Salvation Army Oshawa Community and Family Services
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Location, Telephone & Internet
Address	45 King St E Oshawa, ON L1H 1B2   View MapQuest Map View Google Map
Office Phone	905-723-7422
Fax	905-723-8276
E-mail	cfs@oshawa-temple.org
Website	www.oshawa-temple.org
Location	Oshawa (City of)
Intersection	Albert St and King St E
Contact Information
Executive 1	Ivan Downey, Director; Email: idowney@oshawa-temple.org
Contact 1	Lori Armstrong, Administrative Assistant; Phone: ext 22; Email: larmstrong@oshawa-temple.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Heather Smith, Volunteer Coordinator/Food Bank Supervisor; Phone: 905-723-7422 ext 21; Email: hsmith@oshawa-temple.org
Description & Services
Boundaries	City of Oshawa
Areas Served	Oshawa (City of)
Hours	Office 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
Languages	English
Eligibility	Christmas 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
Application	Christmas 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
Fees	Service - Fees for some counselling services ; None
Description	Community 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
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Subjects
Service Categories	Anger 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