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.
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.
Classic WoodworkingWelcomeSince opening our doors over 20 years ago, Classic Woodworking has taken pride in the fact that we are one of very few cabinet companies in southern New Brunswick that is still a fully custom cabinet shop. Classic Woodworking is locally owned and we manufacture our own cabinets, by hand, in our shop located just outside St. Stephen NB on Route 170. Stop by and see our showroom today! Whether you are re-modeling your existing space or starting from scratch we will design cabinetry to fit your space and your needs. Check out our ''Our Products'' page to see what other fabulous products we offer.
Community Living HuroniaFor almost 60 years, Community Living Huronia has functioned as a partnership of caring people working together to facilitate our communitys acceptance, inclusion and support of individuals with exceptionalities as valued citizens.That determination and spirit remains as the foundation for the work of the organization today. A variety of residential, day support and family services operate from that same base of values. We support individuals as they develop their skills and pursue interests to live, learn, work and participate in all aspects of community life.Staff members, volunteers, families and persons served all make valued contributions to our organization, collectively working to achieve our goal 'to ensure that people with exceptionalities can live in a state of dignity, with opportunities to participate as effectively as possible in all community activities.
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.