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Essex Area Food Bank (Sun Parlor Junior Public School) operates a community food bank providing perishable and non-perishable food items; soaps and toiletries; children’s clothing; bedding; and small appliances. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Assaulted Women’s Helpline is a 24-hour telephone and TTY crisis line for women in the province of Ontario. Their service is anonymous and confidential (you don’t have to give your name) and their toll-free number won’t show up on your phone bill. Visit their website for more information. GTA 416-863-0511 GTA TTY 416-364-8762 TOLL-FREE 1-866-863-0511 TOLL-FREE TTY 1-866-863-7868 Read more...

Royal Canadian Legion offers services to veterans within Canada. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

On the surface, Wastewise offers a sustainable solution to donate old items such as furniture, kitchen items, pet products, games, electronics and more. These items are then offered to the community at low or no cost. Visit their website for more information. 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...

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...

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...

Employment North is an employment agency in Gravenhurst. Visit their website or contact them to get started on your search for meaningful employment. Read more...

Society of Saint Vincent De Paul: Saint Paul’s Conference may provide funding and transportation for emergency food, utility, rent & medical needs of underserved members of the Gravenhurst Community. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Service Ontario Centre (Muskoka Road) offers an access point to Government of Canada benefits. However, If your document from Citizenship and Immigration Canada is a Temporary Resident Permit or a Work Permit (Employment Authorization) that says valid until or issued until a specific date, you cannot obtain health card services at this office. Please contact 1-866-532-3161 for further details. Read more...