Simcoe Hall Settlement House
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Location, Telephone & Internet
Address	387 Simcoe St S Oshawa, ON L1H 4J2   View MapQuest Map
Office Phone	905-728-7525
Fax	905-728-3769
E-mail	info@simcoehall.com
Website	www.simcoehall.com
Location	Oshawa (City of)
Intersection	Simcoe St S, south of Olive
Contact Information
Executive 1	Mark Shuwera, Executive Director
Contact 1	Marion Vinent, Office Manager
Contact 2	Liz Fernandes, Food Bank Coordinator
Description & Services
Areas Served	Durham Region
Hours	Office Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm * Gym Mon-Fri 3 pm-7 pm
Languages	English
Application	Register in person for the Christmas Food and Toys program November 5-December 11 2012 * bring identification for each person in the family * rent receipt or proof of mortgage payment and proof of income
Fees	Varied, flexible and affordable
Description	Resource centre assisting children, families and adults affected by poverty    CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS  Children's After School Programs - a neighbourhood safe place for sports, recreation, character development, leisure and creative activities during the after school hours * nutrition breaks served each day at 3:15 pm including hot meals 2 evenings per week * homework helpers support children in grades one to eight * enrichment classes in music, art, dance and drama are available September to June    Fitkidz - for elementary school aged children * a wide variety of physical activities for fun and improved fitness * performance arts, sports skill development and nature based activities    Confident Kids early life skills coaching * self esteem, values clarification, assertion, problem solving * stress management, healthy life style habits, dealing with bullying and developing healthy friendship skills     Sun Fun Day Camp * accommodates children ages 6 to 13 during school breaks    Back To School Supplies * back packs and school supplies are distributed in late August early September    FAMILY AND ADULT PROGRAMS    Food Bank Services a three to five day supply of nutritious food to families and adults * information on low cost meals, health, money saving ideas and where to go for help in the community * seasonal clothing and winter wear for children and adults is also available throughout the year    Christmas Food and Toy Drive * Christmas hampers and toys are provided for the holidays to families and vulnerable adults in need * family sponsorships are also arranged for families with special circumstances    Seniors Lunch and Leisure Activities * seniors are invited to enjoy nutritious, low cost lunches, companionship, outings and activities of interest     Engage 360 Youth Basketball and Character Leagues    Winter Family Ski Program (6 weeks starting in January)
Other Details
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Subjects
Service Categories	Bereavement Support Groups ~ Children ; Bullying Prevention ~ Children ; Child Guidance ~ Children of Single Parents ; Christmas Baskets ; Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites ~ Older Adults ; Day Camps ; Drop In Centres ~ Children ; Extended Day Care ; Family Life Education ~ Divorce/Custody/Support Issues ; Food Banks ; Holiday Adoption Programs ; Holiday Donations ; Holiday Gifts/Toys ; Homework Help Programs ; Life Skills Education ~ Women ; Parenting Skills Classes ; Parenting/Family Support Groups ; Parenting/Family Support Groups ~ Divorced/Divorcing Persons ; Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion ~ Adolescents ; Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion ~ Children ; School Supplies Donation Programs ; Self Esteem Workshops ~ Children ; Self Esteem Workshops ~ Women ; Social Skills Training ; Stress Management ~ Women ; Winter Clothing ; Youth Enrichment Programs