Community Care, St Catharines and Thorold

St Catharines

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Record #: NIA0176 Last Modified: 29 Dec 2011 Last Full Update: 01 Mar 2011
Description & Services
Areas ServedSt Catharines ; Thorold
DescriptionDistributes food, good used clothing, small household articles to residents facing financial challenges. Limited assistance for dental/vision care & utilities. The Christmas Bureau provides new toys (age specific) and grocery vouchers. Life Skills training includes Savoury Samplings Program, Community Gardens, and a preserves/canning program. Collection of cash register tapes from Zehrs for the save a tape program. Also offers the Snacks & Sneakers program (backpacks & school supplies for as long as donations last) 
 
Shelter issues are addressed through the the Housing Help Program call 905 984-8955. Trusteeships are provided to those experiencing money management issues.
Supplementary DescriptionAdministers the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program for St Catharines. Jumpstart provides financially disadvantaged children, aged 4-18 years, with the opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities. Call 905-685-1349 ext 241 for more information. 
 
PROJECT ZERO - Free combination smoke detector/carbon monoxide detector. St Catharines Fire Services, Enbridge Gas and the Fire marshal's Pulic Fire Safety Council have joined forces to offer this program which will see more than 300 smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detectors installed in St Catharines homes of residents who may not have the resources to purchase and install them. Applications are available at Community Care of St Catharines and Thorold, 12 North St and at the St Catharines Fire Prevention office at 8 Academy St.
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * Client Services Mon-Thu 9 am-3 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll, with low income or demonstrated need
LanguagesEnglish ; Translations in other languages available
ApplicationProper ID required, plus proof of address and proof of income.
FeesNone
EventsHarvest Days - Aug/Sep; Raise the Roof Campaign (Toque Tuesday) - Feb; Easter Egg Hunt - April; Food Drives - May, Sep. Call the office or visit the website for more information.
Contact Information
Address & Map
12 North St
St Catharines, ON L2R 2S3
 
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Located In CommunitySt Catharines
IntersectionNorth St off of Court St
Mailing AddressPO Box 575 
St Catharines, ON L2R 6W8
Office Phone905-685-1349
Fax905-685-1343
E-Mailbettylou@communitycarestca.ca
Websitewww.communitycarestca.ca
Primary ContactMarcy Heit, Operations Manager/Volunteer Coordinator; Email: mtheit@communitycarestca.ca
Primary ExecutiveBetty-Lou Souter, Chief Executive Officer
Alternate ExecutiveBryon Johnston, Chair
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(51) Non Profit Charity ; (80) United Way
Print MaterialPamphlet - The Yellow Card; Annual Report, Brochures available
Established1919
ElectionsApr
FundingDonations - Corporate and Private ; United Way - St Catharines
Subjects
SubjectsChristmas assistance ; Clothing ; Dental services ; Emergency financial assistance ; Food banks ; Free services ; Housing ; Public utilities ; Vision aids
Broader TermsAssistive devices ; Financial assistance ; Financial services ; Health services ; Home support ; Reduced cost services ; Treatments