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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1664 | Last Modified: 29 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 |
| Office Phone | 519-836-9824 |
| familyservices@guelphsa.ca | |
| Website | www.guelphsa.ca/community-family-services |
| Primary Contact | Cheryl Stewart, Program Coordinator, Community and Family Services |
| Alternate Contact | Community and Family Services Caseworker |
| Description (Site) | Guelph-North East |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Victoria Rd S and York Rd |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1146 Guelph, ON N1H 6N3 |
| Other Locations | Citadel / Administration Office 1320 Gordon St Guelph, ON N1L 1H3 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Parking - Accessible ; Entrance - Accessible ; Washroom - Not Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Programs and services to meet spiritual and human needs within the community. |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Update: Due to public health precautions, the Community and Family Services office will open By Appointment Only. Appointments can be made by calling 519-836-9824 or by e-mailing familyservices@guelphsa.ca. All other walk-in services are closed until further notice. Services include: * emergency food hampers (no cash dispensed); bread, fresh produce * access to clothing, personal care products, small household items * diapers, baby food/items (if available) * emergency transportation vouchers * medical prescription vouchers (non-narcotic) * shelter aid program (rent and utility assistance) * counselling and referrals, crisis support * Christmas Hamper program Programs at 1320 Gordon St location: * Nursery School (Sep-Jun), Summer Day Camp (Jul), Loft Children's Library, Backpacks/School Supplies **In response to the growing need for assistance within the community, several Guelph churches, including The Salvation Army, have formed the CORE group (Guelph Churches Outreach Program) to address some of these needs on an emergency basis only. |
| Hours | COVID-19 -- Fresh bread and produce offered (when available) to those in need every day 1 pm-3:45 pm **Bread and produce shelves are located outside **Services BY APPOINTMENT only -- all other walk-in services are closed during the current public health restrictions Office hours Tue-Fri 1 pm-3:45 pm |
| Areas Served | Guelph |
| Eligibility | Services available for anyone in need in the Salvation Army congregation or City of Guelph |
| Application | Call or e-mail for appointment |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - fees may apply for camp / day care programs ; Call for information |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Donations |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Christmas Programs ; Day Camps ; Diapers ; Faith Based Counselling ; Food Banks ; Formula/Baby Food ; General Clothing Provision ; Medical Expense Assistance ; Personal Financial Counselling ; Rent Payment Assistance ; School Supplies ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Human/Social Services Issues ; Transportation Expense Assistance ; Utility Assistance |
