – Nelson Co-op
Our Community Cares Warwick Surrey
Phone: 905-634-2347
Our Community Cares (SN) is dedicated to building healthy communities in high needs areas and provides after school programming, volunteer opportunities, summer programs, computers, a food bank, and a free clothing store.
Early Years Mobile Services (SN) provides families with young children in specific neighbourhoods in Burlington with drop-in programs for children 0 to 6 and their parents. Activities include story and circle times, toys, games and parenting resources.
Phone: 905-634-2347
www.rockonline.ca
Our Community Cares – Burloak
Our Community Cares – Nelson Co-op
Our Community Cares Warwick Surrey
Phone: 905-634-2347
Our Community Cares (SN) is dedicated to building healthy communities in high needs areas and provides after school programming, volunteer opportunities, summer programs, computers, a food bank, and a free clothing store.
Early Years Mobile Services (SN) provides families with young children in specific neighbourhoods in Burlington with drop-in programs for children 0 to 6 and their parents. Activities include story and circle times, toys, games and parenting resources.
STRIDE (SUPPORTED TRAINING AND REHABILITATION IN DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS)
Phone: 905-693-4252
http://www.stride.on.ca/
Supported Employment Program (PP) offers a variety of job readiness services to individuals who are dealing with mental health issues and are ready to either develop their careers in new areas or to return to a field in which they have had a previous experience.
Phone: 905-693-4252
http://www.stride.on.ca/
Supported Employment Program (PP) offers a variety of job readiness services to individuals who are dealing with mental health issues and are ready to either develop their careers in new areas or to return to a field in which they have had a previous experience.
SUPPORT & HOUSING - HALTON
Phone: 905-845-9212
Prepared4Life provides support to youth who are at risk of becoming homeless and/or live in a state ofpoverty and assist them securing a safe place to live, overcoming barriers to employment and mental health supports.
Phone: 905-845-9212
Prepared4Life provides support to youth who are at risk of becoming homeless and/or live in a state ofpoverty and assist them securing a safe place to live, overcoming barriers to employment and mental health supports.
YMCA OF HAMILTON/BURLINGTON
Phone: 905.632.5000
http://www.ymcahb.on.ca/
Ron Edwards Family YMCA Youth Resource Centre (PP) provides young people, ages 16 to 23, with a tailored mix of recreation, training, education, skill development, information and referral to other agencies in a supportive youth friendly environment.
Virtual Y After school program (SN) in Aldershot that provides a safe place where children receive special help with school work, social and leadership skill development.
Phone: 905-385-0925
YMCA Day Camp Program (SN) is an exciting program that encourages learning, physical activity, and personal development in a supervised and caring environment during the summer months.
YMCA Helping Hands (SN) offers one-to-one counsellor support for children with physical and developmental disabilities allowing them to participate in day camp.
YMCA Children and Youth Health and Fitness Membership (PP) provides access to children, youth and families to health and wellness activities through the provision of financially assisted membership.
Phone: 905.632.5000
http://www.ymcahb.on.ca/
Ron Edwards Family YMCA Youth Resource Centre (PP) provides young people, ages 16 to 23, with a tailored mix of recreation, training, education, skill development, information and referral to other agencies in a supportive youth friendly environment.
Virtual Y After school program (SN) in Aldershot that provides a safe place where children receive special help with school work, social and leadership skill development.
Phone: 905-385-0925
YMCA Day Camp Program (SN) is an exciting program that encourages learning, physical activity, and personal development in a supervised and caring environment during the summer months.
YMCA Helping Hands (SN) offers one-to-one counsellor support for children with physical and developmental disabilities allowing them to participate in day camp.
YMCA Children and Youth Health and Fitness Membership (PP) provides access to children, youth and families to health and wellness activities through the provision of financially assisted membership.
UNITED WAY FUNDED PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND INITIATIVES ARE DELIVERED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN GREATER HAMILTON:
AFRO CANADIAN CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION
Phone: 905-385-0925
www.accahamilton.ca
Group Supports to Seniors (SS) offers physical, recreational, social, emotional, and health supports to seniors. Program also offers assistance to seniors to access benefits.
Phone: 905-385-0925
www.accahamilton.ca
Group Supports to Seniors (SS) offers physical, recreational, social, emotional, and health supports to seniors. Program also offers assistance to seniors to access benefits.
ALTERNATIVES FOR YOUTH
Phone: 905-527-4469
http://www.ay.on.ca/
Counselling (PP) includes information, group education, consultation, assessment, support strategies, community treatment and referral services which are available to youth experiencing concerns related to their own or family member substance abuse.
Phone: 905-527-4469
http://www.ay.on.ca/
Counselling (PP) includes information, group education, consultation, assessment, support strategies, community treatment and referral services which are available to youth experiencing concerns related to their own or family member substance abuse.
ANCASTER COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INFORMATION
Phone: 905-648-6675
http://www.ancinfo.on.ca/
Assisted Volunteer Driving Program (SS) supports seniors in maintaining their well-being and independence by offering clients the ability to keep important medical appointments or social necessities.
Transportation provides safe, reliable transportation to and from medical and rehabilitative appointments, out of town specialist appointments and adult day programs for the frail, elderly, cognitively and physically disabled in our community.
Phone: 905-648-6675
http://www.ancinfo.on.ca/
Assisted Volunteer Driving Program (SS) supports seniors in maintaining their well-being and independence by offering clients the ability to keep important medical appointments or social necessities.
Transportation provides safe, reliable transportation to and from medical and rehabilitative appointments, out of town specialist appointments and adult day programs for the frail, elderly, cognitively and physically disabled in our community.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HAMILTON AND BURLINGTON
Phone: 905-525-3860
http://www.callbigbrothers.com/
Matching Services (SN) provides mentoring services to children by matching them with trained adult volunteer mentors. The supportive, caring, friendship-oriented, positive role model relationships between adults and children/youth enhance the self-esteem and self-confidence of the matched children.
Phone: 905-525-3860
http://www.callbigbrothers.com/
Matching Services (SN) provides mentoring services to children by matching them with trained adult volunteer mentors. The supportive, caring, friendship-oriented, positive role model relationships between adults and children/youth enhance the self-esteem and self-confidence of the matched children.
(THE) CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY- HAMILTON REGION
Phone: 905-522-0755
http://www.chs.ca/
Hearing Care Counselling (SS) program provides communication and hearing care support services to enable seniors with hearing loss to carry out daily activities independently, safely, and with reduced communication difficulties.
Phone: 905-522-0755
http://www.chs.ca/
Hearing Care Counselling (SS) program provides communication and hearing care support services to enable seniors with hearing loss to carry out daily activities independently, safely, and with reduced communication difficulties.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, HAMILTON BRANCH
Phone: 905-693-4270
http://www.cmha-halton.ca/
Evening Social Recreation Rehabilitation Program (SN) provides opportunities for adult consumers of mental health services to plan evening activities where they can relax and socialize, learn communication and living skills, develop group programs and projects, as well as offer educational opportunities.
Phone: 905-693-4270
http://www.cmha-halton.ca/
Evening Social Recreation Rehabilitation Program (SN) provides opportunities for adult consumers of mental health services to plan evening activities where they can relax and socialize, learn communication and living skills, develop group programs and projects, as well as offer educational opportunities.
CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND
Phone: 905-528-8555
http://www.cnib.ca/
Rehabilitation (SS) works with seniors experiencing vision loss on developing individual skills which helps them to remain in their own environment and within the community, and promotes continued independence.
Counselling and Referral Services (SS) identifies individual needs and goals of new clients experiencing vision loss and the necessary support services to meet those needs. Referrals to other community services are made as needed.
Phone: 905-528-8555
http://www.cnib.ca/
Rehabilitation (SS) works with seniors experiencing vision loss on developing individual skills which helps them to remain in their own environment and within the community, and promotes continued independence.
Counselling and Referral Services (SS) identifies individual needs and goals of new clients experiencing vision loss and the necessary support services to meet those needs. Referrals to other community services are made as needed.
(THE) CANADIAN RED CROSS- HAMILTON BRANCH
Phone: 905-522-8485
http://www.redcross.ca
Home Healthcare Equipment Services (SS) is the loaning of mobility aids and other assistance
Meals on Wheels (SS) delivers hot and cold nutritious meals to seniors, adults convalescing, chronically ill and physically or mentally challenged.
Friendly Visiting (SS) volunteers provide outings for elderly people in the community who live alone and would benefit from companionship, or face social isolation due to aging, lack of services or geographic isolation.
Transportation (SS) provides safe, reliable transportation to and from medical and rehabilitative appointments, out of town specialist appointments and adult day programs for the frail, elderly, cognitively and physically disabled in our community.
Phone: 905-522-8485
http://www.redcross.ca
Home Healthcare Equipment Services (SS) is the loaning of mobility aids and other assistance
Meals on Wheels (SS) delivers hot and cold nutritious meals to seniors, adults convalescing, chronically ill and physically or mentally challenged.
Friendly Visiting (SS) volunteers provide outings for elderly people in the community who live alone and would benefit from companionship, or face social isolation due to aging, lack of services or geographic isolation.
Transportation (SS) provides safe, reliable transportation to and from medical and rehabilitative appointments, out of town specialist appointments and adult day programs for the frail, elderly, cognitively and physically disabled in our community.
CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES
Phone: 905-527-3823
http://www.cfshw.com/
Individual and Family Counselling (SN) delivers services to individuals who would not have the resources to access counselling. It builds on the strengths of individuals, couples and families, and assists in removing barriers that prevent optimal social functioning.
Senior’s Intervention and Support (SS) enables high-risk elderly persons in the community to remain in independent living situations. Program intervenes before health or other personal problems develop and to prevent the need for expensive health services or institutional care.
Credit Counselling (PP) involves a consumer education, counselling and debt repayment program designed to assist individuals and families in acquiring the skills necessary for financial stability.
Phone: 905-527-3823
http://www.cfshw.com/
Individual and Family Counselling (SN) delivers services to individuals who would not have the resources to access counselling. It builds on the strengths of individuals, couples and families, and assists in removing barriers that prevent optimal social functioning.
Senior’s Intervention and Support (SS) enables high-risk elderly persons in the community to remain in independent living situations. Program intervenes before health or other personal problems develop and to prevent the need for expensive health services or institutional care.
Credit Counselling (PP) involves a consumer education, counselling and debt repayment program designed to assist individuals and families in acquiring the skills necessary for financial stability.
CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION
Phone: 905-528-0011
http://www.cyo.on.ca/
Group Work Services (PP) includes a variety of programs - inner city day camping and residential camping; leadership development training for teenagers; recreational/athletic programs for elementary school-aged children; leadership development and recreational camping for women who are survivors of domestic violence; respite for developmentally delayed teens and adults.
Phone: 905-528-0011
http://www.cyo.on.ca/
Group Work Services (PP) includes a variety of programs - inner city day camping and residential camping; leadership development training for teenagers; recreational/athletic programs for elementary school-aged children; leadership development and recreational camping for women who are survivors of domestic violence; respite for developmentally delayed teens and adults.
CATHY WEVER SCHOOL, WEVER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR ACTIVE HEALTHY LIVING
Phone: school-905-522-9965 Board-905-527-5092 ex.2661
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/schools_curriculum/schools/school_detail.aspx?id=cathywever
Bingo to Better Health - After School Program (PP) encompasses a wide range of recreational, social and educational activities offered to children between the ages of 7-13 years old residing in four different neighbourhoods.
Phone: school-905-522-9965 Board-905-527-5092 ex.2661
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca/schools_curriculum/schools/school_detail.aspx?id=cathywever
Bingo to Better Health - After School Program (PP) encompasses a wide range of recreational, social and educational activities offered to children between the ages of 7-13 years old residing in four different neighbourhoods.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION HAMILTON
Phone: 905-528-0104
http://www.cishw.on.ca/
Information and Referral/Data Management collects and maintains current community information; disseminates community information through a range of modes that meet community needs; documents and reports gaps in services and unmet needs.
COMMUNITY LIVING HAMILTON
Phone: 905-528-0281
http://www.communitylivinghamilton.com/
Respite/Supported Leisure Planning (SN) supports the inclusion of children and youth with developmental disabilities through recreational activities.
Phone: 905-528-0281
http://www.communitylivinghamilton.com/
Respite/Supported Leisure Planning (SN) supports the inclusion of children and youth with developmental disabilities through recreational activities.
DAWN PATROL CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES
Phone: 905-526-9529
http://www.dawnpatrol.on.ca/
REACH- Rewarding and Enhancing the Lives of At-Risk Children (PP) is an early intervention and prevention program that provides strategies for enhancing supports for at-risk children and youth that increase social skills, school achievement, and
self-worth through creative individual and group programming and activities.
Phone: 905-526-9529
http://www.dawnpatrol.on.ca/
REACH- Rewarding and Enhancing the Lives of At-Risk Children (PP) is an early intervention and prevention program that provides strategies for enhancing supports for at-risk children and youth that increase social skills, school achievement, and
self-worth through creative individual and group programming and activities.
DR. J. EDGAR DAVEY SCHOOL
Phone: 905-522-2175
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca
Beasley Homework Club (PP) allows for students from grades 2 to 5 the opportunity to work with an adult (teacher or volunteer) to complete assigned homework and to practice their reading skills.
Phone: 905-522-2175
http://www.hwdsb.on.ca
Beasley Homework Club (PP) allows for students from grades 2 to 5 the opportunity to work with an adult (teacher or volunteer) to complete assigned homework and to practice their reading skills.
DUNDAS COMMUNITY SERVICES
Phone: 905-627-5461
http://www.dundascommunityservices.on.ca/
Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (SS) provides assisted transportation, caregiver support, training, information and education, security checks and reassurance, friendly visiting, Canada Post alert and meals on wheels.
Information Dundas (SN) provides citizens with the information that links them with services available in the community.
Volunteer Service (SN) coordinates volunteer services for the community by responding to the volunteer needs of not-for-profit organizations. It recruits, screens, interviews, refers and places volunteers.
Family and Individual Counselling (SN) promotes and strengthens individuals and families and enhances community inclusion and integration through the provision of ongoing assessment and counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy and referrals for individuals and families.
Community Development and Planning (SN) identifies emerging community needs through research, finds financial and human resources to address those needs, and recruits and organizes citizens to meet those needs.
Coordinated Services (SN) identifies community needs; reports needs to appropriate agencies/organizations, advocates and negotiates for services to be available in the Dundas community, and coordinates multiple services for the citizens of Dundas.
Phone: 905-627-5461
http://www.dundascommunityservices.on.ca/
Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities (SS) provides assisted transportation, caregiver support, training, information and education, security checks and reassurance, friendly visiting, Canada Post alert and meals on wheels.
Information Dundas (SN) provides citizens with the information that links them with services available in the community.
Volunteer Service (SN) coordinates volunteer services for the community by responding to the volunteer needs of not-for-profit organizations. It recruits, screens, interviews, refers and places volunteers.
Family and Individual Counselling (SN) promotes and strengthens individuals and families and enhances community inclusion and integration through the provision of ongoing assessment and counselling, crisis intervention, advocacy and referrals for individuals and families.
Community Development and Planning (SN) identifies emerging community needs through research, finds financial and human resources to address those needs, and recruits and organizes citizens to meet those needs.
Coordinated Services (SN) identifies community needs; reports needs to appropriate agencies/organizations, advocates and negotiates for services to be available in the Dundas community, and coordinates multiple services for the citizens of Dundas.
ELIZABETH FRY ASSOCIATION
Phone: 905-527-3097
http://www.efryhamilton.org/
Women’s Counselling (PP) supports women who have experienced abuse, anger, conflict with the law or at risk behaviour through individual counselling and a ten-week anger management and awareness group.
Court Support (SN) assists women who have been charged with criminal offences by providing crisis/transitional counselling; education of justice system; alternative sentencing options; and appraises women of their legal rights
Release Planning (PP) assists women with planning for release and follow up support during their incarceration and after their release.
Opportunities for Women (PP) assists women who are in conflict with the law or at risk of coming into conflict with the law to learn new skills to deal with issues and concerns around a number of issues.
Phone: 905-527-3097
http://www.efryhamilton.org/
Women’s Counselling (PP) supports women who have experienced abuse, anger, conflict with the law or at risk behaviour through individual counselling and a ten-week anger management and awareness group.
Court Support (SN) assists women who have been charged with criminal offences by providing crisis/transitional counselling; education of justice system; alternative sentencing options; and appraises women of their legal rights
Release Planning (PP) assists women with planning for release and follow up support during their incarceration and after their release.
Opportunities for Women (PP) assists women who are in conflict with the law or at risk of coming into conflict with the law to learn new skills to deal with issues and concerns around a number of issues.
FLAMBOROUGH INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Phone: 905-689-7880
Waterdown Senions Social Club (SS) provides a variety of social and recreational activities to meet the neds of the different age goups and abilities of the members.
Phone: 905-689-7880
Waterdown Senions Social Club (SS) provides a variety of social and recreational activities to meet the neds of the different age goups and abilities of the members.
HAMILTON AND DISTRICT OSTOMY ASSOCIATION
Phone: 905-389-8822
www.ostomyhamilton.com
Community Outreach (SS) provides support to persons with an ostomy and their families through monthly meetings referrals, information, public awareness and education in the community.
Phone: 905-389-8822
www.ostomyhamilton.com
Community Outreach (SS) provides support to persons with an ostomy and their families through monthly meetings referrals, information, public awareness and education in the community.
HAMILTON COUNCIL ON AGING
Phone: 905-777-3837
Improving Access to Community Support Services for Seniors from the Diverse Community (SS) focuses on addressing and eliminating barriers to improve access to support services within the community for seniors from diverse communities in Hamilton.
Phone: 905-777-3837
Improving Access to Community Support Services for Seniors from the Diverse Community (SS) focuses on addressing and eliminating barriers to improve access to support services within the community for seniors from diverse communities in Hamilton.
HAMILTON EAST KIWANIS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB INC.
Phone: 905-549-2814
http://www.kboysandgirlsclub.com/
Character Development (PP) weaves pro-social behaviour developmental assets, and positive values throughout multiple activity-based and experiential programs with an emphasis on relationship building, positive role modeling, and the facilitation of healthy, supportive and empowering environments.
Phone: 905-549-2814
http://www.kboysandgirlsclub.com/
Character Development (PP) weaves pro-social behaviour developmental assets, and positive values throughout multiple activity-based and experiential programs with an emphasis on relationship building, positive role modeling, and the facilitation of healthy, supportive and empowering environments.
HAMILTON JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES
Phone: 905-627-9922
http://www.jewishhamilton.org/
Casework (PP) provides crisis intervention, resettlement and integration programs, information and referral, and a Kosher Food Bank.
Adult Programs (SS) provide a variety of support services for older adults including daily workshops for seniors, a choir, a theatre, social and recreational activities, English as a second language, literacy workshops and computer usage.
Phone: 905-627-9922
http://www.jewishhamilton.org/
Casework (PP) provides crisis intervention, resettlement and integration programs, information and referral, and a Kosher Food Bank.
Adult Programs (SS) provide a variety of support services for older adults including daily workshops for seniors, a choir, a theatre, social and recreational activities, English as a second language, literacy workshops and computer usage.
HAMILTON LITERACY COUNCIL
Phone: 905-529-9907
http://www.hamiltonreads.ca/
Literacy and Basic Skills (PP) provides one to one tutoring on basic literacy upgrading in reading text, document use, writing, numeric, oral communication, thinking skills, working with others, computer use and continuous learning.
Phone: 905-529-9907
http://www.hamiltonreads.ca/
Literacy and Basic Skills (PP) provides one to one tutoring on basic literacy upgrading in reading text, document use, writing, numeric, oral communication, thinking skills, working with others, computer use and continuous learning.
HAMILTON-WENTWORTH DISTRICT AND HAMLTON-WENTWORTH CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDS Phone 905-546-2424, ext. 6408
Let’s Get Moving allows children attending elementary school with the opportunity to participate in activities that foster physical, social and leadership skills through a variety of recreational activities. A healthy snack is provided helping to increase food security and nutrition among children.
Let’s Get Moving allows children attending elementary school with the opportunity to participate in activities that foster physical, social and leadership skills through a variety of recreational activities. A healthy snack is provided helping to increase food security and nutrition among children.
JAMESVILLE and MCQUESTON COMMUNITY CENTRES - HARRP
Phone: 905-525-3069
www.hrrrp.ca
Social and Recreation Opportunities (SN)
In partnership with various organizations, the Centre delivers a variety of social and recreational programs to children, youth, families and seniors.
Phone: 905-525-3069
www.hrrrp.ca
Social and Recreation Opportunities (SN)
In partnership with various organizations, the Centre delivers a variety of social and recreational programs to children, youth, families and seniors.
JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF HAMILTON, BURLINGTON & AREA
Phone: 905-522-4446
http://www.jhshamilton.on.ca/
Transportation (SN) provides monthly trips to the federal penitentiaries in the Kingston and Warkworth areas for family members and their children who wish to maintain contact with an incarcerated loved one.
Intervention and Reintegration Services (SN) supports recently released individuals from a correctional institution through short term counselling, direct assistance or referral to appropriate services
Family Support (SN) provides brief intervention services for parents who are experiencing challenges parenting youth 12-17 years old who are in conflict with the law or at risk of coming into conflict with the Youth Justice System.
Phone: 905-522-4446
http://www.jhshamilton.on.ca/
Transportation (SN) provides monthly trips to the federal penitentiaries in the Kingston and Warkworth areas for family members and their children who wish to maintain contact with an incarcerated loved one.
Intervention and Reintegration Services (SN) supports recently released individuals from a correctional institution through short term counselling, direct assistance or referral to appropriate services
Family Support (SN) provides brief intervention services for parents who are experiencing challenges parenting youth 12-17 years old who are in conflict with the law or at risk of coming into conflict with the Youth Justice System.
LIVING ROCK MINISTRIES
Phone: 905-528-7625
http://www.livingrock.ca/
Oasis Coffee House (PP) provides a hot meal and social-recreational program for street-involved or at-risk youth that include positive recreational activities that build character, resilience and foundational skills required for healthy development and future success.
Phone: 905-528-7625
http://www.livingrock.ca/
Oasis Coffee House (PP) provides a hot meal and social-recreational program for street-involved or at-risk youth that include positive recreational activities that build character, resilience and foundational skills required for healthy development and future success.
LYNWOOD HALL CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE
Phone: 905-389-1361, ext. 223
Under the Willows…where children grow! An arts-garden-play summer program supports children who have been esposed to violence in their families and communities and live in poverty.
Phone: 905-389-1361, ext. 223
Under the Willows…where children grow! An arts-garden-play summer program supports children who have been esposed to violence in their families and communities and live in poverty.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS OF CANADA, HAMILTON CHAPTER
Phone: 905-527-7874
www.mssociety.ca/hamilton
Health and Wellness (SN) provides a number of key activities (self help groups, Yoga classes, education sessions, friendly visits, and kids programs) aimed at supporting individuals and families in addressing health and wellness concerns resulting from MS.
Phone: 905-527-7874
www.mssociety.ca/hamilton
Health and Wellness (SN) provides a number of key activities (self help groups, Yoga classes, education sessions, friendly visits, and kids programs) aimed at supporting individuals and families in addressing health and wellness concerns resulting from MS.
NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA - HAMILTON BRANCH
Phone: 905-522-4414
http://www.navyleague.ca/
Cadets Program (PP) provides training on leadership, communications, and other life skills including first aid, seamanship, drill, presentation skills etc.
Phone: 905-522-4414
http://www.navyleague.ca/
Cadets Program (PP) provides training on leadership, communications, and other life skills including first aid, seamanship, drill, presentation skills etc.
ROBERT LAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Phone: 905-526-1558
Community Hub (SN) Community capacity building through partnerships that bring needed and appropriate programs to the Keith neighbourhood.
Phone: 905-526-1558
Community Hub (SN) Community capacity building through partnerships that bring needed and appropriate programs to the Keith neighbourhood.
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE (HAMILTON AND AREA)
Phone: 905-525-4573
http://www.sacha.ca/
Abuse Prevention (SN) offers off-site educational presentations and training workshops on issues related to sexual assault, sexual harassment, childhood sexual assault, and other related issues.
Diverse Communities Outreach (SN) provides multilingual support programs to new immigrant women and women from diverse racial and cultural communities.
Crisis Support (SN) offers a free, confidential and anonymous 24-hour telephone support line to female and male survivors of adult and/or child sexual and accompaniment and transportation for women to the hospital or police station.
Counselling and Advocacy (SN) offers support services for women, 16 years of age or older, who have experienced childhood and/or adult sexual violence.
Phone: 905-525-4573
http://www.sacha.ca/
Abuse Prevention (SN) offers off-site educational presentations and training workshops on issues related to sexual assault, sexual harassment, childhood sexual assault, and other related issues.
Diverse Communities Outreach (SN) provides multilingual support programs to new immigrant women and women from diverse racial and cultural communities.
Crisis Support (SN) offers a free, confidential and anonymous 24-hour telephone support line to female and male survivors of adult and/or child sexual and accompaniment and transportation for women to the hospital or police station.
Counselling and Advocacy (SN) offers support services for women, 16 years of age or older, who have experienced childhood and/or adult sexual violence.
SOCIAL PLANNING AND RESEARCH COUNCIL OF HAMILTON
Phone: 905-522-1148
http://www.sprc.hamilton.on.ca/
Research Planning and Coordination initiates and engages in activity that uses research, planning and coordination functions to inform decision for policy and program choices.
Community Development and Community Capacity Building offers an intervention that fosters social development in the community at a broad level.
Phone: 905-522-1148
http://www.sprc.hamilton.on.ca/
Research Planning and Coordination initiates and engages in activity that uses research, planning and coordination functions to inform decision for policy and program choices.
Community Development and Community Capacity Building offers an intervention that fosters social development in the community at a broad level.
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
Phone: 905-387-1880
www.sja.ca/on/h-w
Therapy Dog Program (SS) includes volunteers and their dogs visiting residents of long term care facilities to reduce isolation of residents.
Phone: 905-387-1880
www.sja.ca/on/h-w
Therapy Dog Program (SS) includes volunteers and their dogs visiting residents of long term care facilities to reduce isolation of residents.
ST. JOSEPH’S HOME CARE
Phone: 905-522-6888
http://www.stjoeshomecare.on.ca/
Personal and Home Support (SS) identifies seniors who require personal and/or home support to enable them to remain independent in the community.
Phone: 905-522-6888
http://www.stjoeshomecare.on.ca/
Personal and Home Support (SS) identifies seniors who require personal and/or home support to enable them to remain independent in the community.
ST. JOSEPH’S VILLA
Phone: 905-627-3541
http://www.sjv.on.ca/
Adult Day Program at St. Joseph’s Villa (SS) is a social, recreational, physically stimulating day program for seniors. A variety of programs are offered to provide a wide range of activities that focus on the maintenance of cognitive and physical functioning.
Phone: 905-627-3541
http://www.sjv.on.ca/
Adult Day Program at St. Joseph’s Villa (SS) is a social, recreational, physically stimulating day program for seniors. A variety of programs are offered to provide a wide range of activities that focus on the maintenance of cognitive and physical functioning.
ST. MATTHEW’S HOUSE
Phone: 905-523-5546
Basic Needs and Practical Assistance (PP) provides access to food, information and referral, housing, employment and counselling.
Roxborough Basic Need and Practical Assistance (PP) provides access to food, information and referral, housing, employment and counselling in east Hamilton and in the McQuesten neighbourhood.
Roxborough Seniors Centre (SS) enables seniors to share skills, socialize, access fitness and recreation, information and referral within their neighbourhood.
Phone: 905-523-5546
Basic Needs and Practical Assistance (PP) provides access to food, information and referral, housing, employment and counselling.
Roxborough Basic Need and Practical Assistance (PP) provides access to food, information and referral, housing, employment and counselling in east Hamilton and in the McQuesten neighbourhood.
Roxborough Seniors Centre (SS) enables seniors to share skills, socialize, access fitness and recreation, information and referral within their neighbourhood.
STUDENT OPEN CIRCLE
Phone: 905-528-1221
www.hwcn.org
Community Action Group (SN) provides human resources to not for profit organizations through volunteer placement of McMaster University students.
Phone: 905-528-1221
www.hwcn.org
Community Action Group (SN) provides human resources to not for profit organizations through volunteer placement of McMaster University students.
THRESHOLD SCHOOL OF BUILDING
Phone: 905-522-8686
Ready to Work offers training and work experience to youth with employment barriers and provides mentorship, hands on classroom and shop instruction, on-site work experience
Phone: 905-522-8686
Ready to Work offers training and work experience to youth with employment barriers and provides mentorship, hands on classroom and shop instruction, on-site work experience
URBAN NATIVE HOMES
Phone: 905-548-6974
http://www.urban-native-homes.com/
Transitional Supportive Housing for Homeless Aboriginal Seniors (SS) provides on site supports to seniors in order to maintain their home and access other needed supports.
Phone: 905-548-6974
http://www.urban-native-homes.com/
Transitional Supportive Housing for Homeless Aboriginal Seniors (SS) provides on site supports to seniors in order to maintain their home and access other needed supports.
VOLUNTEER HAMILTON
Phone: 905-523-4444
http://www.volunteerhamilton.on.ca/
Agency builds organizational capacity by providing workshops in the areas of Volunteer Management and Voluntary Organizational Management.
Volunteer Program provides an on-line searchable volunteer database with over 130 community agencies posting volunteer opportunities open to the public
Phone: 905-523-4444
http://www.volunteerhamilton.on.ca/
Agency builds organizational capacity by providing workshops in the areas of Volunteer Management and Voluntary Organizational Management.
Volunteer Program provides an on-line searchable volunteer database with over 130 community agencies posting volunteer opportunities open to the public
VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES HAMILTON
Phone: 905-529-0700
http://www.von.ca/
Good Beginnings (PP) is a parent and infant support volunteer program that screens, selects, trains, and assigns volunteers to visit the homes of parents who have arrived home with a newborn.
Meals on Wheels (SS) through volunteers delivers a hot or cold meal to seniors’ homes from Monday to Friday
Tele-Touch (SS) trained volunteers call socially isolated seniors and individuals with disabilities on a scheduled basis to provide friendly conversation and security.
Volunteer Visiting (SS) volunteers provide regular friendly visits and support to lonely, socially isolated, elderly, disabled, and chronically ill individuals who live in their own homes.
Phone: 905-529-0700
http://www.von.ca/
Good Beginnings (PP) is a parent and infant support volunteer program that screens, selects, trains, and assigns volunteers to visit the homes of parents who have arrived home with a newborn.
Meals on Wheels (SS) through volunteers delivers a hot or cold meal to seniors’ homes from Monday to Friday
Tele-Touch (SS) trained volunteers call socially isolated seniors and individuals with disabilities on a scheduled basis to provide friendly conversation and security.
Volunteer Visiting (SS) volunteers provide regular friendly visits and support to lonely, socially isolated, elderly, disabled, and chronically ill individuals who live in their own homes.
WELCOME INN COMMUNITY CENTRE
Phone: 905-525-5824
http://www.welcomeinn.ca/
Learn and Fun (PP) an after school program that includes homework, English as Second Language, recreation, social activities, and nutrition program.
Phone: 905-525-5824
http://www.welcomeinn.ca/
Learn and Fun (PP) an after school program that includes homework, English as Second Language, recreation, social activities, and nutrition program.
WESLEY URBAN MINISTRIES
Phone: 905-528-5629
http://www.wesleyurbanministries.com/
Multicultural Seniors Outreach (PP) offers a unique, personalized, comprehensive case management approach to issues of income security and personal well-being affecting low-income seniors (from many different cultural backgrounds)
Outreach program of the Early Years Centres (PP) provides access to early childhood and parenting services to families in neighbourhoods where there are identified gaps with no existing services.
Community access to Child Health – After School Program (PP) encompasses development of language and reading skills of children in grades 1 to 6 residing in four different neighbourhoods.
Wesley Youth Housing (PP) is a multi-staged transitional housing program for homeless youth and those at risk of becoming homeless and provides youth with access to mentors, life coach, and other appropriate supports leading to independent living.
Phone: 905-528-5629
http://www.wesleyurbanministries.com/
Multicultural Seniors Outreach (PP) offers a unique, personalized, comprehensive case management approach to issues of income security and personal well-being affecting low-income seniors (from many different cultural backgrounds)
Outreach program of the Early Years Centres (PP) provides access to early childhood and parenting services to families in neighbourhoods where there are identified gaps with no existing services.
Community access to Child Health – After School Program (PP) encompasses development of language and reading skills of children in grades 1 to 6 residing in four different neighbourhoods.
Wesley Youth Housing (PP) is a multi-staged transitional housing program for homeless youth and those at risk of becoming homeless and provides youth with access to mentors, life coach, and other appropriate supports leading to independent living.
WORKERS ARTS AND HERITAGE CENTRE / HYSO
Phone: 905-522-3003
http://www.wahc-museum.ca/
Hamilton Youth Steel Orchestra (SN) employs a steel band orchestra as a forum in which local youths can experience positive group interaction and cohesion with others from different ethnic populations.
Phone: 905-522-3003
http://www.wahc-museum.ca/
Hamilton Youth Steel Orchestra (SN) employs a steel band orchestra as a forum in which local youths can experience positive group interaction and cohesion with others from different ethnic populations.
YMCA OF HAMILTON AND BURLINGTON
Phone: 905-529-7102
http://www.ymcahb.on.ca/
YMCA Day Camp Program (SN) is an exciting program that encourages learning, physical activity, and personal development in a supervised and caring environment during the summer months.
YMCA Helping Hands (SN) offers one-to-one counsellor support for children with physical and developmental disabilities allowing them to participate in day camp.
YMCA Children and Youth Health and Fitness Membership (PP) provides access to children, youth and families to health and wellness activities through the provision of financially assisted membership.
Phone: 905-529-7102
http://www.ymcahb.on.ca/
YMCA Day Camp Program (SN) is an exciting program that encourages learning, physical activity, and personal development in a supervised and caring environment during the summer months.
YMCA Helping Hands (SN) offers one-to-one counsellor support for children with physical and developmental disabilities allowing them to participate in day camp.
YMCA Children and Youth Health and Fitness Membership (PP) provides access to children, youth and families to health and wellness activities through the provision of financially assisted membership.
YWCA OF HAMILTON
Phone: 905-522-9922
http://www.ywcahamilton.org/
Adult Fitness, Health Recreation Program (SN) offers a variety of physical and wellness programs for individuals and groups that enhance well being and promote social interaction.
Women Alive! (PP) provides access to recreational, health and wellness activities to low-income newcomer women and their children
Employment Support Services (PP) provides people in poverty the employment support services that they need to acquire the skills and tools to secure and maintain employment.
Leadership and Training (PP) provides leadership skills to economically disadvantaged youth ages 12-19 in the Hamilton community. Provides necessary skills that allow youth to earn a living.
Girl Zone (SN) is a neighbourhood-based program for young women between the ages of 11-14 designed to empower young girls to seek roles that will make them leaders and contributors.
Kids Clubs (PP) provides organized educational and recreational activities that provide children ages 5-10 to master new skills, enrich their physical and social development, and have fun.
Women’s Transitional Housing (SN) provides safe, supportive, affordable housing for women 16 and older who wish to develop skills in independent living in a supportive environment.
Phone: 905-522-9922
http://www.ywcahamilton.org/
Adult Fitness, Health Recreation Program (SN) offers a variety of physical and wellness programs for individuals and groups that enhance well being and promote social interaction.
Women Alive! (PP) provides access to recreational, health and wellness activities to low-income newcomer women and their children
Employment Support Services (PP) provides people in poverty the employment support services that they need to acquire the skills and tools to secure and maintain employment.
Leadership and Training (PP) provides leadership skills to economically disadvantaged youth ages 12-19 in the Hamilton community. Provides necessary skills that allow youth to earn a living.
Girl Zone (SN) is a neighbourhood-based program for young women between the ages of 11-14 designed to empower young girls to seek roles that will make them leaders and contributors.
Kids Clubs (PP) provides organized educational and recreational activities that provide children ages 5-10 to master new skills, enrich their physical and social development, and have fun.
Women’s Transitional Housing (SN) provides safe, supportive, affordable housing for women 16 and older who wish to develop skills in independent living in a supportive environment.
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