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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4518 | Last Full Update: 27 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-634-1809 |
| opendoorsprograms@stcb.ca | |
| Website | stchristophersburlington.com/opendoors.html |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/opendoorsatstchristophers/ Twitter: twitter.com/OpenDoorsBurl |
| Primary Contact | Christina Mulder, Volunteer & Program Coordinator; Email: opendoorsprograms@stcb.ca |
| Email Form | stchristophersburlington.com/contact.php |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2001 |
| Primary Executive | Rev Michelle Boomgaard, Rector |
| Funding | Donations |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | A group of 15 community-based volunteer driven programs to help people build relationships across the diversity of income, education, age, ability and health to enhance their capacity for meaningful lives Offers programs (all are drop-in unless otherwise mentioned) related to: Food * Community Dinner: Tue 6 pm * Food Bank: Tue 4 pm-6:30 pm, Thu 12:45 pm-2 pm, Sat 10 am-12 noon * Community Lunch: Thu 12 noon-1 pm (seniors-focused but open to everyone) * Community Kitchen: seasonally and program based, contact office for information * Farmers Market (Jun-Oct each year), contact office for dates * Community Garden (growing season) * Halton Fresh Food Box: third Tuesday of each month Children and Youth * Active Tots: Wed 10 am-11:30 am (fun activities, story time and healthy snack) * Kids' Club: Tue 4 pm-6 pm * Tween Club: Tue 4 pm-6 pm * Calling All Parents: Tue 7 pm-8:30 pm * Recess Respite: last Saturday night of each month, registration required (allows registered caregivers to drop off children with special needs and their siblings, who are provided one-on-one volunteer support, medical supervision and structured activity to allow caregivers an evening out) Resources * Free Clothing Store: Tue 4 pm-6 pm, Thu 12:45 pm-2 pm, Sat 10 am-12 noon * Christmas Families: registration required in November of each year * OESP (Ontario Electricity Support Program), by appointment only * Walk-in mental health counselling (partnership with CMHA): Tue 1 pm-7 pm, first come first served * Visiting services * Community Nurse (various programs) Volunteers always needed, contact Christina Mulder through church office 905-634-1809 |
| Hours | Refer to description field for hours of specific programs |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | None for most programs * Open Doors Food Bank has an intake process and computer registration system, requiring ID for all family members * Christmas Families has a registration process * Respite Program has a registration process to ensure safety of participants |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | west side of Guelph Line, south of Prospect St |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Guelph Line and Prospect St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Food ; Health Care ; Older Adults ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Children with Disabilities ; Food Banks ; Free / Low-Cost Meals ; Fresh Food Programs ; Home Support Programs ; Meals for People with Disabilities ; Meals for Seniors ; Meals for Seniors / People with Disabilities ; Parent / Child Programs ; Programs for Home Support ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Resources for Children with Disabilities ; Resources for Youth with Disabilities ; Youth Recreation Resources ; Youth with Disabilities |
| Service Categories | Christmas Programs ; Clothing Donation Programs ; Community Gardens ; Community Meals ; Food Banks ; Food Preparation Facilities ; General Clothing Provision ; General Counselling Services ; Good Food Boxes ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Respite Care ~ Children and Youth With Disabilities ; Senior Meals ; Volunteer Opportunities ; Youth Enrichment Programs |
