Salvation Army Community and Family Services

Fort Erie
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Record #: NIA0454 Last Modified: 29 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 24 Apr 2013
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Older Adult Categories - NiagaraABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION (ALL) ; ACI - Food Banks/Emergency Food ; ACI - Homeless Supports/Shelters ; Housing Options - Moving Services ; HOUSING OPTIONS (ALL) ; RECREATION & LEISURE (ALL) ; RL - Group Dining
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
255 Gilmore Rd
Fort Erie, ON L2A 2M4
 
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Located In CommunityFort Erie
IntersectionGilmore Rd and Torrance Ave
Office Phone905-871-1592
Crisis Phone289-219-4782
Fax905-871-9857
E-Mailoffice@safecfs.org
Websitewww.safecfs.org
Contact Information
Primary ContactElliott Innes, Community and Family Services Manager; Email: elliott@safecfs.org
Alternate ContactAnne Watters, Community & Family Service Worker; Email: anne@safecfs.org
Primary ExecutiveGreg Warkentin, Executive Director, The Salvation Army, Niagara Region; Phone: 905-735-5700; Email: greg_warkentin@can.salvationarmy.org
Description & Services
Areas ServedCrystal Beach ; Fort Erie ; Ridgeway ; Stevensville
DescriptionA community-based service offering an emergency food bank * also assists with clothing and furniture in some situations and according to availability 
 
Homelessness Prevention and Housing Assistance - Assists homeless and near homeless in Fort Erie to find affordable, appropriate housing and when possible works with them towards goal-setting 
 
Mobile Outreach - Serves meals to clients on the streets of Fort Erie (a full list of stops and times is available at www.safecfs.org) * worker provides assistance for various needs through The Salvation Army or other organizations in our area if cannot assist directly * can also provide emergency shelter for homeless or near homeless individuals 
 
Utility Assistance - When clients are unable to pay arrears on utilities (Gas, Hydro and Water) * provides assistance in the form of grants which assist the client in bringing their bills back into good standing while at the same time encouraging personal fiscal responsibility 
 
Monthly Community Lunches - Through an existing partnership with a local church offers a large meal on the second Saturday of each month feeding between 100-150 individuals (11 am at 255 Gilmore Rd) 
 
Food Bank - Clients can come for assistance once a calendar month as well as any Monday, Wednesday and Friday (12 noon-4 pm) for bread and pizza 
 
Christmas Assistance - Assists with food for the family and gifts for children 
 
Emergency Disaster Services - A team of individuals trained and prepared to be deployed at a moment's notice to provide emergency disaster assistance locally or throughout North America 
 
Ontario Early Years visits Thursday 9:30 am-12 noon
HoursOffice: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Food Bank: Mon, Wed, Fri 12 noon-4 pm * Mobile Outreach: visit website for details * Utility Assistance: By appointment
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll
LanguagesEnglish ; Spanish
ApplicationYes
FeesNone ; May be fees for some programs, call for details
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible ; Accessible by Elevator
Other Links for Searching
Service CategoriesChristmas Baskets ; Clothing Donation Programs ; Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites ; Day Camps ; Food Banks ; Furniture ; Utility Assistance