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Record #:
BTN4511
Last Full Update:
08 Jun 2022
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-592-3722 |
| general.compassion@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.compassionsocietyofhalton.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/compassionsociety/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassion_burl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/compassionsocie |
| Primary Contact | Aliya Khawari, Executive Director; Email: aliya.compassion@gmail.com |
| Contact Form | https://www.compassionsocietyofhalton.com/contact |
Agency Information
| Description (Agency) | Supports the local community by providing free clothing, food, and referrals to local resources |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2000 |
| Primary Executive | Andrea Dodd, Chair, Board of Directors; Email: dodd.andream@gmail.com |
| Funding | Grants ; Fundraising - Annual Appeal, Elvis and Friends in Apr ; Donations - from individuals, corporations, churches, and service clubs (financial, food and food vouchers) |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Provides, as available: * clothing, shoes, and small household goods, personal and hygiene supplies such as toothpaste, toiletries, adult incontinence products, feminine products, cleaning supplies such as toilet paper, cleaning cloths and sprays (donations of all items are welcome) * seasonal programs for clients including jammies for families, back-to-school backpacks and holiday supplies * emergency food cupboard (all perishable and non-perishable items welcome) * on-site information booths from several service providers including Halton Housing, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, Healthy Kids of Halton, Nurse from the Halton Region, Burlington Legal Aid, Burlington Parks and Rec, etc. about services and referrals to local resources on assigned days Collection boxes: see website for updated locations |
| Hours | For seeking help: Mon and Fri 12 noon-3:30 pm * Wed 4 pm-7 pm * closed on statutory holidays * in case of inclement weather, call to see if open Receives donations on site Mon and Fri 9 am-3:30 pm * Wed 9 am-7 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | For programs: 18 year(s) and up * proof of income * photo identification showing residency in Halton, Notice of Assessment or proof of income (ODSP, OW, etc.) for the last 3 months To volunteer: 16 year(s) and up * volunteers over 18 require an up-to-date police check |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English ; French - Mon and Fri only ; Farsi ; German ; Hindi ; Italian - 12 noon-1 pm ; Spanish ; Urdu |
| Fees | None |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Brant St and Fairview St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |