Project Share
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Record #: NIA0416 Last Modified: 01 May 2013 Last Full Update: 29 May 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
4129 Stanley Ave, Unit 2
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7H3
 
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Office Phone905-357-5121
After Hours PhoneAnswering Machine
Fax905-357-0143
Websitewww.projectshare.ca
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Falls
DescriptionProvides emergency assistance to individuals and their families in Niagara Falls whose income is under the poverty line.  
SUPPORT: volunteer work experience is available to develop existing skills, extension of personal networks, goal setting and advocacy. 
AWARENESS: offers public education to enhance community awareness of poverty in Niagara Falls and direct client service to enable members to utilize services available to assist them. 
RESOURCES: operates a food cooperative enabling qualifying families to receive supplementary groceries once per month. 
EMERGENCY: assistance and referrals for residents of Niagara Falls for food, food vouchers, transportation, some prescription drugs (ie antibiotics), glasses and utilities is provided. Project Share does NOT help with dental needs. 
UTILITY SUBSIDY PROGRAM(funded by United Way of Niagara Falls): Should those in need in Niagara Falls receive a disconnection notice from a utility (gas/water/hydro) they can apply to see if they qualify for a subsidy to pay 1/2 of the reconnection fee, up to $100 - limited to one reconnection per year. For further details call 905-357-5121. 
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: make a difference and sponsor a needy family at Christmas. Contact Pat Inneo, Emergency Food Coordinator. 
COMMUNITY GARDEN: People can grow nutritious produce in their own garden plots, from seeds and plants donated by local businesses. 
SAVOURY SAMPLINGS AND CANNING PROGRAM: Heart healthy recipes are provided to families along with a sample of a dish using food commonly donated to food banks along with the recipe ingredients and instructions. Family members are taught in group sessions to can produce donated by local growers in season. 
 
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program - provides funding for children who would be financially unable to participate in organized sports. Project SHARE administers the Jumpstart Program. For more information call 905-357-5121 ext 25. 
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Client Services Mon-Fri 9:30 am-3:30 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll, Living below poverty line stated by Statistics Canada and a resident of Niagara Falls.
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationProof of income & identification
FeesNone ; None for programs
Subjects
Service CategoriesBus Fare ; Christmas Baskets ; Clothing Donation Programs ; Community Gardening ; Food Banks ; Food Cooperatives ; Food Vouchers ; Homeless Advocacy Groups ; Individual Advocacy ; Prescription Expense Assistance ; Recreation Related Subsidies ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Poverty Issues ; Utility Assistance
See Also TermsClothing Banks ; Consumer Education ; Food Banks ; Food Collection Programs ; Food Cooperatives ; Food Lines ; Government Subsidized Prescription Drug Benefits ; Homeless Drop In Centres ; Homeless Permanent Supportive Housing ; Homeless Shelter Pickup Sites ; Homeless Transportation Programs ; Horticultural Societies ; Housing Advocacy Groups ; Hunger/Food Issues ; Hunger/Poverty Action Groups ; Local Bus Services ; Medication Information/Management ; Mental Health Information/Education ; Pharmacies ; Pharmacy Referrals ; Public Utility Regulation/Deregulation ; Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education ; Taxi Fare ; Thrift Shops ; Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances Reporting ; Utility Service Providers
SubjectsChristmas assistance ; Emergency financial assistance ; Food banks ; Fundraising ; Gardening ; Heating ; Hydro ; Landlord and tenant rights ; Public utilities ; Registries ; Water