Hope Centre, The Hope House, Welland Emergency Hostel
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Description & Services
Areas Served	Pelham ; Port Colborne ; Wainfleet ; Welland
Description	The Hope Centre:  Supplementary groceries   Serves hot lunches daily Monday to Friday  Winter Warmth and Utilities program  Community Coach program  Provides financial assistance to families with children to age 18 in need of health and dental expenses beyond their income and/or health benefits  In partnership with Salvation Army - Christmas Hamper Program  Literacy & Basic Skills Upgrading  Volunteer Training & Leadership program  Coats for Kids & Families  Housing Stabilization  Help kids in financial need participate in organized sports & recreation.    Hope House:  Provides overnight accommodation, for both individuals and families. Have 8 single units for men; 7 single units for women, 2 self contained apartments for families; Out of the Cold dormitory area accommodating up to 7 persons. Meals and snacks served daily. Full range of support services provided.
Hours	Mon-Sun 24 hours
Dates	All year
Eligibility	Any person 16 years of age and older in need of food, shelter and basic needs.   Any person or family in need of emergency shelter, those that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Languages	English ; French - by chance
Fees	None
Events	Julia's Cup Pond Hockey Tournament  Raising the Roof Campaign  Coats for Kids & Families  National Hunger Awareness Day  BBQs  Food Drives  Golf for Hope Tournament  Gala for Gals  Christmas Gala for Hope
Contact Information
Address & Map	116 Division St Welland, ON L3B 3Z9   View Google Map
Located In Community	Welland
Intersection	Division St and Cross St
Mailing Address	179-181 East Main St  Welland, ON L3B 3W7
Office Phone	Hope House 905-734-8492 * Hope Centre 905-788-0744
After Hours Phone	905-734-8492
Fax	905-788-0748
E-Mail	info@thehopecentre.net
Website	www.thehopecentre.net
Primary Contact	Deanne Merante, Business Manager; Email: dmerante@thehopecentre.net
Volunteer Coordinator	Nancy Hart, Receptionist; Email: nhart@thehopecentre.net
Primary Executive	Mark Carl, Executive Director
Accessibility	Fully Accessible - with elevator
Other Details
Service Level	(51) Non Profit Charity ; (80) United Way
Meetings	AA/NA, Presentations by Community Partners
Elections	Sept
Funding	Municipal - City of Welland ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way - South Niagara ; Private - United Church
Subjects
Subjects	Advocacy ; Financial assistance ; Food ; Free services ; Homeless people ; Homeless youth ; Hostels ; Information and referral ; Outreach ; Shelters ; Youth
Broader Terms	Age groups ; Financial services ; Homeless people ; Housing ; Housing facilities ; Reduced cost services ; Supportive settings ; Youth