Description (Service) |
Community support programs in Halton Hills:
- information and referral regarding health and social service agencies
- assistance and advocacy support to individuals and families experiencing difficulties, especially those who have no other place to go
- volunteers prepare income tax returns for people who have a modest income and a simple tax situation
- Help with Gas and Hydro Program offers funding to lower income families and individuals who are at risk of having their service disconnected, and have exhausted all other sources of financial aid
- Needs Coordination Program matches those in need of household items with those who can provide them such as food, household items, toiletries, etc.
- Food for Life Program: free, fresh and nutritious food available weekly for those in need * fresh food boxes of produce are also available monthly for pick up at a reasonable cost
- Community Fridge, Freezer and Food Pantry: bulk fresh food, frozen meat, and non-perishable food items * Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * bring own shopping bags
- transitional housing is available for families who are homeless * rent geared to income * community support coordinator provides family support
- Holiday Hampers provides hampers of children's clothing and toys for families experiencing financial difficulties
- Backpack Program provides school supplies to children in need * application available online (apply before August 12) * contact jbattista@links2care.ca
- Jumpstart Program (in partnership with Canadian Tire) provides financial help for kids' sports and recreational activities
Seniors Programs in Halton Hills:
- Meals on Wheels, Meals on Ice, Wheels to Meals, congregate dining
- letter Carriers alert * provides reassurance and a check on the well-being of those living alone who receive mail delivery to their door * in partnership with Georgetown and Acton postal workers
- supportive housing program provides essential support services to eligible seniors living at Lakeview Villa in Acton
Youth Programs:
- Off the Wall (Acton)
- Open Door (Georgetown)
- individual youth and family support available in person, by phone and over the internet
Children's Programs:
Links2Kids School Age Programs
Parenting Programs:
- individual parenting support
- parenting programs available through the Parent Child Resources Centres
Care At Home - Meals Programs - Hot and Frozen Meals - Program enables older adults and adults with a disability to have access to affordable meals in their home * meals include hot meals (Meals on Wheels), frozen meals (Meals on Ice), volunteers taking people to a local restaurant (Wheels to Meals), and Congregate Dining (designated seniors apartment buildings in Acton and georgetown)
Care Connections of Halton Hills - A community hub of service agencies sharing space to offer easier access to integrated health and social services * Care Connections partners include
Services and Programs:
- Care At Home - Meals Programs - Congregate Dining
- Links2Care - Acton - Wallace St
- Links2Care - Georgetown - James St
- Links2Care - Georgetown - Joseph Gibbons Public School
- Links2Care - Georgetown - Park Public School
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