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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA3266 | Last Modified: 12 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-834-3629 |
| Fax | 905-835-6600 |
| portcares@portcares.ca | |
| Website | www.portcares.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Sarah Eller, Manager, Client Services and Reach Out Centre; Phone: 905-834-3629 ext 296; Email: sarah.eller@portcares.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Amanda Upper, Supervisor, Reach Out Centre; Phone: 905-835-1914; Email: amanda.upper@portcares.ca |
| Primary Executive | Christine Clark Lafleur, Executive Director; Phone: 905-834-3629 ext 248; Email: christine.clarklafleur@portcares.ca |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Port Colborne ; Wainfleet ; surrounding areas |
| Located In Community | Port Colborne |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Catharine St and Charlotte St |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 - Only essential services are running at this time - trusteeship and homelessness at 92 Charlotte St and the food bank and meal pick up at the Reach Out Centre (61 Nickel St). Call to schedule an appointment. Please complete the online screening form prior to visiting. Provide a wide range of services on an individual case basis including: * advocacy * assistance with domestic abuse situations * addictions * emergency food * crisis situations * transportation * may offer financial assistance for emergency medical need * offer referrals for education and employment * Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program The Housing Help services includes: * information for landlords and tenants * assisting clients and landlords with housing clients * supports in maintaining housing and Transitional Housing Moving Forward * Program and information on Rights and Responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Client Services: * Koats for Kids * Give a Gift, Adopt-A-Family at Christmas * Back Packs for Back to School. Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF) and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing disconnection (gas or hydro). Offers confidential one-on-one service to clients and refer when required. All services are free of charge. |
| Hours | Mon-Wed 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Thu 8:30 am-7 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Registration or application for some services * Call for information |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Region of Niagara ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way - South Niagara |
| Service Categories | Food Banks ; Holiday Adoption Programs ; Housing Search Assistance ; In Person Crisis Intervention ; Individual Advocacy ; Medical Expense Assistance ; Recreation Related Expense Assistance ~ Youth ; School Supplies Donation Programs ; Tenant Readiness Education Programs ; Tenant Rights Information/Counselling ; Transportation Expense Assistance ; Utility Assistance ; Winter Clothing ~ Children |
| Events | Back to School: Each August the agency collects and distributes donated school supplies to children in need. Contact 905-835-1914 for details. Koats for Kids (And Adults too!) To Donate a Coat: Drop off gently used coats contact 905-835-1914. To Receive a Coat: Coats and winter clothing are distributed through our Reach Out Centre at 61 Nickel St.in the fall and winter. call 905-835-1914 for more information. |