Samaritan House Community Ministries Simcoe County

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Burton Avenue United Church- Lower Level
37 Burton Ave
Barrie
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705-791-7731
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Office: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * by appointment only
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Sep-Jun

Application

Apply directly * Call or email for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children's Literacy Program: Children in Grades 1-6 at Andrew Hunter School
Other programs: no restrictions

Fees

Free

Executives

Kerry Ploughman - Executive Director

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Simcoe

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Safe transitional housing and support services for women, children and families who have been affected by domestic violence or poverty. 

Services available:
  • educational programs
  • assistance with social and health needs
  • access to resource centre
  • life skills programs

Programs available:

Transitional housing and programs- for women and children recovering from abusive relationships * separate, fully furnished apartments, providing long term, affordable housing, (up to one year) with support services for both adults and children

Children's Sponsorship Program- for children * assistance with social, recreational and health needs

Resource Centre Services-  include free clothing and household items * accepts donations of clothing, household items, educational supplies as well as financial donations

Choices for Change-  drop-in outreach program * topics include how to find a doctor or dentist, how to use the food bank, how to use public transportation, tenant education, food preparation skills/ nutrition education and money management

Christmas Sponsorship Program- for children or for a family * provide gifts or gift cards for child/children or for all members of a family * accept financial donations as well
Last updated: Oct 17, 2024: Suggest an edit