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 | Aboriginal Legal Services | Toronto Downtown Central | COVID19 -- serving clients by phone as much as possible * agency will continue to prepare Gladue reports and Gladue Letters and provide Courtworker services to the Toronto courts * all walk-in servic ... [More] |
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| Abrigo Centre | Toronto Downtown West | COVID-19 - Office closed - no walk-in service * phone, email and online support only - call 416-534-3434 for counsellor assistance, or visit website for details Multiservice agency * liaison with Por ... [More] |
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| Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario | Toronto Downtown Central | COVID19 -- Tenant Duty Counsel Program, evictions halted until further notice, Landlord and Tenant Board has suspended all in-person hearings but is holding emergency hearings, if you are a tenant an ... [More] |
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| Advocacy Centre for the Elderly | Toronto Downtown Central | Community legal clinic * representation in cases involving issues of particular importance to seniors, such as long term care, hospital discharge issues, elder abuse, government pensions, income maint ... [More] |
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| Alliance for Healthier Communities | North York West | Represents Ontario's 107 primary health organization, including Community Health Centres, Aboriginal Health Access Centres, Community Family Health Teams and Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics * promotes ... [More] |
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| ARCH Disability Law Centre | Toronto Downtown Central | COVID19 -- office closed but staff working remotely * call or email, no access to TTY Community legal clinic Summary Advice and Referral -- confidential advice and information related to disability i ... [More] |
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| Arthritis Society, Halton East and Peel Region | Mississauga | Funds and promotes arthritis research, patient care and public education * self management, rehabilitation and education programs * chronic pain management workshop * advocates for the needs of people ... [More] |
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| Automobile Protection Association | Toronto Downtown Central | Consumer information and advocacy regarding automotive industry * free legal advice to members, nonmembers receive basic information * publishes Lemon Aid -- guide to new and used car recommendations, ... [More] |
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| Black Legal Action Centre | Toronto Downtown Central | COVID19 -- telephone inquiries only, online information about housing security during the COVID19 emergency Legal clinic focusing on individual and systemic anti-Black racism * legal representation * ... [More] |
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| B'nai Brith Canada, Toronto Office | North York West | Jewish volunteer and advocacy organization * anti-racism activities * human rights advocacy * Anti-Hate Hotline * encourages communication between members of ethnic, social, economic and age groups * ... [More] |
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| Canada. Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime | Ottawa (City of) | * Facilitates access of victims to existing federal programs and services by providing them with information and referrals * Addresses complaints of victims about compliance with the provisions of the ... [More] |
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| Canadian Association for Community Living | Toronto Downtown Central | National charity for people with intellectual disabilities and their families * advocacy, awareness building, supports research, shares knowledge, develops policy options and strengthens leadership ca ... [More] |
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| Canadian Association of Retired Persons | Toronto Downtown West | Promotes and protects the rights of mature Canadians * group benefits on products and services for members * magazine * does not provide direct services to individuals |
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| Canadian Civil Liberties Association | Toronto Downtown North | Promotes legal protection of civil rights and liberties, particularly with reference to freedom of expression, police powers, government intrusions * organizes court interventions * presents briefs to ... [More] |
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| Canadian Hearing Services, Regional Office - Hamilton, Counselling Services | Hamilton Central | This service/organization is experiencing a closure or cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact them for access to services during this time. Offers a wide range of services at locati ... [More] |
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| Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime | Ottawa | Assist victims and survivors of violent crimes by helping them: * Obtain needed services and resources * Deal with post-trial agencies such as Correctional Service of Canada and the National Parole Bo ... [More] |
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| Canadian Snowbird Association | North York East | Includes advocacy group fighting to defend the Canadian Health Act |
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| Canadian Treatment Action Council | Toronto Downtown Central | National organization promoting access to treatment, care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C * workshops and presentations on topics such as disclosure, dental care, drug acce ... [More] |
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| Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation | Toronto Downtown Central | COVID19 -- service continues Assists people and groups facing discrimination in housing Eviction prevention information and assistance * promotes access to safe and decent housing, and enforcement of ... [More] |
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| Centre for Spanish-Speaking Peoples, CSSP Community Legal Clinic | North York West | COVID19 -- service available by phone or email, no walk-in service * call 647-563-4201 or for legal inquiries, 647-462-3164 * also emai for settlement matters - settlement@spanishservices.org ; for d ... [More] |
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| Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic | Toronto Downtown Central | Community legal clinic * deals primarily with immigration, tenant issues, social assistance, employment rights, human rights, poverty law * most refugee cases referred to Legal Aid * may provide repre ... [More] |
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| Community Development Halton | Burlington | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The Community Development Halton office will be closed to the public until further notice * for general enquiries, call 905-632-1975 or email of ... [More] |
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| Community Living Ontario | North York East | Provides support, resources, information, education, awareness and advocacy for individuals with an intellectual disability * over 100 locations across Ontario |
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| Concerned Friends of Ontario Citizens in Care Facilities | Toronto Downtown North | Advocates on behalf of elderly (including individual residents and their families) and others in Ontario nursing homes * advocates for a quality long-term care system that meets the needs of residents ... [More] |
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| Council of Canadians, Halton Chapter | Halton Region | * advocates for clean water, fair trade, green energy, public health care and a vibrant democracy * educates and empowers people to hold our governments and corporations accountable * work is sustaine ... [More] |
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| Diabetes Canada | Toronto Downtown Central | Education and services for people with diabetes and healthcare professionals * advocates on behalf of people with diabetes * supports and funds diabetes research * develops and publishes clinical prac ... [More] |
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| Dying with Dignity Canada | Toronto Downtown North | COVID19 Updates - Online hub available with pandemic updates and resources, including COVID19 Advance Care Planning Toolkit for communicating end-of-life wishes ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Advocate ... [More] |
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| Empowerment Council: Systemic Advocates in Addiction and Mental Health | Toronto Downtown West | Systemic advocacy * ensures representation of the client perspective within the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) * education on choices, self advocacy, critical thinking and political awa ... [More] |
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| Family Supports Institute Ontario | Toronto Downtown West | Information and referral on family resource programs * consultation to individual programs * assistance in starting programs * professional development and training * public education * network develo ... [More] |
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| Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario | North York East | Represents the interests of private sector rental housing providers * offers public advocacy and information on property management, rental housing regulation and residential tenancies law * Certified ... [More] |
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| Foundation for Prader-Willi Research Canada | Richmond Hill | Prader Willi Syndrome fundraising and advocacy * funds research projects which will lead to more effective treatments and an eventual cure for the disorder * sends information packages to parents whos ... [More] |
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| Green Communities Canada | Peterborough | Promotion of community health * supports local and regional groups, coalitions and networks (social, environmental, economic, and political) that are working on healthy city or healthy community initi ... [More] |
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| Greenpeace Canada | Toronto Downtown Central | Political lobbying, public education and campaigns, environmental advocacy |
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| Halton Newcomer Strategy | Oakville | Created to help the communities in Halton develop the tools and programs needed to support newcomers * working to ensure Halton region is a welcoming, inclusive and supportive community in which newco ... [More] |
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| Halton Social Capital Committee | Burlington | Committee of self-advocates and community professionals * collects, and presents, information collected directly from individuals with developmental disabilities living in Halton * offers "Welcome Spa ... [More] |
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| Heart and Stroke, Ontario Office | Toronto Downtown North | Health charity working to eliminate heart disease and stroke through advancing research, advocacy and promoting healthy living * website contains educational resources about risk factors, signs and sy ... [More] |
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| HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario (HALCO) | Toronto Downtown Central | COVID19 -- service by phone, no in person meetings or public education activities * intake Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-5 pm Community legal clinic * advice, representation, referrals, advocacy * areas of law ... [More] |
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| Hum-WE Women's Hub, No Physical Address, Support Services for Women | Milton | The Hub provides assistance to women facing domestic abuse whether emotional, psychological, financial or physical Activities include: * support group where women feel safe to interact and share their ... [More] |
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| Income Security Advocacy Centre | Toronto Downtown Central | Community legal clinic * pursues test cases, Charter and appellate litigation to address systemic issues arising from federal and provincial income security programs, and from the political, economic ... [More] |
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| Infertility Network | Toronto Downtown East | Website provides information and lists upcoming events regarding infertility, miscarriage, donor conception, adoption |
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| Institute for Advancements in Mental Health, Provincial/Toronto Office | Toronto Downtown Central | COVID19 - Office closed to walk-in service * supportive counselling by telephone for individuals, families and caregivers impacted by chronic mental illness, including schizophrenia and other forms o ... [More] |
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| Interval House of Hamilton, Waterdown - 17 Main St, Flamborough Women's Resource Centre | Waterdown | Due to the COVID-19 virus all support groups and outreach services are suspended. Counselling is continuing via telephone only. If you wish counselling, support legal advocacy, housing, please call 90 ... [More] |
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| Jack.org, Oakville Chapters | Oakville | Activities include: Jack Talks * 50-minute mental health presentations delivered by two trained post-secondary aged speakers * speakers will share general mental health knowledge, tools on how to be t ... [More] |
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| Kidney Cancer Canada | Toronto Downtown Central | Community of patients, caregivers and health professionals working to improve lives of Canadians affected by kidney cancer * advocates for access to new treatments * promotes research and offers suppo ... [More] |
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| Landlord's Self Help Centre | Toronto Downtown Central | COVID19 -- providing service by phone * no client in person meetings unless an emergency and assess on case by case basis * no public education activities Community legal clinic and resource centre * ... [More] |
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| Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario | Etobicoke | Provides resources, services, information and advocacy for people with learning disabilities and/or ADHD, parents, teachers and other professionals * encourages research |
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| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada - Ontario Region | North York East | Funds blood cancer research projects, provides access to information and services, creates awareness, advocates and supports people with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma and myeloma |
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| Links2Care, Acton, Care in the Community - Care Navigation | Acton | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * All staff members are proactively self-screening before visiting clients * All visitors to Links2Care Offices are being pre-screened before ar ... [More] |
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| Lung Cancer Canada | Toronto Downtown Central | Provides support to patients and caregivers affected by lung cancer through education, awareness and support * education services for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals * increase publi ... [More] |
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| Métis Nation of Ontario, Brampton - Credit River, Healing and Wellness | Brampton | COVID19 -- Centre closed but staff working remotely * call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm at 1-800-263-4889 or email covidhelp@metisnation.org or visit COVID19 updates to access COVID19 supports General emo ... [More] |
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| Mood Disorders Association of Ontario | Toronto Downtown North | COVID19 - Office closed * telephone and online support only * register online for peer support groups and one-on-one peer support over the telephone Telephone Information and Peer Support (TIPS) Warm ... [More] |
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| Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association of Ontario | North York | Education and information, raises awareness and advocates for individuals experiencing myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) * information on the related illnesses of Fibromyalgi ... [More] |
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| Native Canadian Centre of Toronto | Toronto Downtown North | COVID19 -- Seniors program lunch and dinner for clients * PSW supports * Adult and Youth program -- phone counseling, food boxes, and lunches picked up at the centre Mon-Fri 11:30 am-1 pm * other pro ... [More] |
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| OCASI | Toronto Downtown North | Acts as a collective voice for member agencies serving immigrants in all matters * advisory and resource body for community service agencies, government and other stakeholders in regard to matters of ... [More] |
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| Ombudsman Ontario, Children and Youth Unit | Toronto Downtown Central | COVID-19 -- office and phone lines are currently closed; complaints may be made using online complaint form on website, or via email to info@ombudsman.on.ca Children and Youth Unit will respond to ca ... [More] |
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| Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy | Toronto Downtown North | COVID-19 -- food and harm reduction kits pick-up Mon 12:30 pm-4:30pm, back entrance of 282 Parliament St * call for remote support ---------------------------------------- Advocates for Indigenous Ca ... [More] |
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| Ontario AIDS Network | Toronto Downtown Central | Coalition of HIV/AIDS service organizations and programs, promoting effective and accessible prevention, treatment, care and advocacy for people living with, or affected by, HIV and AIDS * knowledge e ... [More] |
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| Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, YouthCAN | Toronto Downtown Central | Youth Communication, Advocacy and Networking advocates for youth in care of Ontario Children's Aid Societies * promotes youth input into policy, programs and activities * Youth Policy Advisory and Ad ... [More] |
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| Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses | Toronto Downtown Central | Provincial coalition of first stage emergency shelters for abused women and their children * membership also includes second stages housing programs and community-based women’s service organizations * ... [More] |
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| Ontario Caregiver Organization, Online Services/Find Support | Toronto Downtown Central | Online information, resources and webinars for family caregivers * online caregiver support groups, young caregiver online support group for ages 15-25 years Helpline for caregiver information, assess ... [More] |
Ontario Farmland Trust |
Ontario Farmland Trust | Guelph | Pursues three main activities: * direct land protection through conservation easements and land donations * policy development for improved farmland protection * research and education to advance land ... [More] | |
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| Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy | Toronto Downtown | Support and services to people in Ontario with cerebral palsy * assists member groups in the development and provision of services and programs including accommodation * advocates and promotes awarene ... [More] |
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| Ontario Federation of Labour | North York East | Deals with concerns about provincial policies in the areas of education, the environment, health, human rights, labour relations, employment standards and minimum wage rates, pensions, occupational he ... [More] |
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| Ontario Hospital Association | Toronto Downtown Central | Association of Ontario health care organizations * maintains relations between Ontario's hospitals and other health care organizations * membership resources include access to education, leadership tr ... [More] |
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| Ontario Human Rights Commission | Toronto Downtown Central | Conducts public inquiries * may initiate applications or intervene in cases before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario * policy development, research and analysis * public education and training * re ... [More] |
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| Ontario Nonprofit Network | Toronto Downtown North | Network of nonprofit and charitable organizations in Ontario * public policy and analysis, service development, and sector advocacy * variety of services for nonprofits, including sector pension and i ... [More] |
Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association |
Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | York | Information resources, publications, conferences, support for families, advocacy and supports medical research for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome | |
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| Ontario Society of Senior Citizens' Organizations | North York Central | Information and referral * counselling * community outreach * computer training programs Public education programs on elder abuse awareness and prevention, loneliness and social isolation, cancer scre ... [More] |
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| Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Mississauga Office | Mississauga | COVID 19 -- In-person service has been suspended until further notice; service by phone, fax or email is available. Courier and mail deliveries continue to be received COVID-19 -- For information on ... [More] |
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| Peel Halton Cooperative Housing Federation | Mississauga | Federation of nonprofit housing cooperatives * lobbying and representation * promotion of nonprofit cooperative housing * advice and training in cooperative housing management * assistance to new coop ... [More] |
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| Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office, Toronto Office | North York Central | Administers and coordinates advocacy and rights advice services * public information * systemic advocacy * information and referral for those ineligible for the service * literature in English and Fre ... [More] |
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| Rural Ontario Institute | Guelph | Offers rural leadership development and training, including Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) * initiates dialogue and supports collaboration on issues facing rural and northern Ontario ... [More] |
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Guelph and Area Chapter |
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, Guelph and Area Chapter | Guelph | Programs and resources to improve and empower the lives of people living with mental illnesses and their families * services for individuals and families * increases public awareness and understanding ... [More] | |
Sickle Cell Association of Ontario |
Sickle Cell Association of Ontario | Scarborough North | Education and counselling for people living with or supporting someone affected by Sickle Cell Disease (includes Sickle Cell Anemia, Sickle Cell SC, Sickle Beta Thalassemia and the Sickle Cell Trait) ... [More] | |
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| Spinal Cord Injury Ontario, Mississauga Halton, Service and Advocacy | North York Central | Regional services Regional services coordinators provide practical help, advocacy and assistance - from injury right through rehabilitation and into the community * learn more: https://s ... [More] |
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| Stephen Lewis Foundation, Oakville, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign | Halton Region | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Currently meeting through Zoom ----------------------------------------------- Funds donated through Oomama, Grandmothers Helping Grandmothers, ... [More] |
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| Stephen Lewis Foundation, Burlington, Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign | Burlington | Raise funds and offer educational opportunities that support the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign * funds donated go directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, a registered charity which issues ta ... [More] |
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| Tourette Canada | Mississauga | Charitable organization for individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their families * information, referral and resources * online or group support for patients and families * public outreach includes: ... [More] |
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| United Senior Citizens of Ontario | Etobicoke South | Presentations to government and decision makers * works to improve quality of life for older adults * helps organize and provides consultation to seniors groups * cooperates with other provincial orga ... [More] |
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| Welcome In Drop In Centre | Guelph | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) * The Drop In Centre is temporarily CLOSED * if you need shelter, please contact: Adult (25+) Mon-Fri, 7 am-11 pm 226-962-3269 Youth (16-24) Mon ... [More] |
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| Wesley, Mobile Service, Housing Services – Halton | Halton Region | Mobile service which supports youth, adults and families at risk of homelessness, or episodic homelessness, to find immediate, long-term, safe and stable housing alternatives * Emergency Shelter servi ... [More] |
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| Women's Centre of Halton (The), Oakville, One-on-one Support Services | Oakville | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The Women's Centre of Halton has suspended all in-person interaction. All workshops, in-person peer support, legal clinics and tax clinic have b ... [More] |
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| Women's Legal Education and Action Fund | Toronto Downtown Central | COVID19 -- staff working remotely National organization promoting equality for women * intervenes in court cases to challenge discrimination against women using the equality guarantees of the Canadia ... [More] |
