Offers a licensed meeting place and recreation opportunities for members and visitors. Assists veterans in need. Raises funds for many charitable causes in the community.
Catulpa Community Support Services is a non-profit, community-based service agency supporting people and families.
Our services include
Supports for children and adults who have developmental disabilities
Supports for children with physical disabilities
WrapAround services for people and families
Resource Teacher Program
MotherCare and CAPC programs to promote healthy development of pregnancies and children
Crisis Response for people with a dual diagnosis
Regional supports and intensive Service Coordination for children with complex special needs
Catulpa Community Support Services' philosophy is to provide support to families and people through partnership. We are dedicated to providing services and programs that respond to the social, emotional, developmental and community needs of children, youth, adults and families.
The Salvation Army began its work in Canada in 1882, just fifteen years after Confederation, and quickly began giving hope to those in need in this country and around the world.
Empowering women to improve their quality of life through a program of individualized support and transitional housing.In 2000, the year of jubilee, a group of people from various churches and community groups met to discuss a 'Jubilee' project. The group felt that one of the most pressing needs within the community of Orillia was for transitional housing for homeless women and their children.In March 2001, Couchiching Jubilee House was Incorporated in the Province of Ontario, and shortly afterwards obtained Federal Charitable status. That year, CJH opened the doors to the transitional house with 4 self-contained, fully furnished apartments. Read moreHomelessnessA complex problemMany people don't realize that homelessness is a problem here in Orillia. A study by The County of Simcoe found that, in 2009, 1,429 people accessed emergency shelter in Simcoe County alone.
We provide core settlement services for newcomers to Canada that help support their integration into their new community... read moreAbout usCommunity Action Resource Centre (CARC) was incorporated in February 2004 as a result of a merger of the two local organizations that had existed since the 1980s. CARC is a non-profit organization registered in Ontario has federal charitable status, and as such is permitted to provide provide a receipt for donations for income tax purposes.Established in 2006 by Evergreen in partnership with the local community, the Emmett Avenue Community Garden is the only community space for growing food in Eglinton Flats park at the intersection of Jane-Eglinton in Weston-Mount Dennis. The garden grew to 18 members in 2007, 32 in 2008, and in 2009 celebrated its third full growing season.
Mission Thrift Store Barrie is a high end local thrift store that boasts the best prices. The thrift store is a volunteer driven, not for profit, that has been serving the community since 2007. Due to many of the hard working volunteers and generous supporters, the store outgrew their previous location, and they now have a 15,000 square foot building which has everything that you would ever want or need.
The store not only supports the local community, but is involved in reaching into the rest of the world by supporting the joint ministry of BFM Foundation (Canada) and Bible League Canada. Come check out the store - you will find a clean, friendly store, with quality products at great prices!