Compassion Society of Halton

Site: Burlington

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Record #: BTN4511

Last Full Update: 10 Feb 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-592-3722
E-Mail	general.compassion@gmail.com
Website	compassionsocietyofhalton.com
Contact Form	compassionsocietyofhalton.com/contact
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter)
Primary Contact	Kay Boyd, Office Administrator; Email: kay.compassion@gmail.com

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	Supports the local community by providing free clothing, food, and referrals to local resources
Legal Status	(51) Registered Charity
Established	2000
Primary Executive	O'neil Edwards, Executive Director; Email: oneill.compassion@gmail.com
Alternate Executive	Chair, Board of Directors; Email: compassionsocietyboardmember@gmail.com
Funding	Grants ; Fundraising - Annual Appeal ; Donations - from individuals, corporations, churches, and service clubs (financial, food and food vouchers)

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Provides, as available: clothing, shoes, and small household goods, personal and hygiene supplies such as toothpaste, toiletries, adult incontinence products, feminine products, cleaning supplies such as toilet paper, cleaning cloths and sprays seasonal programs for clients including jammies for families, back-to-school backpacks and holiday supplies Food Market with staple items, frozen, ready to go meals and fresh produce on-site information booths from service providers about services and referrals to local resources on assigned days Donations accepted on site only
Hours	For individuals and families seeking assistance Mon and Fri 12 noon-3:30 pm and Wed 4 pm-7 pm walk-ins, without appointments, begin one hour after opening appointments can be made for the following week on site For donations Mon and Fri 9 am-3:30 pm and Wed 9 am-7 pm closed on statutory holidays in case of inclement weather, call to see if open
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	For programs: 18 year(s) and up * Proof of income: Notice of Assessment for previous year or proof of current income (pay stub, ODSP, OW, or other) for all adults 18 and over * Proof of identification: photo identification for all adults showing residency in Halton and identification showing names and birth dates for all minors To volunteer: 16 year(s) and up * volunteers over 18 require an up-to-date police check
Application	Contact for information
Languages	English ; French ; Farsi ; German ; Hindi ; Spanish ; Urdu
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Burlington
Address & Map	1881 Fairview St, Units 4 and 5 Burlington, ON L7S 2K4 View Google Map
Intersection	Brant St and Fairview St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Service Categories

Bedding/Linen ; Clothing Donation Programs ; General Clothing Provision ; Holiday Gifts/Toys ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Kitchenware ; Laundry Products ; Menstruation Supplies ; Menstruation Supplies Donations ; Personal/Grooming Supplies ; Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs ; School Supplies ; School Supplies Donation Programs

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