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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
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Transportation: Assists with the cost of transportation to out of town emergency appointments such as emergency medical appointments. Documentation must be provided to receive a bus ticket or gas vouchers. Families can also receive local transit tickets from Project SHARE to return home after accessing service.
Clothing Referral: Partners with Goodwill Industries and St. Andrew's United Church Shoulder to Shoulder Program to provide clothing necessities for families living below the poverty line in Niagara Falls. Clients can obtain a referral letter from Project SHARE to receive clothing items such as jackets and boots from one of these agencies. Note: Project SHARE does not accept donations of used clothing.
Prescriptions/Eyeglasses: Funding available to assist clients with emergency prescriptions. Families can access this program once per year. Staff may be able to assist the client obtain the necessary medications required through other funding sources. Not able to help with any pain-killers or narcotic products. May be able to provide financial assistance toward the purchase of eyeglasses.
CTFS Jumpstart Snacks n' Sneakers Program: Provides new backpacks, running shoes, school supplies and snacks to school aged children in low income families. Client registration takes place in May and supplies are distributed in August.
Clothing Referral: Partners with Goodwill Industries and St. Andrew's United Church Shoulder to Shoulder Program to provide clothing necessities for families living below the poverty line in Niagara Falls. Clients can obtain a referral letter from Project SHARE to receive clothing items such as jackets and boots from one of these agencies. Note: Project SHARE does not accept donations of used clothing.
Prescriptions/Eyeglasses: Funding available to assist clients with emergency prescriptions. Families can access this program once per year. Staff may be able to assist the client obtain the necessary medications required through other funding sources. Not able to help with any pain-killers or narcotic products. May be able to provide financial assistance toward the purchase of eyeglasses.
CTFS Jumpstart Snacks n' Sneakers Program: Provides new backpacks, running shoes, school supplies and snacks to school aged children in low income families. Client registration takes place in May and supplies are distributed in August.
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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Offers a number of programs for seniors and adults with disabilities.
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Children's Services - Children's Programs
1-800-263-7215 ext 3897Office: 905-980-6000 ext 3897
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Manages the local licensed child care system on behalf of the provincial government.
There are over 160 licensed child care centres in Niagara. One application can be filled to be on the list for multiple child care options and before/after school programs through the Niagara Child Care Registry.
There are five licensed child care centres directly operated by Niagara Region Children's Services providing care for children from 18 months-5 years of age, except for the Branscombe Early Learning and Family Centre, and the St Catharines Regional Child Care Centre which accommodates children from birth-5 years of age and Port Colborne Regional Child Care Centre, which accommodates children 18 months-13 years of age.
Niagara Region Children's Services is also a licensed agency with contracts with home child care providers across Niagara for children from birth-12 years of age.
Niagara Region Children's Services offers financial help with the costs of:
Also available via Live Chat Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm.
There are over 160 licensed child care centres in Niagara. One application can be filled to be on the list for multiple child care options and before/after school programs through the Niagara Child Care Registry.
There are five licensed child care centres directly operated by Niagara Region Children's Services providing care for children from 18 months-5 years of age, except for the Branscombe Early Learning and Family Centre, and the St Catharines Regional Child Care Centre which accommodates children from birth-5 years of age and Port Colborne Regional Child Care Centre, which accommodates children 18 months-13 years of age.
Niagara Region Children's Services is also a licensed agency with contracts with home child care providers across Niagara for children from birth-12 years of age.
Niagara Region Children's Services offers financial help with the costs of:
- Licensed child care
- Seasonal camps
- Sports and culture programs (ProKids)
- Resource consultants to support healthy child development
Also available via Live Chat Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm.
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COVID-19: Phone and virtual services remain open.
A support group for those who have gone through the trauma of pre-amputation or amputation. Also offers service for the family and friends of amputees. The group offers a visitation program if requested by the family, hospital, or surgeon. Will try to provide financial assistance towards the cost of prosthetic based on eligibility and availability of funds. Also offers social events. Helps towards gym membership at Brock Wellness Center for amputees who are interested.
A support group for those who have gone through the trauma of pre-amputation or amputation. Also offers service for the family and friends of amputees. The group offers a visitation program if requested by the family, hospital, or surgeon. Will try to provide financial assistance towards the cost of prosthetic based on eligibility and availability of funds. Also offers social events. Helps towards gym membership at Brock Wellness Center for amputees who are interested.
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
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Ontario Disability Support Program
1-800-263-5413 ; IVR 1-800-808-2268 Office: 905-688-3022
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COVID-19: Some services hae changed in response to COVID-19. See website for information and to apply online.
Helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.
The program provides eligible people with disabilities with:
Income Support - helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.
Employment Supports - helps people with disabilities who can and want to work prepare for and find a job.
If a person is receiving ODSP Income support, the individual and their family may be eligible to receive health benefits including prescription drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies, transportation to medical appointments.
Extended Health Benefit If someone does not qualify for ODSP income support due to excess income from other sources, they may qualify for the Extended Health Benefit. It may help with the cost of prescription drugs, basic dental care, vision care, medical supplies, transportation to medical appointments, assistive devices including hearing aids.
Helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.
The program provides eligible people with disabilities with:
Income Support - helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.
Employment Supports - helps people with disabilities who can and want to work prepare for and find a job.
If a person is receiving ODSP Income support, the individual and their family may be eligible to receive health benefits including prescription drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies, transportation to medical appointments.
Extended Health Benefit If someone does not qualify for ODSP income support due to excess income from other sources, they may qualify for the Extended Health Benefit. It may help with the cost of prescription drugs, basic dental care, vision care, medical supplies, transportation to medical appointments, assistive devices including hearing aids.
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Provides access to dental care for adults in need of dental treatment for pain/infection or dentures. Through a partnership with United Way, local agencies provide loans to pay for treatment for clients in need of dental care, with repayment plans tailored to ability to pay. Partner agencies help participants develop a monthly repayment plan which works for their situation.
Applications are accepted through the following agencies:
Community Care of St Catharines and Thorold - Contact John at 905-685-1349 ext 228
The Hope Centre (Welland) - 905-788-0744 ext 225
Bridges Community Health Centre (Fort Erie) - 905-871-7621 ext 2245
Bridges Community Health Centre (Port Colborne) - 905-871-7621 ext.2445
Project SHARE (Niagara Falls) - Contact Reception at 905-357-5121 ext 29
Community Care of West Niagara (Beamsville) - Contact Bev at 905-563-5822 ext 222
Applications are accepted through the following agencies:
Community Care of St Catharines and Thorold - Contact John at 905-685-1349 ext 228
The Hope Centre (Welland) - 905-788-0744 ext 225
Bridges Community Health Centre (Fort Erie) - 905-871-7621 ext 2245
Bridges Community Health Centre (Port Colborne) - 905-871-7621 ext.2445
Project SHARE (Niagara Falls) - Contact Reception at 905-357-5121 ext 29
Community Care of West Niagara (Beamsville) - Contact Bev at 905-563-5822 ext 222
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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| COVID-19 - During the Pandemic our services remained Essential. Pick ups are contactless outside. All our services continue to run. If in need please contact the office to be given a time, pick up by appointment to keep confidentiality and safety as our driveway is small. Covid Screening process along with adhering to Public Health Guidelines Provides the following services: * Emergency and ongoing food * Personal hygiene items * Transportation to medical appointments * Sponsors children/youth (birth-18 years) for sports, recreation, and educational activities * Assistance to families who suffer loss due to fire or other catastrophies * Referrals to other agencies if unable to assist |
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retentio
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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MS Society of Canada, Ontario & Nunavut Division, Niagara Peninsula Chapter of Hope
Office: 1-800-268-7582 Information and Support for Individuals with MS: 1-844-859-6789
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Provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease. The only national voluntary organization in Canada that supports both MS research and services.
Some of the Programs and Services Include:
Some of the Programs and Services Include:
- Information and Referral
- MS Knowledge Network
- Peer to Peer Support Program
- Volunteer Legal Advocacy Program
- Equipment Special Assistance
- Support and Self-Help Groups
- Educational and Awareness Events
- Friendly visiting program
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
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Comprehensive employment and job search services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and experience
- job search strategies, including resume preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
- on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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