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Located near Thunder Bay
Distance: 200km
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Provides a monthly luncheon for seniors
- Offers guest speakers and blood pressure checks at every luncheon
- Provides free transportation upon request
- Coordinates appointments for seniors to other services if needed
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- Provides a home-delivered nourishing meal to individuals who are unable to prepare a meal on their own
- Prepares meals according to individuals' diet requirements (includes hot soup and a hot entrée consisting of meat, starch, two types of vegetables and cold dessert)
- Delivers meals through volunteers who provide regular social contact and check on the health and safety of the client
- Offers volunteer opportunities for adults, service groups, corporate volunteers and students as drivers or servers
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- Operates the River Street Café within the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre
- Provides food and meals in a café setting (take out available)
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- Assists convalescents, seniors and individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community, through the provision of a hot evening meal at a reasonable cost
- Prepares meals according to individuals' diet requirements (includes soup, main plate and dessert)
- Delivers meals through volunteers who provide regular social contact and check on the health and safety of the client
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- Prepares and delivers nourishing meals at a reasonable cost to help individuals live independently in their own homes
- Meals generally consist of soup, an entrée, and dessert
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- Assists seniors to live independently in the community through the provision of nourishing meals at a reasonable cost
- Coordinates with hospital to deliver pre-made meals to individual's homes including those on special diets
- Meals are delivered by volunteers who provide regular social contact and check on the health and safety of the client
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Provides services and programs to assist seniors and individuals with physical disabilities in living independently
Administers the following programs:
Administers the following programs:
- Homemaking Program
- Meals on Wheels
- Transportation Program
- Provides sit-down meals at Fotheringham Court building
- Delivers to individual apartments upon request
- Assists individuals with arrangements for rental contract and installation of lifeline equipment
- Equipment enables clients to obtain 24-hour emergency assistance
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Supports children and parents who are facing life-threatening or life-long illness
Programs and Services
Programs and Services
- hospital and home-based case management and advocacy
- Aaron's Apple -- financial assistance for uninsured medical costs for children 18 years and younger
- Penina's Helping Hand -- support services for young children of a seriously ill parent
- financial support for parents who need to take time off work to care for a seriously ill child
- meal delivery, transportation services, home support including help with shopping and errands
- hospital visits and friendship support
- overnight and vacation respite
- counselling, crisis intervention and bereavement services
- afterschool program and tutoring
- social and recreation opportunities, specialized camps
- toy drive, hair donation program, volunteer opportunities
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