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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN4511 | Last Full Update: 14 May 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-592-3722 |
| contact@compassionsociety.net | |
| Website | www.compassionsociety.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Compassion-Society-of-Halton-1652954008303172/ Twitter: twitter.com/compassionsocie |
| Primary Contact | Aliya Khawari, Executive Director; Email: aliya@compassionsociety.net |
| Alternate Contact | David Vandenberg, Board Member; Email: vandenbergdav@gmail.com |
| 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 | Graham Brown, Chair, Board of Directors; Email: gnbhrc@gmail.com |
| Funding | Donations - from individuals, corporations, churches, and service clubs ; Food vouchers are also accepted to distribute to clients in extreme situations |
| 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 | Mon 12 noon-3:30 pm, Wed 12 noon-4:30 pm, Fri 12 noon-3:30 pm * closed on statutory holidays * in case of inclement weather, call to see if open * receives donations, on site, from 9 am on Mon, Wed, and Fri |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | For programs minimum age is 18 * proof of income, photo identification showing residency in Halton, and Notice of Assessment or proof of income (ODSP, OW, etc.) for the last 3 months To volunteer minimum age is 16 (volunteers over 18 require an up-to-date police check) |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English ; French - Mon and Fri only ; Arabic ; Farsi ; German ; Hindi ; Italian - 12 noon-1 pm ; Spanish ; Urdu |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | South side of Plains Rd, beside Bingo Connection |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | King Rd and Plains Rd E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Agency Facility Space ; Bedding/Linen ; Clothing Donation Programs ; General Clothing Provision ; Holiday Gifts/Toys ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Kitchenware ; Laundry Products ; Personal/Grooming Supplies ; Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs ; School Supplies ; School Supplies Donation Programs |
