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| Record #: OAK9150 | Last Full Update: 26 Jan 2017 |
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| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Halton |
| Located In Community | Halton Region |
| Physical Access | Unknown - each location varies, call for details |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | Donations |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | This record lists organizations/locations where residents can find free or low cost items including: Food banks Free or low cost meals Emergency food vouchers, clothing and furniture Thrift shops Donation Matching services Low cost building materials and supplies Free paint and compost giveaway Free prescription eyewear Free hearing aids Subsidized Low Income Transit Pass (SPLIT) |
| Hours | Contact individual organizations for hours |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Varies with each program |
| Application | Varies with each program |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Varies by program |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Community Meals ; Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites ; Food Banks ; Food Vouchers ; Fresh Food ; General Clothing Provision ; Hearing Augmentation Aids ; Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies ; Material Goods Donation Information/Matching Services ; Visual/Reading Aids |
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This record shows 24/7 crisis lines serving Halton Region. * listing may not be complete * for additional community information 24/7, dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Ontario (translation available) IN AN ... [More]
Employment: Nishnawbe Aski Nation: www.nan.on.ca Aboriginal Bursaries: www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/ Kagita Mikam Aboriginal Training and Services: http://www.kagitamikam.org/ Aboriginal Nurses Associat ... [More]
This record provides an overview of animal control in the Burlington and acts as an index to related records in this database. Domestic animals Bylaws pertaining to animals include: * Animal Control B ... [More]
Mobility related reimbursement programs are generally offered by all major car manufacturers. Further information on these programs can be obtained by clicking on the dealers web site: * Chrysler, Dod ... [More]
When someone is celebrating a special birthday or wedding anniversary, congratulatory greetings can be requested from: * Her Majesty the Queen * The Governor General of Canada * The Lieutenant Governo ... [More]
This record outlines commercial services that specialize in mastectomy products, prostheses and products related to effects of chemotherapy. * may not be a complete list of services Best Alternative I ... [More]
Halton Car Pool Lots: Milton: * 401 and Trafalgar Rd (northeast corner just above 401) * 401 and Hwy 25 (southeast corner just below 401) * Guelph Line and 401, Campbellville Oakville: * 407 and Trafa ... [More]
This topic record describes legal requirements related to burial, cremation and interment of ashes, and related locations in Burlington and area. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: Legal requirements related to fune ... [More]
By law, any individual (including professionals, officials and members of the public) witnessing or with reasonable grounds to suspect an act of child abuse, neglect, abandonment, desertion or need fo ... [More]
Outpatient services for taking images of the body to diagnose medical conditions. Georgetown Hospital * 1 Princess Anne Dr, 905-873-4596, Hours: Mon-Thu 8 am-6 pm, Fri 8 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 8 am-1 pm * c ... [More]
Outpatient services for taking images of the body to diagnose medical conditions. GAM X-Ray: * 1235 Trafalgar Rd, Suite B2&B4, 905-845-0014, Hours: Mon-Thu 8 am-7 pm, Fri 8 am-6 pm, Sat 8:30 am-12:30 ... [More]
This topic record shows some of the major national and international organizations that provide disaster relief, and which may accept donations during a particular disaster or emergency * not all orga ... [More]
To find a doctor accepting new patients in Halton: * Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care has a service to find a family doctor: Health Care Connect * for the names of physicians associated w ... [More]
ESTATES: For general Information, see Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General website here . Estate Administration Tax and Estate Information Return: * For information, see Ontario Ministry of Finan ... [More]
This topic record lists proctoring services for students required to write supervised exams outside of a classroom setting * for complete details and contact information, see each individual link Burl ... [More]
This topic record describes where nonprofit organizations may be able to find free meeting space. Free meeting space is offered to non-profit and charitable organizations by the following: Appleby Pla ... [More]
This topic record describes where nonprofit organizations may be able to find free meeting space in Oakville. Longo's RioCan Centre, 3455 Wyecroft Road, Oakville (just east of Burloak) * the Loft acco ... [More]
This topic record lists the full-service gas stations in Oakville. Full-service gas stations in Oakville : Pioneer: 2451 Lakeshore Rd W (at Bronte Rd) * 905-827-5572 * Mon-Fri 6 am-11 pm * Sat 7 am-10 ... [More]
This topic record describes how to find full-service gas stations in Burlington and area. Full-service gas station in Burlington : * Pioneer: 850 Appleby Line, 905-634-0737 (Mon-Sun 24 hrs) Some self- ... [More]
Gas bills Union Gas Energy Assistance Program * provides up to $500 assistance with paying bills for low income households where there is danger of disconnection * provide copy of bill, proof rent/mo ... [More]
This topic record describes the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) credit, and where to get emergency help to pay a utility bill. ONTARIO ELECTRICITY SUPPORT PROGRAM (OESP) Applies $30-$75 cre ... [More]
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) for Gas: * provides up to $500 assistance with paying bills for low income households where there is danger of disconnection * provide copy of bill, proof r ... [More]
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP): * provides up to $500 assistance with paying bills for low income households where there is danger of disconnection * provide copy of bill, proof rent/mort ... [More]
Quick links to forms available for downloading: Service Canada Forms Official Government ID and certificates CPP - Canada Pension Plan OAS-Old Age Security SIN - Social Insurance Number forms Subsidiz ... [More]
The following offer a grocery delivery service. Confirm delivery charges, minimum order, days for order, delivery and areas served: * Grocery Gateway: grocerygateway.com (operated by Longo's) * Grocer ... [More]
Sobeys Delivery Service * home delivery service intended for seniors available Wednesdays and Fridays
This topic record describes where to find services for grocery delivery, shopping services and accompaniment, and grocery store shuttles GROCERY DELIVERY 1. For those unable to go to your regular stor ... [More]
This topic record describes some providers of in-home hairdressing. Note: this may not be a complete list, other salons may also do in-home hairdressing * Kim LeBlanc: 905-467-3207, kimandrobleblanc@g ... [More]
Explains different housing types and how to apply, and directs to other housing-related records in this database * for emergency shelters see separate record here NONPROFIT HOUSING Housing operated to ... [More]
Overview of how to find a dentist, hygienist or emergency dental services, free and reduced-cost dental care, and directs to other dental-related records in this database. TO FIND A DENTIST: See Ontar ... [More]
Overview and index of shelters in Burlington, Hamilton and Oakville. BURLINGTON/OAKVILLE General Shelter: Salvation Army Halton Lighthouse Shelter, 905-339-2918 * located in Oakville, this is the gene ... [More]
Overview of programs ranging from basic education and literacy to workforce preparation, career training and job search assistance programs, and directs to other related records in this database. ADUL ... [More]
Overview of free ESL (English as a Second Language), LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) classes in Halton, and directs to other relat ... [More]
This record summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Burlington * to go directly to the records of the two main food banks see Burlington Food Bank ( here ) and Salvation ... [More]
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How to Find - Free/Low Cost Items in Halton
This record lists organizations/locations where residents can find free or low cost items including: Food banks Free or low cost meals Emergency food vouchers, clothing and furniture Thrift shops Dona ... [More]
If you witness or suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking or sexual exploitation or if a victim comes to you there are agencies in Halton Region that offer help and support services: Reportin ... [More]
This topic record provides an overview of Employment Insurance, social assistance (Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program) and other income supports, and acts as an index to related reco ... [More]
This topic record gives an overview of how to find legal services, free information/consultation, free legal services for people with low income, information on wills and Powers of Attorney, and is al ... [More]
This topic record gives an overview of services to assist newcomers to Canada, and is an index to related records in this database. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL FOR NEWCOMERS 1. Halton Newcomer Portal www ... [More]
This record provides an overview and pathfinder of services to help seniors. FINANCIAL & LEGAL PROGRAMS Income supports and pensions: see separate record here Low-Income Seniors Property Tax Reduction ... [More]
Free 2016 Income Tax Clinics for Low Income residents (<$30,000 individuals/<$40,000 couple/<$35,000 individual with dependant). * must meet Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) eligibility criteria Community ... [More]
This record will be updated for the 2017 tax season as information is received. Free 2017 Income Tax Clinics for Low Income residents ( women only * drop off, leave & pick up at later date * Peel Care ... [More]
Links2Care * Income Tax Services are provided by trained volunteers for people with low incomes in both Acton and Georgetown * call 905-873-6502 or email info@links2care.ca for information Canada Rev ... [More]
YEAR-ROUND FREE ASSISTANCE: 1. Canada Revenue Agency can provide some help and answer questions by phone, Toll-free 1-800-959-8281 2. Nael Mohamed-Hasen, I-Match Smart Consulting Services (ISCS), 647 ... [More]
This topic record provides an overview of infant seat and booster seat laws, and car seat clinics. By law, drivers are responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 years of age are secured properly * ... [More]
Burlington Transit Bus and schedule inquiries: BusLINE 905-639-0550 Schedules and maps Handi-van * service for people with disabilities who have problems boarding public transit or who cannot walk 17 ... [More]
Affidavit for lost or stolen identification: * if someone loses all of their identification or even some of their critical identification they can swear an affidavit in the presence of the Commissione ... [More]
This topic record describes how to replace documents when wallet is lost or stolen. It’s always a good idea to keep photocopies of your identification in a safe place because it can help if you need t ... [More]
This topic record describes where to purchase or view various types of maps and aerial photos. Aerial Photos: 1. National Air Photo Library (Ottawa) Hours: Mon-Fri 1 pm-4 pm Toll Free: 1-800-230-6275 ... [More]
This topic record gives an overview of laws related to celebrants for marriage services, and how to find officiants and civil wedding services. MARRIAGE OFFICIANTS: Marriages in Ontario are valid only ... [More]
This topic record provides a listing of medical laboratories in Burlington, and acts as an index to related individual records in this database * this list may not be complete as new medical laborator ... [More]
This list may not be complete as new medical laboratories continue to open. * Labs may close their doors early if the number of patients already waiting is high. Call ahead to confirm closing times * ... [More]
This list may not be complete as new medical laboratories continue to open. * Labs may close their doors early if the number of patients already waiting is high. Call ahead to confirm closing times.* ... [More]
This list may not be complete as new medical laboratories continue to open. * Labs may close their doors early if the number of patients already waiting is high. Call ahead to confirm closing times.* ... [More]
If you need emergency medical transportation, call 911. This topic record gives an overview of where to find non-emergency transportation, (including wheelchair and stretcher transportation) to medic ... [More]
This topic record lists suppliers of mobility aids and clothing for people with disabilities * for complete details and contact information, see each individual link MOBILITY AIDS Sales and rental: Br ... [More]
To find a divorce file, you need the file number, the year of the divorce and the name of the county or district where the divorce took place. Anyone wanting to obtain a copy of a Divorce Order or Cer ... [More]
This topic record provides information on holidays for employees covered by the Ontario Employment Standards Act and Retail Business Holidays Act. Note: The following does not apply to many employees ... [More]
* United Ostomy Canada Society, http://www.ostomycanada.ca/ * Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy, https://caet.ca * Industry Programs - contacts for Customer Service Support * Co ... [More]
This topic record gives an overview of how to apply for various licences and permits, including liquor permits, licences for fundraising events and outdoor event permits. Permits and Licences issued b ... [More]
This topic record describes where to find information on u-pick and Christmas tree farms. Halton Farms and Markets: Halton Region provides two resources: * Farm-Fresh Produce & Entertainment webpage s ... [More]
This topic record describes where to find free public access to computers, wireless Internet, scanners, fax, etc. in Burlington. FREE COMPUTER USE, FAX, SCANNER, etc. Burlington Public Library For hou ... [More]
This topic record describes where to find free public access to computers, wireless Internet, scanners, fax, etc. in Burlington. FREE COMPUTER USE, FAX, SCANNER, etc. Milton Public Library For hours a ... [More]
FOR DETAILS OF THE CURRENT YEAR'S REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONIES, SEE CITY OF BURLINGTON WEBPAGE here
This topic record summarizes where to find locations for downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Conservation Halton (for details see separate record here ): * Downhill sk ... [More]
Slo-Pitch League Listings , an umbrella organization for many softball and slow pitch teams in Ontario, provides details and contact information on the following Burlington leagues: * Aldershot Commu ... [More]
This topic record summarizes and acts as an index to the various programs related to snow removal on roads and sidewalks, windrows and driveways. Roads and Sidewalks: Road and sidewalks are plowed by ... [More]
This topic record summarizes where to get Burlington and other souvenirs, Ontario pins and Canada pins and paper flags. 1. Tourism Burlington, 905-634-5594 * sells wide range of Burlington souvenirs, ... [More]
TAXI COMPANIES SERVING HALTON REGION Call individual companies for rates, locations, accessibility information and service details Burlington Burlington/Burlington Deluxe Taxi: 905-333-3333 or 905-33 ... [More]
This topic record covers Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time, how to find exact time, and international time zone charts. TIME CHANGES: * Daylight Saving Time begins second Sunday in March at 2 am ... [More]
Information on all types of ground transportation to and from the Toronto Pearson Airport terminals is available at the airport website: * car rentals * driving * Terminal Link * out-of-town van servi ... [More]
This topic record summarizes locations in Burlington which take used appliances, clothing, furniture and household goods. * this record is a summary only -- Click links for full record and contact inf ... [More]
This topic record summarizes locations in Milton which take used appliances, clothing, furniture and household goods. * this record is a summary only -- Click links for full record and contact informa ... [More]
Suggested organizations to donate books in good condition to: Books With No Bounds Canadian Federation of University Women:Annual Book Sale * Donate books for the annual Book Sale of Canadian Federati ... [More]
Suggested organizations to donate books in good condition to: Amity Goodwill Oakville Goodwill Value Centre Oakville Goodwill Donation Centre * hardcover and paperback novels in good condition * Textb ... [More]
This topic record summarizes locations in Burlington which take used books and magazines. In list below: * encyclopedias are not accepted by any * textbooks are accepted only by Goodwill/Amity (see de ... [More]
This topic record summarizes locations in Burlington which take used vehicles. 1. Burlington Fire Department, Donate a Vehicle Uses old cars, vans or light trucks for in training exercises * vehicles ... [More]
This topic record is a summary of locations that take used computers, electronics, cell phones and batteries, for reuse or recycling * see each link for further details and contact information DONATIN ... [More]
This topic record is a summary of locations that take used eyeglasses and hearing aids * see each link for full details and contact information EYEGLASSES OneSight Foundation Donated prescription glas ... [More]
This topic record is a summary of places that take donations of stamps, pennies, Canadian Tire money and pop can tabs USED STAMPS 1. Oxfam Stamp Out Poverty Programme, 1-800-466-9326. For more informa ... [More]
Commercial locations providing rentals, repairs and sales of wheelchairs and other assistive devices. Young's Pharmacy and Homecare 905-877-2711, 47 Main St S, Georgetown * canes, crutches and walkers ... [More]
Commercial locations providing rentals, repairs and sales of wheelchairs and other assistive devices. Better Living Home Health Care Inc 905-875-2458, 25B Commercial Street, Milton * new and rental eq ... [More]
The following organizations accept donations of mobility aids and assistive devices: Salvation Army Burlington Thrift Store accepts walkers and wheelchairs Burlington Goodwill Value Centre accepts wal ... [More]
Locations providing rentals and sales of wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices. Guardian CIMS Pharmacy 905-845-0800, 1235 Trafalgar Rd * walkers, wheelchair and crutch sales and rentals Acc ... [More]
This list may not be complete as new walk-in medical clinics continue to open as Milton grows. ***Clinics may close their doors early if the number of patients already waiting is high * Call ahead to ... [More]
This list may not be complete as new walk-in Medical clinics continue to open as Oakville grows. **Clinics may stop accepting patients 30 minutes prior to closing** * hours vary, call ahead to confirm ... [More]
***Clinics may stop accepting patients 30 minutes prior to closing * hours vary, call ahead to confirm opening or closing times and during Holidays Acton Medical & Urgent Care 519-853-4449, 10 Easter ... [More]
This topic record gives an overview and index of walk-in clinics in Burlington. MOST CLINICS STOP TAKING PATIENTS AT LEAST 30 MINUTES (OR LONGER) BEFORE CLOSING * IT IS ADVISABLE TO CALL AHEAD NORTH O ... [More]
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