Hope Centre, The

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Record #: NIA0993 Last Modified: 29 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 29 Jan 2013
Description & Services
Areas ServedPelham ; Port Colborne ; Wainfleet ; Welland
DescriptionProvides emergency assistance * Hope Kitchen daily meal program: 11:30 am to 12:30 pm * Emergency Groceries * Christmas Basket Program * Winter apparel for children and adults * Hope House Emergency Hostel * Housing assistance * Assistance with utilities (Winter Warmth and Niagara Emergency Fund) * Community Coaches * Canadian Tire Jumpstart program * Adult drop-in * Literacy and Basic Skills upgrading * Advocacy * Information and referral. 
 
Kacey Lynn Fund provides financial assistance to families with children up to and including age 18, encountering health and dental expenses beyond their income and/or health benefits (available to residents of the Niagara Region). 
 
Hope Community Garden * garden plots available to clients and the public * Community plots - vegetables are harvested for The Hope Kitchen. 
 
HOPE HOUSE (Welland Emergency Hostel), located at 116 Division St, is open to all homeless persons over the age of 16 years. Consists of eight single units for men; seven single units for women, two self-contained apartments for families; Out of the Cold dormitory area accommodating up to seven persons. Meals and snacks served daily. Full range of support services provided.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year except public holidays
EligibilityAll
LanguagesEnglish ; French - by chance
ApplicationYes
FeesNone
EventsAnnual 'Golf for Hope' Tournament 
Annual Julius Hope Cup Pond Hockey Tournament 
Annual Gala for Gals 
Annual Euchre Tournament 
Annual Raising the Roof Campaign Breakfast 
Hunger Awareness Day event 
Geranium Plant Sale
Contact Information
Address & Map
179-181 East Main St
Welland, ON L3B 3W7
 
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Located In CommunityWelland
IntersectionEast Main St, between Burgar St and Hellems Ave
Office Phone905-788-0744
Crisis PhoneHope House 905-734-8492
After Hours PhoneHope House 905-734-8492
Fax905-788-0748
E-Mailinfo@thehopecentre.net
Websitewww.thehopecentre.net
Primary ContactDeanne Merante, Business Manager; Phone: 905-788-0744 ext 233; Email: dmerante@thehopecentre.net
Primary ExecutiveMark Carl, Executive Director; Phone: 905-788-0744 ext 229; Email: mcarl@thehopecentre.net
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Parking - Accessible; Entrance - Accessible (Side); Washroom - Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(51) Non Profit Charity ; (80) United Way
MeetingsAA/NA, Presentations by Community Providers
Print MaterialPamphlets, Annual Reports
Established1974
ElectionsSep
FundingMunicipal - City of Welland ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way - South Niagara ; Private - United Church ; Foundation - Canadian Tire Foundation for Families (CTFF); Branscombe Foundation
Subjects
SubjectsAdult education ; Advocacy ; Christmas assistance ; Congregate dining ; Drop-in centres ; Emergency financial assistance ; Food ; Food banks ; Free services ; Homeless people ; Homeless youth ; Information and referral ; Literacy ; Outreach ; Vision aids ; Youth
Broader TermsAcademic upgrading ; Age groups ; Assistive devices ; Education ; Educational programs ; Financial assistance ; Financial services ; Home support ; Homeless people ; Reduced cost services ; Youth