Kerr Street Mission

Site: Oakville

Service: Community Social Services

Record #: OAK3319
Last Full Update: 04 Mar 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-845-7485
Fax 905-845-5871
E-Mail admin@kerrstreet.com
Website www.kerrstreet.com
Contact Form kerrstreet.com/contact-us
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Daniel Arruda, Executive Assistant; Phone: 905-845-7485 ext 221; Email: daniel@kerrstreet.com
Alternate Contact Meredith Burpee; Phone: 905-845-7485 ext 212; Email: meredith@kerrstreet.com
Volunteer Coordinator Doris Nearing, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 905-845-7485 ext 207; Email: volunteer@kerrstreet.com

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A registered charity that acts as a facilitator for programs sponsored by community partners including over 45 Oakville churches of all denominations. While it operates from a Christian perspective and values, there are no restrictions or conditions in order to receive help.

Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Primary Executive Gary O'Neill, Executive Director; Phone: 905-845-7485 ext 202; Email: gary@kerrstreet.com
Alternate Executive Callum McGeorge, Director of Operations; Phone: 905-845-7485 ext 237; Email: callum@kerrstreet.com
Funding City / Town ; Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations - corporate and individual ; Private - churches ; Foundation

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Partners with individuals, community organizations, schools and Oakville Christian churches to minister through food drives, provision of meals, group projects and family programs, including:

Income Tax preparation

  • contact for details

Shower Facilities

  • available Tue and Fri
  • call for appointment
  • towel and shampoo provided
  • walk-ins also welcome

Christmas Wonders and Beyond

  • provides relief for families during the holiday season

Halton Region - Kid's N' Me Program 

  • Parent-child activities including crafts, toys, circle time, the Book Nook and an opportunity to meet other parents and children
  • Thu 9:30 am-11 am (Market time is also available for registered KSM Kid's N' Me participants)

Halton Region - Prenatal Nutrition Program 

  • Free weekly program for pregnant parents or with an infant up to 6 weeks old
  • delivered by a public health nurse, learn how to have a healthy pregnancy, supporting successful labour and birth, baby health and development and more
  • Thu 11 am-1 pm (Market time is also available for registered KSM Prenatal participants)
Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-8 pm, Sat 9 am-12 noon

Areas Served Oakville
Eligibility Low income families/individuals (must reside in Oakville)
Application
Languages English ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Spanish
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
485 Kerr St
Oakville, ON L6K 3C6
Intersection Kerr St and Speers Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Child / Family Services ; Health Care ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Parent / Child Programs ; Perinatal / Pregnancy / Postnatal ; Postnatal / Pregnancy ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Young Parents
Service Categories Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program ; Childbirth Education ; Christmas Programs ; Community Hubs ; Family Support Centres/Outreach ; General Expectant/New Parent Assistance ; Holiday Gifts/Toys ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Public Showers/Baths ; Tax Preparation Assistance

Agency Overview

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