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Community support programs in Halton Hills:

• information and referral regarding health and social service agencies
• assistance and advocacy support to individuals and families experiencing difficulties, especially those who have no other place to go
• volunteers prepare income tax returns for people who have a modest income and a simple tax situation
• offers funding to lower income families and individuals who are at risk of having their service disconnected, and have exhausted all other sources of financial aid
• Needs Coordination Program matches those in need of household items with those who can provide them such as food, household items, toiletries, etc.
• Food for Life Program: free, fresh and nutritious food available weekly for those in need * fresh food boxes of produce are also available monthly for pick up at a reasonable cost
• Community Fridge, Freezer and Food Pantry: bulk fresh food, frozen meat, and non-perishable food items * Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * bring own shopping bags
• transitional housing is available for families who are homeless * rent geared to income * community support coordinator provides family support
• Holiday Hampers provides hampers of children's clothing and toys for families experiencing financial difficulties
• Backpack Program provides school supplies to children in need * application available online (apply before August 12) * contact [email protected]
• Jumpstart Program (in partnership with Canadian Tire) provides financial help for kids' sports and recreational activities

Seniors Programs in Halton Hills:

• Meals on Wheels, Meals on Ice, Wheels to Meals, congregate dining
• Letter Carriers alert * provides reassurance and a check on the well-being of those living alone who receive mail delivery to their door * in partnership with Georgetown and Acton postal workers
• supportive housing program provides essential support services to eligible seniors living at Lakeview Villa in Acton

Youth Programs:

• Off the Wall (Acton)
• Open Door (Georgetown)
• individual youth and family support available in person, by phone and over the internet

Children's Programs:

• Georgetown Parent-Child Centre

Links2Kids School Age Programs

• Acton Parent-Child Resource Centre

Parenting Programs:

• individual parenting support
• parenting programs available through the Parent Child Resources Centres

Care Connections of Halton Hills - A community hub of service agencies sharing space to offer easier access to integrated health and social services * Care Connections partners include

Meals Programs - Hot and Frozen Meals - Program enables older adults and adults with a disability to have access to affordable meals in their home * meals include hot meals (Meals on Wheels), frozen meals (Meals on Ice), volunteers taking people to a local restaurant (Wheels to Meals), and Congregate Dining (designated seniors apartment buildings in Acton and Georgetown)

Services and Programs:

• Meals Programs - Congregate Dining

Older adults and people with disabilities, who need physical, social, or emotional supports

Call for details * referral form required for certain programs and services

• Housing - Transitional Housing
• Income Support - Emergency Financial Assistance

Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm
Program hours vary, call to confirm

• Halton Hills
• Mississauga