Compassion Society of Halton

Site: Burlington

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Record #: BTN4511
Last Modified: 18 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 14 Feb 2024

Memos and Bulletins

Public Comments

Holiday Closure:

  • closed December 24, 2024 - January 2, 2025 except for December 30, 2024 (appointments only)

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-592-3722
E-Mail general.compassion@gmail.com
Website compassionsocietyofhalton.com
Contact Form compassionsocietyofhalton.com/contact
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, X (Twitter) X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Kay Boyd, Office Administrator; Email: kay.compassion@gmail.com

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
1881 Fairview St, Units 4 and 5
Burlington, ON L7S 2K4
 
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Intersection Brant St and Fairview St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Supports the local community by providing free clothing, food, and referrals to local resources
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 2000
Primary Executive O'neil Edwards, Executive Director; Email: oneill.compassion@gmail.com
Alternate Executive Chair, Board of Directors; Email: compassionsocietyboardmember@gmail.com
Funding Grants ; Fundraising - Annual Appeal, Elvis and Friends in Apr ; Donations - from individuals, corporations, churches, and service clubs (financial, food and food vouchers)

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provides, as available:  

  • clothing, shoes, and small household goods, personal and hygiene supplies such as toothpaste, toiletries, adult incontinence products, feminine products, cleaning supplies such as toilet paper, cleaning cloths and sprays
  • seasonal programs for clients including jammies for families, back-to-school backpacks and holiday supplies
  • Food Market with staple items, frozen, ready to go meals and fresh produce
  • on-site information booths from service providers about services and referrals to local resources on assigned days

Donations accepted on site only
Hours

For individuals and families seeking assistance Mon and Fri 12 noon-3:30 pm and Wed 4 pm-7 pm

For donations Mon and Fri 9 am-3:30 pm and Wed 9 am-7 pm

  • closed on statutory holidays
  • in case of inclement weather, call to see if open
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility For programs: 18 year(s) and up  
* proof of income * photo identification showing residency in Halton, Notice of Assessment or proof of income (ODSP, OW, etc.) for the last 3 months 
 
To volunteer: 16 year(s) and up 
* volunteers over 18 require an up-to-date police check
Application

Contact for information
Languages English ; French ; Farsi ; German ; Hindi ; Spanish ; Urdu
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Assistance
Youth Sub-Categories Free/Low cost items in Halton
Service Categories Bedding/Linen ; Clothing Donation Programs ; General Clothing Provision ; Holiday Gifts/Toys ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Kitchenware ; Laundry Products ; Menstruation Supplies ; Menstruation Supplies Donations ; Personal/Grooming Supplies ; Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs ; School Supplies ; School Supplies Donation Programs

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Services at this Location

1 other Service(s) at this Location
Food Market
Food market with staple items, frozen, ready to go meals and fresh produce including: * bread and buns (provided by Food For Life and Cobs Bread) * pizza (provided by Little Caesars) * daily fresh fo ... [More]

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