Description of Services:
Addresses
social needs through the administration of programs
Thrift Store - Sells used clothing and small furniture,
small appliances, sports equipment, books, magazines and misc. items * Please
drop donations during store hours: Tues-Fri 9am - 4:30pm Sat 9am-3pm
Emergency Services - Provides emergency food, clothing and
furniture to those in need including transients and those in crisis based on
eligibility * emergency transportation available for both in town and out of
town trips
Emergency Response - On-scene crisis response to incidents such
as fire, multi-vehicle collisions, tornado, ice storms, floods * assists with
evacuations , coordinates and provides disaster response, reception centre,
bedding and clothing, coordinates clergy assistance * spiritual and pastoral
counselling * part of the Oxford County Emergency Plan
Food Bank - Offers dried and canned food, seasonal
fresh fruits and vegetables, juices, and frozen meats and goods * infant food,
formula, diapers * assistance accessed by appointment every six weeks if needed
Christmas Hamper Program - Food hamper * gifts for children 14 years
and under * anyone in need at Christmas may apply * application required *
transportation concerns may be addressed by calling the office
Children and Youth Programs - Subsidized summer camp programs
Other services include family tracing to reunite
family members, * budgeting advice and support and referral to financial
counselling * spiritual guidance