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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4518 | Last Full Update: 04 Nov 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Food and clothing: Tue 3:30 pm-5:30 pm * drive-thru and curbside pick up of warm meals, produce bags, milk and eggs * free clothing store: emergency winter coats and boots only (email for other needs) Emergency food resources: call 905-637-2273 * working in partnership with the Burlington Food Bank Mental Health: no walk-in counselling until further notice * to speak with a Canadian Mental Health Association counsellor call 289-291-5396 (call will be returned within 24 hrs, Mon-Fri) Donations: Mon 10 am-3 pm * winter boots and coats * as of March 1 will accept children's spring and summer footwear Parish Centre is currently closed |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-634-1809 |
| opendoorsprograms@stcb.ca | |
| Website | www.stcb.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/opendoorsatstchristophers/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/opendoorsburlington Twitter: twitter.com/OpenDoorsBurl |
| Primary Contact | Christina Mulder, Director of Programs and Partnerships |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Sandi Smith, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: ssmith@stcb.ca |
| Contact Form | https://stcb.ca/contact-us/ |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2001 |
| Primary Executive | Rev Cannon Penny Anderson, Rector |
| Funding | Grants ; Donations ; Foundation |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Food and clothing: Tue 3:30 pm-5:30 pm * drive-thru and curbside pick up of warm meals, produce bags, milk and eggs * free clothing store: emergency winter coats and boots only (email for other needs) Emergency food resources: call 905-637-2273 * working in partnership with the Burlington Food Bank Mental Health: no walk-in counselling until further notice * to speak with a Canadian Mental Health Association counsellor call 289-291-5396 (call will be returned within 24 hrs, Mon-Fri) Donations: Mon 10 am-3 pm * winter boots and coats * as of March 1 will accept children's spring and summer footwear Parish Centre is currently closed --------------------------------------- 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 | 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 ; Youth Recreation Resources |
| Service Categories | Children's Out of Home Respite Care ; 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 ; Senior Meals ; Volunteer Opportunities ; Youth Enrichment Programs |
