Community Care, St Catharines and Thorold
Site: St Catharines - North St
Service: Community Care, St Catharines and Thorold
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA0176 | Last Modified: 29 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 27 May 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-685-1349 |
| Fax | 905-685-1343 |
| bettylou@communitycarestca.ca | |
| Website | www.communitycarestca.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Eden Ewert, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 905-685-1349 ext 225; Email: eewert@communitycarestca.ca |
| Primary Executive | Betty-Lou Souter, Chief Executive Officer |
| Alternate Executive | Marion Lichty, Chair |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | St Catharines ; Thorold |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | North St off of Court St |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 575 St Catharines, ON L2R 6W8 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 - Emergency bags of food are being distributed through the warehouse door off North St, ID will be required. Clothing available to those in need - call to arrange. Given the current situation, donations of “FOOD AND FUNDS” only will be accepted at this time. Unfortunately donations of clothing and household goods cannot be accepted at this time. Accepts donations of and distributes food, good used clothing (including winter clothing), small household articles to residents facing financial challenges Emergency medical/dental vision care assistance available on case by case basis dependant on available funds (dental cleaning/scaling not applicable) Life skills training includes Savoury Samplings Program & Community Gardens. Back to School Snacks & Sneakers program in late August (backpacks and school supplies while supplies last) Shelter issues are addressed through the Housing Help Program. Trusteeships are provided to those experiencing money management issues. Assistance with replacing ID for registered clients is available through the housing program. Administers 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. |
| Hours | COVID19 - Building Closed * Food bank Mon-Fri 10 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-2:30 pm |
| Eligibility | Low income or demonstrated need |
| Application | ID required, proof of address and proof of income required to register for services and programs. |
| Languages | English ; Translations in other languages available |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1919 |
| Elections | Apr |
| Service Categories | Clothing Donation Programs ; Community Gardens ; Food Banks ; General Clothing Provision ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Life Skills Education ; Medical Expense Assistance ; Personal Finances Administration ; Recreation Related Expense Assistance ; School Supplies ; School Supplies Donation Programs ; Winter Clothing |
| Print Material | Annual Report, Brochures available |
| Events | Harvest Days - Aug/Sep; Raise the Roof Campaign (Toque Tuesday) - Feb; Easter Egg Hunt - Mar/Apr; Tax Clinics, Apr; Food Drives - May, Sep. Call the office or visit the website for more information. |