Funded Agencies
Big Brothers Big Sisters North Durham Region
- One-to-one match program, in-school mentoring, Mentoring through Literacy
- Couples for Kids, site-based group programs (Go Girls!/Game On!)
Port Perry: www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/northdurham, 905-985-3733
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South-West Durham
- One-to-one match program, in-school mentoring and after school program, Big Bunch program
- Couples for Kids, site-based group programs (Go Girls!/Game On!)
https://swdurham.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/, 905-831-3777
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarington
- One-to-one match program, in-school mentoring and after school program, Big Bunch Program
- Couples for Kids, site-based group programs (Go Girls!/Game On!)
www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/clarington, 905-623-6646
BGC Durham
BGC Durham offers a wide range of programs. We offer fun and interactive opportunities for children and youth to grow, play, and work towards reaching their full potential.
- Membership – Gain access to discounts on certain programs and access to members-only programs
- Aquatics Program – Programs in the pool for all ages
- Children’s Programs – Programs for children ages 4-12
- Youth Programs – Programs for youth ages 12-21
- Camp Programs – Programs for March Break, Holiday Break and Summer
- Parenting Program – Program for parents of children of all ages.
- Psychological First Aid – Care for yourself and others in times of stress.
No child or youth shall be turned away for lack of funds
Oshawa: 905-728-5121
Northview Unit: 905-436-5636 ext 2871
Cornerstone Community Association Durham Inc.
Emergency Accommodation for Men
• Transitional Housing for Men
• Transitional Program for Offenders
• Rent-Geared-To-Income Apartments for single men and women in Durham
www.cornerstonedurham.com Oshawa: 905-433-0254
Catholic Family Services of Durham
Non-denominational programs including family, individual, marital, group counselling
• groups for abused women, children exposed to violence, sexually abused children, teens and adult women; anger management and parenting groups
Oshawa: www.cfsdurham.com, 905-725-3513
Community Care Durham
Foot care clinic
• Home help
• Home maintenance
• Meals on wheels
• In-home respite
• Escorted transportation / errands
• Visiting
• COPE Mental Health Support Group
• Telephone security checks
• Information and referral
• Assistance with government forms
• Adult day program
Administration Office: www.communitycaredurham.on.ca, 905-985-0150
Community Development Council Durham
- Newcomer Settlement and in-school(s) program, language assessment, community development and research
- LEAP emergency financial assistance, rent bank, emergency energy fund, housing help
Ajax: www.cdcd.org, 905-686-2661
Community Living
Aid to individuals with developmental delays to achieve a place in the community
• Vocational and residential services
• Summer programs and family support
Durham North: https://www.cldn.ca/, 905-985-8511
FOOTPRINTS
- Respite and programs for families with children 13 years of age and under who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Pickering: www.footprints4autism.org, 905-420-0388
Girls Incorporated of Durham
- Empowers girls to believe in themselves and reach their full potential
- Weekly workshops, summer camps, PA day programs, March break camps, after-school drop in programs and in-school classes, Economic Literacy, Discovery Leadership, Operation SMART
Ajax: www.girlsinc-durham.org, 905-428-8111
John Howard Society of Durham Region
- Learning Alternatives (Adult education in reading/spelling/math)
- Access to Affordable Housing
- Residential Program
- Active Parenting Today (groups for parents of children 0-4, 2-12, and teens)
- Anger Management (Group & Individual)
- Counselling (Group & Individual for many Issues)
- Firehouse Youth (Clarington only)
- DADS (Dads Aiming for Direction and Support)
- Employment Resource Centres (for any person/any age)
- SmartServe Training
- Service Excellence Training
- Community Education/Public Speaking
- Project X-Change & Substance Abuse Counselling
- Employment Services
- Youth Job Connect
- On Point (our community syringe response team , Oshawa only)
- Sex Trade Housing Support
- Women’s Drop-In Program
- Extra Judicial Measures
- Direct Accountability Program
- STEP Employment Project
- Community Alternatives to School Suspension (Clarington only)
- Youth in Transition
- Record Suspensions (formerly Pardons)
Oshawa: 905-579-8482
Clarington: 905-623-6814
Whitby: 905-666-8847
Ajax: 905-579-8482
Learning Essentials for Adults in Durham Region: LEADR
LEADR is a volunteer organization dedicated to increasing literacy in Durham Region
Navy League of Canada
- Training for young people between the ages of 10 and 18 years in citizenship, self-discipline, community involvement, band, seamanship and sailing, leadership and team building opportunities
Oshawa: www.nlcchawkins.com, 905-723-7433
Precious Minds
- Programs for families, children and youth with learning/developmental disabilities
- Respite, social skills, sibling support, summer camps, parent support, resource library, information sessions
Sunderland: www.preciousminds.com, 905-982-0882
Salvation Army Community Services
- Food bank
- Thrift Store
- Emergency Assistance and Response services
- Counselling – family or single
- Anger management group
- Mobile outreach progject
- Christmas Hamper Program/Christmas Cheer Program
- Camp for underprivileged children
- Trusteeship
- Court and jail work
- Clothing and some furniture
- Gals Lifeskills Coffee House
Oshawa: www.oshawa-temple.org, 905-723-7422
Whitby: 905-430-3454
Simcoe Hall Settlement House
Food Bank Services
• Children’s After School Program
• Rainbows For All Children
• Sun Fun Day Camp
• Fitkidz Program
• Life Skills Coaching For Adults
• Parent Coaching Program
• Children Of Separation and Divorce Seminars
• Seniors Lunch and Leisure Program
• Christmas Food Drive
Oshawa: www.simcoehall.com, 905-728-7525
The Firehouse Youth Centre
- Drop-in Recreational program for youth, resource centre
- Special events and fundraising
- www.thefirehouse.ca, 905-623-6814
YWCA Durham
- Emergency shelter and counseling for abused woman and their children
- Supportive Social Housing
- 2nd Stage Housing for single women
- Ontario Early Years programming
- Room and Gymnasium Rentals
Oshawa: www.ywcadurham.org, 905-576-6356