All Community Centres

Lanark County Food Bank: The Hunger Stop is a food bank in Carleton Place. They may provide emergency food hampers to those in need. They may also make deliveries to Almonte available for those without access to transportation. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

The Vineyard Urban Hope Centre for drop in, showers, laundry and coffee. Please call in for more details. Read more...

Carefor (Easter Counties) offers several programs and services for seniors in the community, including “befriending programs”, Caregiver Support, Diners’ Clubs, Elder Abuse Prevention programs, In-Home Exercise programs, Respite, and Transportation programs. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

The Coping Centre runs support groups for individuals dealing with grief and loss. There are specific groups especially for people who have lost people from suicide. All groups are free. Read more...

Gravenhurst YMCA is equipped with fitness schedules, gymnasium, child minding, swimming pools, community gardens etc. Also offers a Community garden in Gravenhurst. A Financial Assistance Program is also available. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

John Dolson Centre offers recreation opportunities for all ages including swimming, pickleball and more. Visit their website for a full list of utilities. Read more...

District of Muskoka: Community Services and Support offers services in early childhood years, community transit, financial support through Ontario Works, housing options, emergency assistance, income tax clinics and seniors programs. Visit their website to view more about these supports. Read more...

Chaplin Family YMCA is a facility in Calbridge which offers a variety of recreational programs, employment and job readiness programs, immigrant services, child care opportunities and community service programs. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...

A community co-operative is a type of organization that many rural neighbourhoods have put in place to help develop ideas and projects that benefit its members and the community. These are grassroots organizations that advocate on priority issues. Contact Ryde Community Co-op, or visit their website for more information. Read more...

W.G. Johnson Centre is a Recreation facility in Cambridge featuring a conditioning room, free weights and swimming pool. It also offers drop in and regular programs – registration can be found using the link. Visit their website for a full list of utilities. Read more...