Ontario Social Assistance offers Ontario citizens social assistance such as the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works and other benefits. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty is a collaboration between several organizations which offers: A medical clinic with doctors and nurses on site; Crisis counselling, harm reduction, withdrawal management, and a calming rest centre; Daily meals and a food pantry; Use of washrooms and showers; Some clothing; Some housing supports; and financial and social assistance. Read more...
The Salvation Army Community & Social Services & Thrift Store (Oshawa) offers services which include include: Food Bank including non-perishable food and fresh food when available; and hygiene and infant supplies. Clients may also be referred to Community and Family Services programs and community resources as necessary, and are provided with spiritual counsel whenever possible. This location of the Salvation Read more...
Cornerstone Community Association offers a Community Residential Facility (supporting inmates after they have served their time in incarceration) with supports such as: Employment counselling; Addiction and mental health supports; Educational upgrading and connections with Ontario Works; Daily Meals; and some financial support. Read more...
Safety Network Durham helps survivors of gender-based violence access supports that start with one confidential conversation with a caring community coordinator. They offer Counselling; Family law support; Parenting/Housing support; Emergency shelter; Clothing and hygiene essentials; Government financial assistance; Language interpreters; Legal support and Legal Aid Ontario certificates; Settlement services for newcomers to Canada; Financial assistance to address immediate safety concerns Read more...
