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The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association represents businesses in the city centre with the goal of advocating for the interests of its members, to promote the city centre as a business and shopping area, and to make downtown Windsor safe and enjoyable for the community, offering various programs and services to aid businesses in the maintenance and beautification of their respective spaces.
These programs include:
These programs include:
- marketing
- advertising
- promotion
- education
- advocacy
- communication and information
- strategy and planning
- business recruitment
- environmental safety and cleanliness
- employment promotion
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Public library with services including:
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
- primary destination for learning, leisure and fun
- provides information-finding services
- online library catalogues and databases
- on-site use of computers with WiFi
- librarians provide reference information on books, online, CDs and other audio-visual materials
- comprehensive programs and activities for early years and school aged children
- English as a Second Language (ESL) resources including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs
- large print and books on CD
- meeting rooms for workshops and conferences
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
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COVID-19 Important Information: Hours of operation have been reduced to 11 am-5 pm Monday to Sunday. Operating with a takeout window service. Also, clothing donations must be new only - not accepting used clothing at this time.
Street Help / Unit 7 Homeless Services, is a Self-Help organization run primarily by and for persons who are or who have been homeless.
Provides outreach street patrol services to the homeless such as:
Drop-in centre provides:
Most staff are persons who are or who have been homeless and offer an environment of peer fellowship with full comprehension of the issues homeless people face on a daily basis
Accepts donations to provide for the Homeless
Street Help / Unit 7 Homeless Services, is a Self-Help organization run primarily by and for persons who are or who have been homeless.
Provides outreach street patrol services to the homeless such as:
- sleeping bags
- back packs
- socks
- seasonal clothing
- Dinner to Go (see details here)
- information on local services for the homeless
Drop-in centre provides:
- computers
- internet
- breakfast
- hot meals
- bottomless coffee & snacks
- safe storage of personal items
- hygiene products when available
- shower facility during agency hours
- advocacy
- referrals to community services
- daily food distribution to homeless individuals
Most staff are persons who are or who have been homeless and offer an environment of peer fellowship with full comprehension of the issues homeless people face on a daily basis
Accepts donations to provide for the Homeless
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Windsor Youth Centre - Drop-In Centre for Homeless and At Risk Youth
Office: 226-674-0006Visit Website
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Drop-in centre for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
Parents Support Group
- the aim is to be a low-threshold service provider, offering to meet the basic and immediate needs of homeless youth.
- Hot meals provided
- distribution of toiletries and underwear
- referrals to other social service agencies
- use of computers
- homework and resume help
Parents Support Group
- For new and expectant parents who get together once a week to provide each other fun and support
- Hot Lunch offered
- Access to grocery supplements such as milk, eggs and yogurt
- help finding the baby items needed
- referrals to other services for housing, employment, education and Parenting
- safe place to spend the evening between 5 pm-10 pm
- Parents Support Group
- Addiction and Relapse Prevention Support Group
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Public library with services including:
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
- primary destination for learning, leisure and fun
- provides information-finding services
- online library catalogues and databases
- on-site use of computers with WiFi
- librarians provide reference information on books, online, CDs and other audio-visual materials
- comprehensive programs and activities for early years and school aged children
- English as a Second Language (ESL) resources including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs
- large print and books on CD
- meeting rooms for workshops and conferences
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
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Public library with services including:
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
- primary destination for learning, leisure and fun
- provides information-finding services
- online library catalogues and databases
- on-site use of computers with WiFi
- librarians provide reference information on books, online, CDs and other audio-visual materials
- comprehensive programs and activities for early years and school aged children
- English as a Second Language (ESL) resources including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs
- large print and books on CD
- meeting rooms for workshops and conferences
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
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Public library with services including:
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
- primary destination for learning, leisure and fun
- provides information-finding services
- online library catalogues and databases
- on-site use of computers with WiFi
- librarians provide reference information on books, online, CDs and other audio-visual materials
- comprehensive programs and activities for early years and school aged children
- English as a Second Language (ESL) resources including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs
- large print and books on CD
- meeting rooms for workshops and conferences
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
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Public library with services including:
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
- primary destination for learning, leisure and fun
- provides information-finding services
- online library catalogues and databases
- on-site use of computers with WiFi
- librarians provide reference information on books, online, CDs and other audio-visual materials
- comprehensive programs and activities for early years and school aged children
- English as a Second Language (ESL) resources including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs
- large print and books on CD
- meeting rooms for workshops and conferences
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
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Public library with services including:
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
- primary destination for learning, leisure and fun
- provides information-finding services
- online library catalogues and databases
- on-site use of computers with WiFi
- librarians provide reference information on books, online, CDs and other audio-visual materials
- comprehensive programs and activities for early years and school aged children
- English as a Second Language (ESL) resources including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs
- large print and books on CD
- meeting rooms for workshops and conferences
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
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Public library with services including:
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
- primary destination for learning, leisure and fun
- provides information-finding services
- online library catalogues and databases
- on-site use of computers with WiFi
- librarians provide reference information on books, online, CDs and other audio-visual materials
- comprehensive programs and activities for early years and school aged children
- English as a Second Language (ESL) resources including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs
- large print and books on CD
- meeting rooms for workshops and conferences
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
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Public library with services including:
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
- primary destination for learning, leisure and fun
- provides information-finding services
- online library catalogues and databases
- on-site use of computers with WiFi
- librarians provide reference information on books, online, CDs and other audio-visual materials
- comprehensive programs and activities for early years and school aged children
- English as a Second Language (ESL) resources including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs
- large print and books on CD
- meeting rooms for workshops and conferences
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
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Public library with services including:
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
- primary destination for learning, leisure and fun
- provides information-finding services
- online library catalogues and databases
- on-site use of computers with WiFi
- librarians provide reference information on books, online, CDs and other audio-visual materials
- comprehensive programs and activities for early years and school aged children
- English as a Second Language (ESL) resources including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs
- large print and books on CD
- meeting rooms for workshops and conferences
* A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures
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PROVIDES:
Donations welcomed
Also accepts community donations from the Plant A Row Grow A Row to supplement the food bank
- a daily lunch programme offering a hot nutritional meal served to all age groups
- a food bank that is available 3 days a week and in any emergency situation (once per month)
- a baby food & supplies program (once per month)
- a hot, nutritious breakfast for children during the school year
- a perishable food table that supplies fresh vegetables, fruit and bread on a daily basis
- a hot meal, fun & fellowship on both Easter & Christmas day
- gently used clothing for all ages
- a book library
- 4 computers and a computer program for children and adults
- help with resumes
- emotional support
- fundraising events are held throughout the year
Donations welcomed
- food donations
- financial donations
- gently used clothing for all ages
- small appliances
- household articles
- books & magazines
- toys
- baby furniture and supplies
- Prizes for our fundraising events
- Accepts holiday food donations
Also accepts community donations from the Plant A Row Grow A Row to supplement the food bank
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The Centre functions as a partnership with other community agencies that offer free social, educational, nutritional and wellness programs for all ages (Volunteer Opportunities Available).
Community Centre Programs:
Community Centre Programs:
- Addictions Counselling
- Advocacy Services & Community Resource Assistance
- Alzheimer's Memory Care
- At Home Instead
- Blood Pressure Clinic
- Brain Injury Cafe
- Community Cafe
- Computer Usage
- Cornhole Social
- Counselling
- Crafts with Karen
- Device Advice
- Eating for Better Health
- Guides
- Introduction to Ancestry
- Kingsville Courage to Change
- Milk Bag Creations
- Pathfinders
- Scrapbooking 101
- Self Defence
- Tai-Chi
- Tone and Stretch
- Toy Making
- Yarn Social Time
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A resource centre supporting residents of the Wheatley community.
- Wheatley Area Food Bank
- a resource for anyone experiencing food insecurity
- Pay-it-forward Pantry
- allows members of the community to purchase basic pantry items and fresh produce by donation. All proceeds are used to sustain the Wheatley Area Food Bank.
- Village Internet Cafe
- offers 4 computer stations providing internet access and printing capabilities.
- Chatham-Kent Employment & Social Services
- provide municipal outreach services
- South Essex Community Council
- an employment consultant is on site to help with resume writing, interview prep and job search assistance
- Wheatley Baptist Church
- pastoral counselling available
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A public library hosting a collection of literary materials for use or lending by the local community.
Services include
Kent Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Library & Bookstore (Located next to the McKeough Local History Room offers a historical and genealogical collection of interest to researchers and those tracing their family trees.
All branches of the library operate as a daytime cooling centre during regular business hours when an extreme heat alert as been issued by Environment Canada. See individual sites for hours of operation.
Services include
- computers and WIFI
- print, copy, scan, fax
- 3D Printing
- equipment rentals
- meeting rooms available to rent
- home service
Kent Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society Library & Bookstore (Located next to the McKeough Local History Room offers a historical and genealogical collection of interest to researchers and those tracing their family trees.
All branches of the library operate as a daytime cooling centre during regular business hours when an extreme heat alert as been issued by Environment Canada. See individual sites for hours of operation.
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Job search assistance
Access to computers, internet, fax, telephones and photocopiers * books and materials on job searching, resume writing, interview skills and career information
Access to computers, internet, fax, telephones and photocopiers * books and materials on job searching, resume writing, interview skills and career information
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A space that features hands-on access to a variety of electronics, textiles, robotics and more, including two sewing machines, a Taz6 3D printer, vinyl cutter, etc.
3D Printing Services - A 3D printer that is available for jobs up to two hours in length * your file must be sent to the library via website at www.lpl.ca/thelabs
Creativity Lab - Provides the space and resources for creation of all types * allows for individual or group projects * iMacs and PCs available for rent
Media Lab - Provides photographers and videographers with tools including cameras, backdrops and green screens * room is equipped with an iMac that is loaded with software such as Adobe Creative Cloud for recording and editing purposes * room can be booked for up to two hours per day
Memory Lab - This self-serve work station enables users to digitize documents, home videos, slide negatives and audio cassettes * you must bring your own storage device and a large capacity USD drive or cloud storage is strongly recommended * station can be reserved. Reservation length depends on your project. Please speak with staff about how much time you need
Studio - A sound proof room that allows people to record and edit their media * room features a keyboard, microphones, and cables that allows instruments to be hooked into the recording software * iMac equipped with software for every level of experience from GarageBand to Avid Pro Tools and Adobe Creative Cloud * acoustic and electric guitars * room can be booked for up to two hours per day
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Public library with health/medicine section of materials available for loan or in-library use * computer and wireless access to the Internet * telephone, email and walk-in reference services offer personal assistance with information requests * electronic resources (computer databases) for newspapers and magazines available in-house and online * inter-library loans allow library to obtain materials from libraries outside of London * for upcoming health-related programs and lectures, visit website
Visiting Library - Delivery service for people unable to come to the library
Teen Annex - Drop-in centre for youth at Central Library * music, art, games and workshops
Accessible Computer Workstations - Adaptive technology computers with software and hardware that can assist people who are blind, deaf, or have low vision or other physical disabilities * software includes screen readers, voice-activated dictation, scan and reading software, screen magnifiers and a Braille translator * hardware includes alternate input devices like trackballs, large key keyboards, ad keyboards with keyguards for people who have motor control limitations
Communication Boards - Allows people with limited communication abilities to point to alphabet, word or picture boards to communicate to library staff * available at all London library locations
Services in French - Collection of French books, videos and magazines
Services and Collections for Newcomers:
Sifton Famiy Health and Wellness Centre - Provides health information in print, A/V and digital formats, eBooks and electronic databases including Gale Health and Wellness available online with a library card and can be accessed remotely
Sifton Family Health and Wellness Centre - Provides health information in print, A/V and digital formats, eBooks and electronic databases including Gale Health and Wellness for health consumers and Gale Health and Medicine for more academic inquiries * both are available online with a library card and can be accessed remotely
Services and Programs:
Visiting Library - Delivery service for people unable to come to the library
Teen Annex - Drop-in centre for youth at Central Library * music, art, games and workshops
Accessible Computer Workstations - Adaptive technology computers with software and hardware that can assist people who are blind, deaf, or have low vision or other physical disabilities * software includes screen readers, voice-activated dictation, scan and reading software, screen magnifiers and a Braille translator * hardware includes alternate input devices like trackballs, large key keyboards, ad keyboards with keyguards for people who have motor control limitations
Communication Boards - Allows people with limited communication abilities to point to alphabet, word or picture boards to communicate to library staff * available at all London library locations
Services in French - Collection of French books, videos and magazines
Services and Collections for Newcomers:
- Library Settlement Workers - Speak a variety of languages and help newcomers find info and help in London * 4 locations: Beacock Library, Bostwick Library, Jalna Library and Sherwood Library
- books and movies in non-English languages
Sifton Famiy Health and Wellness Centre - Provides health information in print, A/V and digital formats, eBooks and electronic databases including Gale Health and Wellness available online with a library card and can be accessed remotely
Sifton Family Health and Wellness Centre - Provides health information in print, A/V and digital formats, eBooks and electronic databases including Gale Health and Wellness for health consumers and Gale Health and Medicine for more academic inquiries * both are available online with a library card and can be accessed remotely
Services and Programs:
- Labs (The)
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The Resource Centre provides a multipurpose room with access to a telephone and computers, as well as vocational, social, leisure and educational programming * access to individual function assessments, addiction assessments and referrals to appropriate treatment centres * the program is open to both men and women * attendees not staying the Emergency Shelter are escorted to and from the program room * the program remains a drop-in space
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| All Huron County Library branch locations are open for limited in-branch services that include scheduled computer appointments, inside browsing and holds pick-up, and space bookings. Free wifi in all library parking lots password: huroncounty For the most up-to-date information on services, programs and events, visit www.huroncountylibrary.ca
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| All Huron County Library branch locations are open for limited in-branch services that include scheduled computer appointments, inside browsing and holds pick-up, and space bookings. Free wifi in all library parking lots password: huroncounty For the most up-to-date information on services, programs and events, visit www.huroncountylibrary.ca
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| All Huron County Library branch locations are open for limited in-branch services that include scheduled computer appointments, inside browsing and holds pick-up, and space bookings. Free wifi in all library parking lots password: huroncounty For the most up-to-date information on services, programs and events, visit www.huroncountylibrary.ca
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| All Huron County Library branch locations are open for limited in-branch services that include scheduled computer appointments, inside browsing and holds pick-up, and space bookings. Free wifi in all library parking lots password: huroncounty For the most up-to-date information on services, programs and events, visit www.huroncountylibrary.ca
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| All Huron County Library branch locations are open for limited in-branch services that include scheduled computer appointments, inside browsing and holds pick-up, and space bookings. Free wifi in all library parking lots password: huroncounty For the most up-to-date information on services, programs and events, visit www.huroncountylibrary.ca
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