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• Soup Sisters charge a $55 participation fee per person to cover the expenses of ingredients for the soups, the venue, equipment, supervision, and a Chef or professional facilitator


• work as a partner with the staff at Gordon Food Services for bi-monthly soup making events that support the women and children of Halton Women's Place


• each event produces approximately 150-200 servings of nourishing soup that are delivered fresh to a local shelter

• entry level food service skills training for newcomer youth who want to work in the culinary sector
• low cost weekly lunch
• community gardening

• Karate club for youth 10 to 15 years ; Mon 4-6 pm
• operated by a qualified instructor from the Erin Mills Youth Outreach Program

• after school homework help for children in grades 3 to 6
• 2 days per week 3:30-5:30 pm during the school year

• Early Years program for preschool children under 6 years and their parents/guardians
• 3 half days per week at Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill
• children must be accompanied by a caregiver
• Family Time drop-in programs, Tue 9 am-12 noon year round
• Mother Goose program for infants birth to 12 months, Wed 11 am-12 noon year round

• for parents with children under 6 years
• food shopping tips, nutrition, meal planning, cooking skills and social eating skills for children
• children attend playgroup while parents cook, then parents and children come together for the meal
• Tue 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• preregistration required

• nutritional breakfasts served at Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill locations
• weekdays during school year beginning 7 am
• lunches available to children in need

• breakfasts Mon-Thu 8-8:50 am during July and August

• Women's Health and Wellbeing and Hub Program: weekly Zumba and aerobics class followed by a healthy recipe cooking demonstration; registration required: email Farida Salahuddin: farida@miag.ca
• Parenting for Success - weekly parenting skills enhancement training sessions for parents and caregivers offered in English, Arabic, Spanish and Mandarin. Children's After School Program offered concurrently; registration required for Parenting for Success and Children's After School Progam: email: Yasmine Behiry yasmine@miag.ca or call 416-669-7348
• MIAG Children's After School Program - weekly sessions led by a children's program specialist offering fun and educational activities to children/youth 6-12 years
• HEAL Network Workshops - information sessions offered in Arabic, Spanish, Tamil and English that address domestic violence, abuse against women

• Counselling Services - individual counselling including assessment, evaluation, brief intervention, ongoing support, family support, and court-mandated services
• Ethno-Cultural Communities Well-Being Project - 4-week mental health training courses; certificates awarded upon course completion

• Self-Employment Program for Immigrant Women - self-employment training for immigrant and refugee women providing information on accessing financing, group and individual coaching sessions and social support with network-building opportunities. For information, contact Kerri Lambie: kerri@miag.ca or (416) 271-1271
• The Bridge to Employment for Women - holistic approach to career development including; employment skills enhancement and capacity building training; three-month co-op work placement, wraparound services, including mental well-being support, family, and healthy lifestyle programs. For information, contact farah@miag.ca

• MIAG Training Unit - workshops designed to meet community needs on topics such as personal safety, visitor visas and immigration, skills training in Adobe, HTML, storytelling. Each workshop series offered for approximately $40-$80, see website for details. Registration required. For information, contact Farida Salahuddin: farida@miag.ca or 647-638-3332
• Handy Women 101 - boosts independence in participants through teaching basic home improvement skills and DIY (Do It Yourself) Projects. For information, contact mary@miag.ca

Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

School-based and interactive programs are currently on hold due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, however continuing to provide free nutritious food directly to needy families with young children

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Provides free programs and nutritious food to those most in need

Programs and free resources involve:

• healthy eating
• cooking
• multicultural food education
• physical activity
• community building

Also hosts special events for high school students, youth, adults, parents, community and family members

Programs include:

• Online Repository
• developed simple, nutritious, easy-to-follow recipes with low cost ingredients

Lighthouse Dinners/Cooking Workshops

• preparing and serving special home-style meals to the men in residence at the Salvation Army Lighthouse emergency shelter
• conducting life skill cooking workshops for residents at the shelter

• pregnant individuals looking for extra support, email healthystart@bridgewaycentre.ca or call 905-822-1114 ext 243
• families with low income who are looking for extra support, email gtip@bridgewaycentre.ca, or call 905-822-1114 ext 243
• prenatal classes available onsite or online

• hours and in-person locations vary
• registration required for workshops and in-person programs
• visit website for online event schedule

• parent/caregiver and child activities
• Postpartum Mood Disorder program (PMD)
• access to early childhood development professionals
• parent education programs and support services
• information and referral
• opportunity to connect with other families

• breastfeeding support
• parent education including self care, parenting issues and nutrition
• individual and group counselling
• supper club for pregnant women under 25 years
• referrals to community services

• includes Family Kitchen, for families with children birth-6 years, who may benefit from extra support
• nutrition information and help with learning to prepare healthy low cost meals
• weekly nutritious meal prepared and shared by participants
• education and emotional support
• opportunities for networking and information
• child minding available for participants

• remote telephone counselling and support for youth, seniors and families; for crisis and family counselling, call counsellors directly at 416-540-7780; 647-528-6016; 416-527-3554
• racialized families with children 6-11 years requiring assistance from or referral to SNAP, email snap@dfrc.ca
• Critical support, email jallen@dfrc.ca or cynthia@dfrc.ca

• telephone counselling for youth and their families on dealing with stress and anxiety, representational supports during video court proceedings such as bail hearings
• support letters for court related matters
• email kwilliams@dfrc.ca

• parenting programs and activities for children and families
• Weekly Wellness group sessions for community members, and Brave - Caring for Caregivers group sessions for social services sector staff; Wednesdays until June 3rd, registration required
• call, email or visit DFRC website for updates and information during COVID19 health crisis, including group sessions, dates and times

• play group
• parenting workshops for families including those with special needs children and teenagers
• multicultural drop-in
• parent relief
• child care registry
• toy lending library
• early literacy program
• after school program
• training for home child care providers

• community kitchen and food skills training
• leadership and skills development training
• Humber Summit Green Project
• violence prevention education
• Humber Summit Getting Active
• community conversation circles
• community events
• residents group capacity building, community office
• one to one support
• anti-black racism education
• volunteer placements

• peer mediation training
• leadership training
• eco club
• basketball
• employment skills development
• summer camp
• youth group, advises Delta on youth programs

• community kitchen
• farmers, residents and food distributors donate excess produce and products
• Assistance with Basic Needs Program -- emergency financial assistance for help with utility bills

• free general interest courses
• social support in the form of programs addressing life's challenges such as finding a job or affordable housing
• Santa Fund Program of Christmas baskets with items donated by the community including collection of perishable and non-perishable food items, new toys, gift cards and cash donations

• Counselling and Care Coordination Program
• mental health supports
• partners include Brampton Caledon Community Living, Canadian Mental Health Association Peel, Peace Ranch, PCHS, Rapport Youth and Family Services, SHIP, and Volunteer MBC, see website for complete list

• potlucks
• kids camps
• community kitchen
• recreational activities
• online multifaith devotional gatherings
• Walking a Path of Service study circles
• occasional pandemic funding support

• Member of the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition since Jan 2016
• Additional e-mail address: rrngcamps

• morning meal program for school age children
• emergency 2 day food support provided

• preschool programs
• youth programs
• summer day camp

• free or low cost recreation activities for families
• seasonal community events
• referrals and advocacy

A multi-purpose recreation, arts and culture facility

• offers many drop in and registered recreational, art/cultural and aquatic programs and is home to a Youth centre, Seniors centre, and the Oakville Arts Council
• also provides space for many cultural groups and arts guilds

Facility:

• gyms & multipurpose rooms
• Community Kitchen
• Fitness Centre
• 25-metre pool
• Older Adults Centre
• Drop In Youth Centre
• Black Box theatre
• rehearsal spaces - music & performance
• Cafe
• Studios - pottery, woodworking, spinning & weaving, digital arts, music recording and fine arts

Member organizations include:

• ArtWorks Oakville
• Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton Steel Band
• Circle of Harmony
• High Rendition Jazz
• Oakville Arts Council
• Oakville Association of Knitters & Crocheters
• Oakville Camera Club
• Oakville Chinese Network Society
• Oakville Improv Theatre Company
• Oakville Scottish Country Dance Group
• Oakville Sculptors and Woodcarvers Guild
• Oakville Sewers Forum
• Oakville Suzuki Association
• Oakville Wind Orchestra

• immigration and sponsorship issues
• job training; business and community economic development
• anti-racism program
• health and nutrition information
• accompaniment to services; translation and interpretation
• housing referrals; legal information
• newcomer mental health advice, support and referrals
• culturally appropriate family counselling

• information and referral on child care, child development, health and social services
• support for parents of children with special needs
• resource library
• toy lending library
• child care registry

• groceries
• clothing for infants, toddlers, and parents
• household items

• support services
• in partnership with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (see separate entry)

• to set up an account, place an order or learn more email orders@foodshare.net

• individuals can order fresh produce boxes and other food items online at
  goodfoodbox.foodshare.net
• agencies looking to order Good Food Boxes in bulk and have them delivered to a central location, email orders@foodshare.net

• community kitchen community garden
• interpretation to access health services
• internet classes and other recreational exercise or educational classes

• Legal Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext. 1244
• Housing Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext. 1306 and leave a message
• Harm Reduction: phone only, 647-999-3094

• health services, health promotion
• community services and community development
• Ontario Health Insurance NOT required for general services

• family practice including crisis pregnancy, family planning, management of chronic conditions, prenatal and postnatal care, preventative health care, seniors' health, sexual health
• individual and sexuality counselling, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
• counselling and case management
• dietitian
• podiatry clinic

• breastfeeding clinic
• child and parenting programs, including Spanish-speaking groups
• Diabetes Education Centre
• harm reduction programs
• seniors programs
• Toronto Public Health dental clinic
• women's programs
• youth programs

• Adult Protective Service program for adults with developmental disabilities
• community kitchen

• client advocacy
• crisis referral to shelters
• eviction prevention
• housing search
• information and referral
• landlord outreach
• negotiation with landlords
• Share the Warmth
• Housing Connections Access Centre
• other Home Services -- rent bank and Streets to Homes Follow-up services

Community-based volunteer driven programs to help people build relationships across the diversity of income, education, age, ability and health to enhance their capacity for meaningful lives

Offers programs (all are drop-in unless otherwise mentioned) related to:

Food

• Tuesday Dinner: in-person dining, 6 pm
• Seniors Thursday Lunch: in-person dining, 12 noon
• Community Market: Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
• Community Garden: seasonally harvested food used to prepare community dinners or for pick up in the market
• Seniors' Garden Social: Thu 10 am-11 am during the growing season

Clothing Store

• offers seasonally-appropriate clothing and shoes Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
• donations of clean, gently-used, seasonal clothing and footwear are accepted Wed and Thu, 9:30 am-4 pm

Seasonal Programs

• Christmas Families: gift giving program for families (registration required)
• Backpack Program: children receive new backpacks and school supplies (registration required)

Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

• provides assistance in applying using OESP's online application system (by appointment only)

• consumer/survivor initiatives to address economic and social barriers, such as employment preparation, computer training, and literacy and ESL classes
• leadership and advocacy training
• alternative models of support and services, including art and music therapy
• community outreach, including anti-racism education and training in mental health

• anti-racism, anti-oppression framework