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Raises money for services and initiatives

• provides philanthropic support

Projects include:

• Student Emergency Fund
• Project Enhancement Fund
• Food for Learning school nutrition programs
• Good Backpack Program
• Prom Project
• Len & Olive Black Memorial Fund
• Bring Your Own Device
• Food for Home

Volunteers and staff provide healthy breakfast, lunch and snack programs to students in order to provide a source of nutrition to those students who are in need of a supplement to their daily diet, in an effort to maximize learning and ensure student success

A non-profit organization that supports volunteer run breakfast, morning meal, lunch and/or snack programs for children and youth, in approximately 40 schools in Northumberland County, to support their learning and healthy development

Partnership of County of Northumberland, Northumberland United Way and Community Connection. The support of the Government of Ontario is acknowledged

COVID-19 (2 Apr 2020): Centre is closed and all programming suspended until further notice. See Facebook Page for latest updates.

Provide after school and evening programs for children and youth in a safe, supportive environment at two main Clubhouses (see separate listing) and six satellite locations

Activities:

• education
• physical activity and swimming
• personal health and wellness
• nutrition
• intramurals
• sports league
• birthday parties
• jungle gym and inflatable rentals
• archery tag
• Sport Ball
• family swims
• youth programming (teens)

Nourishment for students

• a community partner of Student Nutrition Ontario
• delivers healthy food to schools across the region at no cost
• provides healthy snacks and meals every day to any student who needs nutrition, in an accessible, stigma-free environment

COVID-19 (2 Apr 2020): Centre is closed and all programming suspended until further notice. See Facebook Page for latest updates.

Provide after school and evening programs for children and youth in a safe, supportive environment at two main Clubhouses (see separate listing) and six satellite locations

Activities:

• education
• physical activity and swimming
• personal health and wellness
• nutrition
• intramurals
• sports league
• birthday parties
• jungle gym and inflatable rentals
• archery tag
• Sport Ball
• family swims
• youth programming (teens)

COVID-19 (2 Apr 2020): Centre is closed and all programming suspended until further notice. See Facebook Page for latest updates.

After school programs for children at two main clubhouses (see separate listing) and six satellite locations

Activities include:

• education
• physical activity
• personal health and wellness
• nutrition
• intramurals
• sports league
• birthday parties

Provides school breakfast and snack programs in 50 schools in the city and county of Peterborough

Student nutrition program that:

• ensures all children and youth have access to healthy, nutritious, safe and personally acceptable food to optimize their learning at school
• support the healthy development of children and youth
• promote healthy eating habits among children and youth
• create healthy eating environments in schools

In partnership with Trillium Lakelands District School Board, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, the non-profit community partnership the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes

Culturally-based programming with focus on community capacity building, empowerment and self-determination

• sweat lodge ceremonies
• visiting elders
• drop-in services

Children and Youth Programs

• after school programming
• social and recreational activities
• breakfast program
• traditional dance
• homework club, summer camp, girls group
• youth drop in
• high school equivalency (GED) for youth 18-20 years

Parent and Family Programs

• addictions counselling, individual and family counselling
• case management
• support group
• housing workers
• community kitchen
• parenting skills classes
• Indigenous EarlyOn program -- parent-child drop in for children birth-6 years

EarlyON program

• drop-in programs for families with children birth-6 years
• parenting programs and workshops
• school readiness programs
• referrals and community information

EarlyON Child and Family Centres -- see separate entries
Licensed child care centres -- see separate entries

Children and Early Teens

• breakfast, after school and out of school programs (PA Days,holiday/summer camps) for children 6-12 years
• leadership development
• inclusion services for children who need extra support in EarlyON Child and Family Centres
• recreation activities that promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize potential.

Seniors Programs

• to connect with peers
• participate in various activities/workshops incuding fitness classes
• access to resources and services in the community

Volunteer Services

• volunteer opportunities (i.e. assisting with program delivery, tutoring, special events, etc.)
• student internship/placement experience for high school, College and University students
• community service orders

COVID-19 (28 Apr 2020): All school student nutrition programs are currently closed but UCLC will be redirecting healthy food to local food banks. See feedontario.ca for local food bank information.

Network of local student nutrition programs, including Nutrition 4 Kids (Leeds and Grenville United Counties), Food for Learning (Renfrew County) and Healthy Eating for Better Learning (Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties and Prescott and Russell United Counties):

• local community capacity building
• volunteer opportunities
• information on best practices
• student nutrition resources

Developmental and/or physical disabilities support programs

Child and youth programs
Integrates children and youth with developmental or physical disabilities into mainstream community and recreational activities

• breakfast and lunch clubs
• after school program
• summer and March Break programs
• full-time, part-time and after-school child care programs, see separate listings

St Jude's Academy of the Arts, 416-740-7187, stjudesaota@gmail.com
Integrated adult day program includes social interaction with cooperative students from high schools (grades 11 and over) and from community colleges, life skills development, opportunity to gain job skills and experience, and access to theatre professionals and performance instruction

• partnership with Toronto Catholic District School Board and Toronto Parks Forestry and Recreation
• Carmine Stefano Community Centre, 3100 Weston Rd

Neighbourhood centre, including counselling and support, child development and literacy, and recreation programs

• individual and group counselling
• counselling for assaulted women
• before and after school program for children 4 1/2-13 years, including breakfast and bagged lunch
• recreation programs for youth, including boys and girls club (see separate listing)
• homework assistance
• summer and March break camp
• recreation programs for seniors

Programs include:

• Social, recreation, education and health programs
• parent and child programs
• parenting resource library
• toy library
• community garden

EarlyON Centre

• children's breakfast club
• nutritious snack program
• after school recreation programs
• licensed child care

After school programs

• homework help
• workshops and seminars
• leadership development program
• summer day camp

Workshops of youth leadership, skill development

Enhanced Youth Space 416-626-6068- 500 the East Mall, rm 124 * recreation services for all youth ages 13 - 24 including equity seeking and underserved populations (e.g Aboriginal people, newcomers, refugees, queer (LGBT2Q), and people with disabilities

Rathburn Area Youth (RAY) 416-626-6068 - youth-driven centre at 500 the East Mall, Rm 124 * focus on youth empowerment, leadership, the pursuit of education, and equipping youth with the information and support they need to make healthy life choices

Street Level Youth Space 416-252-6471 ext 310 - drop-in centre for preteens and teens * offers life skill development workshops, physical recreational activities, volunteer and leadership opportunities

South Etobicoke Youth Space - youth-led, youth-run group * organize events to showcase youth talents, creativity and ideas * host workshops on leadership, skills development, teamwork, youth issues

Breakfast and lunch program

• lunch served to children and adults
• breakfast for school-children during the school year
• lunch bag pick up before going to school during the school year

Community programs and recreation at various locations

• breakfast clubs, after school clubs, homework club
• parent support and education
• March Break and summer day camp
• leadership training, violence prevention
• special events

COVID-19 (16 Nov 2020): Due to COVID19, the Morrison Gardens Food Bank is running on an appointment-only basis until further notice. Call 613-596-6229 to make an appointment. Christmas program is running in 2020.

Community house that works closely with community partners to provide educational, recreational and social programming to the residents of the Morrison Gardens Community.

Offerings include

• homework club
• children's lunch program
• youth leadership
• child and youth programs social recreation
• food bank location for the area
• summer programs
• referrals to resources
• Staff are available to assist with computer use, accessing internet, photocopy, and fax.

**The Food Bank serves a wider area. Call the Food Bank (613-745-7001) to find out if you fall within the area served.

Addresses issues facing children and youth

• remove barriers to learning
• prepare local students for post-secondary success
• organizes events

COVID-19 (20 Dec 2021): Britannia Woods Food Pantry now operating by appointment only. Britannia Woods Food Pantry is now operating by appointment only. Clients can call 613-820-0853 or book online at https://britanniawoods.com/. Delivery for clients not able to come to food pantry is available. Mental Wellbeing Program Workers can be reached at healthandwellness@britanniawoods.com or by phone. All programs have been modified to operate within public health guidelines and subject to change depending on public health guidelines and measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 in our community.

Community and recreational programs that are geared to the needs of residents of the Britannia Woods and surrounding area.

Programs:

• after-school educational programs
• recreational programming for children and youth
• Mental Wellbeing Programs (SNAP, Student Family Advocacy)
• Short Term Counselling (Black Racialized Individual Support Channel) 613-596-3299
• youth leadership training
• youth basketball
• homework club
• summer camps
• lunch club program
• Millennium Learning Centre
• Emergency Food Pantry
• COVID19 Emergency food delivery

COVID-19 (3 September 2021): Due to COVID19, the Pinecrest Terrace Food Bank is running on an appointment-only basis until further notice. Call 613-596-6703 to make an appointment. All other programs are on hold until further notice.

Offers free social, educational and recreational programs to its residents and those in the surrounding area

Children's Programs:
Kids Club (grades 1 to 6) Summer and after school:

• homework help
• cooperative games
• healthy food instruction
• crafts, sports and physical activities
• indoor and outdoor recreation
• science and technology program
• team building activities
• field trips

Youth Programming (grades 6 to 9):

• social recreation, social skills development and leadership skills.

United Sisters: weekly recreational group for girls (ages 10-15)

• develop the skills to be confident, independent, and active members of their communities
• arts and crafts, games, movies, cooking, workshops and special outings
• activities change from week to week
• make friends and share amazing experiences

Snack-e-Sac:

• lunch bag program that runs twice weekly
• children going to school are provided with snack filled lunch bags

I Love to Programs:

• programs offered depending on funding include I Love to Skate * I Love to Swim * I Love to Play Soccer * I Love to Dance

ELF: English literacy development program

• child mentorship in literacy
• each child works at their own pace to improve their literacy skills
• weekly program
• children receive personalized help with reading and writing
• lessons are specialized to the child's skill level and learning needs

Adult Services:
Adult Art Projects: Offers an adult art project led by a professional artist

• offered at various times throughout the year
• adults in the community work together to create artwork
• artwork is displayed permanently in the community
• no experience necessary to participate

Tenant Circle: meeting each month with the tenants to discuss issues important to the community

• share ideas and plan together
• offers a space for community members to become active in planning and carrying out community events
• work together to identify and address community concerns

Collective Kitchen:

• offered periodically: adults from the community come together at the community house to make a home cooked meal

Community Garden Group:

• tenants from Pinecrest Terrace can produce food collectively in Community Garden

Other Services::
Computer Drop-in:

• open throughout the week for people in the community to use the computers and access the internet
• those interested are able to receive help with employment services such as resume and cover letter writing

Food Bank:

• open three times a week
• halal meat is available
• services users are expected to be served once a month

Referrals:

• provides referrals to the Caring and Sharing Foundation during the Holiday Season in December and in July/August for the backpack program
• staff are also able to make a variety of referrals based on individual needs

Special Events:

• every year the organization organizes Canada Day celebrations in the community, Spring Cleaning, Community BBQ, and Summer and Winter Holiday Parties

Community Garden:

• available for tenants who live in the Pinecrest Terrace neighbourhood.

Contact us for more information

A region-wide initiative that offers support and co-ordination for nutrition programs in both elementary and secondary schools. Offers support to student nutrition programs through provincial grants and local fundraising efforts. Works together with site-based volunteers to meet the needs of student nutrition programs in each community.

By offering a balanced meal, a safe and stimulating environment, and social and emotional support to children, Niagara Nutrition Partners provides several benefits.

• improves attendance and punctuality
• increases understanding of how healthy eating habits affect energy levels
• improves behavior and increases concentration, leading to greater achievement
• improves social skills and confidence to interact with other children and adults
• promotes nutritionally complete programs that follow the student nutrition guidelines, established by the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services for breakfast, lunch, and snack.

Multiservice agency

• community information and referrals
• counselling, anger management
• counselling for youth and young adults
• employment assistance including resume/cover letter preparation, job search
• social housing application assistance
• year round income tax clinic
• leadership skills development
• children's breakfast club (on and off site)
• outreach
• workshops for women and youth
• social and recreation activities, including children's book club and youth homework club

Electricity bill support assistance -- lead intake agency for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) through Ontario Energy Board (OEB)

• pre-screening required, qualifying residents receive appointment to complete the application process
• Access centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications

Food, clothing, and toy distribution -- for new immigrants, refugees and Ontario Works recipients

• intake assessment required
• annual Christmas toy distribution application deadline October 15

Newcomer Information Services

• information and referrals, including immigration, employment and community services
• counselling
• some form filling assistance
• access to computers