Salvation Army

Oshawa Community and Family Services

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Record #: OSH1274 Last Modified: 08 Feb 2013 Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2012
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Address & Map
45 King St E
Oshawa, ON L1H 1B2
 
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Office Phone905-723-7422
Fax905-723-8276
E-mailcfs@oshawa-temple.org
Websitewww.oshawa-temple.org
LocationOshawa (City of)
IntersectionAlbert St and King St E
Contact Information
Executive 1Ivan Downey, Director; Email: idowney@oshawa-temple.org
Contact 1Lori Armstrong, Administrative Assistant; Phone: ext 22; Email: larmstrong@oshawa-temple.org
Volunteer CoordinatorHeather Smith, Volunteer Coordinator/Food Bank Supervisor; Phone: 905-723-7422 ext 21; Email: hsmith@oshawa-temple.org
Description & Services
BoundariesCity of Oshawa
Areas ServedOshawa (City of)
HoursOffice hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Food Bank hours drop in Mon, Wed 9:30 am-12 pm (first 25 households) * By appointment Tue 3 pm-6 pm and Fri 9 am-12 noon
LanguagesEnglish
EligibilityChristmas Hamper and Toys Registration for families in need 
 
Tax Clinic Single person or couple with no dependants with income less than $20,000 * Family with dependants with income less than $30,000
ApplicationChristmas Hamper and Toys Registration Mon-Fri November 19th-December 7 2012 * bring two pieces of identification for each adult, one piece must be photo identification * Health Card for each child * Canada Child Tax Benefit Statement * current rent receipt or lease * proof of address, Oshawa or Port Perry * income statement for each adult * evening registration for those working or in school only Wednesday November 28, 2012 by appoinment only  
 
Community Gardening - register in the spring * Anger Management Group - make an appointment through the office * Food Bank and Emergency Food Services - Need photo identification for adults and identification for each family member, proof of address, income and rent required * Children's Summer Camp - fill out an application 
 
Tax Clinic register for an appointment by phone, Lori Armstrong 905-723-7422 ext 22
FeesService - Fees for some counselling services ; None
DescriptionCommunity and Family Services 
 
Community Garden 
Seasonal program * garden space, seeds and instruction * share experience and garden responsibilities, reap the harvest 
 
Anger Management Group 
Eight week program for individuals to address anger issues in a respectful, supportive group environment * certificate and letters provided 
 
Emergency Food Services 
Food assistance for a 24 to 48 hour period * those in need may receive assistance once every two months 
 
Food Bank 
 
Thrift Store 
Low cost, high quality used clothing, furniture and household articles * pick up and delivery available * includes a friendship room for reading or sharing with store staff  
 
Children's Day Camps  
Regional Summer Camps and summer Day Camp experience at the Salvation Army at 570 Thornton Rd N 
 
Emergency Disaster Services 
Assists with food, clothing, counselling and various resources in emergency situations * work in cooperation with Fire and Police services 
 
Mobile Outreach Project (M.O.P.) 
Food to those living on the streets twice weekly  
 
Christmas Cheer Program 
"Sharing is Caring" symbolizes the Salvation Army's Christmas Cheer Programs * red kettles, toy drives, canned food collections and Angel Tree programs provide those in need with holiday gifts 
 
Tax Clinic 
No cost income tax clinic to low income individuals and families by appointment (March 2013)
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Classification/Subjects
Service CategoriesAnger Management ; Christmas Baskets ; Community Gardening ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ; Crime Victim/Witness Counselling ; Day Camps ; Disaster Response Services ; Drop In Centres ~ Low Income ; Food Banks ; Food Banks ~ Disaster/Emergency Issues ; Food Donation Programs ; Food Vouchers ; Holiday Gifts/Toys ; Homeless Drop In Centres ; Homeless Meals ; Intensive Supervision of Offenders ; Pastoral Counselling ; Street Outreach Programs ; Tax Preparation Assistance ; Thrift Shops