The Refuge is a Youth Outreach Centre Offering: Food Programs; Basic Need Programs (Showers and Laundry, Co-Op, Other Needs); Recreation and Counselling Programs (Art, Grief Management, Outdoor Adventure, Counselling, Housing Services, Employment Opportunities, Community); and Educational Programs. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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First Light Foundation of Hope operates a drop-in and outreach centre; and may supply basic nutritional staples, clothing, foot care services, warmth (in winter) and cool (in summer); access to counseling and a support network; and a mobile unit which seeks out individuals in alleyways and streets. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Mission Thrift Store provides used goods in a department store-like experience for value-conscious shoppers. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...
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The Adventist Community Services Centre (also known as ACS Centre) is part of the āMinistry of Compassionā of the College Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in Oshawa. The Centre functions as a food and clothing bank and also provides other useful items to help improve the lives of many people in need. Read more...
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Legal Aid Ontario provides legal services to low income families and individuals for a variety of legal problems; criminal matters; family disputes; immigration and refugee hearings; poverty law issues such as landlord/tenant disputes; disability support and family benefits payments. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Emmanuel United Church Sharing Centre offers help finding affordable clothing, small household items and linens, as well as a great collection of books, puzzles and children’s toys. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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Osgoode Emergency Food Cupboard offers food bank services to the Osgoode community. Service is limited to once a month. Service is offered at the Catholic Church St John the Evangelist. Visit their website for more information. Read more...
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The Adult Mental Health program at Lakeridge Health provides support for adults 18 and over who are struggling with serious mental health issues. They offer crisis intervention, an inpatient unit and outpatient services at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa site and in several community locations. Visit their website for more information. Read more...