Community Care, St Catharines and Thorold

St Catharines
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Record #: NIA0176 Last Modified: 06 Jun 2013 Last Full Update: 06 Jun 2013
Contact Information
Address & Map
12 North St
St Catharines, ON L2R 2S3
 
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Mailing AddressPO Box 575 
St Catharines, ON L2R 6W8
Office Phone905-685-1349
Fax905-685-1343
Websitewww.communitycarestca.ca
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description & Services
Areas ServedSt Catharines ; Thorold
DescriptionDistributes food, good used clothing, small household articles to residents facing financial challenges 
 
Assistance for emergency prescription expenses, dental (cleaning/scaling not covered) and vision care contingent upon available funds * assistance is provided on a limited case by case basis when funds are available 
 
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 in late August (backpacks and school supplies while supplies last) 
 
Shelter issues are addressed through ComunityCare's Housing Help Program. Trusteeships are provided to those experiencing money management issues. Assistance with replacing ID for registered clients is now available through our housing program, call 905 984 8955. 
 
Community Care is pleased to administer the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program for St Catharines residents. Jumpstart provides financially disadvantaged children, aged 4-18 years, with the opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities. Call 905-685-1349 ext 228 for more information. 
 
HoursClient Services Mon-Thu 9 am-3 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon * Office Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * September-June: Office Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll, with low income or demonstrated need
LanguagesEnglish ; Translations in other languages available
ApplicationProper personal ID required, proof of address and proof of income.
FeesNone
Subjects
Service CategoriesChristmas Baskets ; Clothing Donation Programs ; Community Gardening ; Dental Care Expense Assistance ; Eye Care Expense Assistance ; Food Banks ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Life Skills Education ; Prescription Expense Assistance ; Recreation Related Subsidies ; School Supplies Donation Programs
See Also TermsClothing Banks ; Eye Care ; Eye Care Referrals ; Food Collection Programs ; Food Cooperatives ; Food Lines ; Government Subsidized Prescription Drug Benefits ; Horticultural Societies ; Independent Living Skills Instruction ; Instructional Materials Centres ; Medication Information/Management ; Pharmacies ; Pharmacy Referrals ; Post Pregnancy Shelter/Transitional Housing ; Thrift Shops ; Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances Reporting
SubjectsChristmas assistance ; Clothing ; Emergency financial assistance ; Food ; Free services ; Housing ; Prescription drugs