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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1396 | Last Modified: 22 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-984-5310 |
| Fax | 905-984-8949 |
| Website | www.startmeupniagara.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Jessica Yendt, Housing Coordinator; Phone: 905-984-5310 ext 502; Email: jessica@startmeupniagara.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Jessica Schmitt, Housing Support; Email: jschmitt@startmeupniagara.ca |
| Primary Executive | Laura Dumas, Executive Director; Phone: 905-984-5310 ext 103; Email: ldumas@startmeupniagara.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Paul Miller, Board Chair; Email: paulridleymiller@gmail.com |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | 17 Gale Cres E St Catharines, ON L2R 3K8 |
| Intersection | Geneva St and Gale Cres |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Individualized advocacy and support to maintain housing for those who have experienced chronic homelessness or at imminent risk of housing loss. * Assistance with landlord issues * Help accessing available community supports * Advocacy * One on one individualized support * Finding the right housing option * Working with landlords and prospective tenants to make the right match |
| Hours | COVID-19: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3:30 pm * Sat-Sun 11:15 am-1 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 am-4 pm * Wed 9 am-2 pm Office closed between noon and 1pm daily. |
| Eligibility | Individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness or at imminent risk of housing loss. |
| Application | Call or visit |
| Languages | English ; French - Interpretation, Tues-Thurs |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Project funding, donations, fundraising, United Way St Catharines and District, Niagara Prosperity Initiave, Niagara Region, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services |
| Service Categories | Housing Search Assistance ; Landlord Rights Information/Counselling ; Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution ; Tenant Rights Information/Counselling |
| Print Material | Street News / quarterly |