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Organization:
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Samaritan House Community Ministries Simcoe County
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Address:
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65 Cedar Pointe Dr, Unit 254
Barrie, ON
L4N 9R3
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Street Address:
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Burton Avenue United Church- Lower Level
37 Burton Ave
Barrie
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * by appointment only
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Executives:
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Kerry Ploughman - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Safe transitional housing and support services for women, children and families who have been affected by domestic violence or poverty.
Services available:- educational programs
- assistance with social and health needs
- access to resource centre
- life skills programs
Programs available:
Transitional housing and programs- for women and children recovering from abusive relationships * separate, fully furnished apartments, providing long term, affordable housing, (up to one year) with support services for both adults and children
Children's Sponsorship Program- for children * assistance with social, recreational and health needs
Resource Centre Services- include free clothing and household items * accepts donations of clothing, household items, educational supplies as well as financial donations
Choices for Change- drop-in outreach program * topics include how to find a doctor or dentist, how to use the food bank, how to use public transportation, tenant education, food preparation skills/ nutrition education and money management
Christmas Sponsorship Program- for children or for a family * provide gifts or gift cards for child/children or for all members of a family * accept financial donations as well
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Application:
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Apply directly * Call or email for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children's Literacy Program: Children in Grades 1-6 at Andrew Hunter School
Other programs: no restrictions
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