Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

Service: Low Income Supports

Record #: OAK0209
Last Full Update: 13 Jun 2022

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-257-6029
Fax 289-430-5068
E-Mail support@opnc.ca
Website opnc.ca/programs/low-income-supports-2/
Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/oakparkneighbourhoodcentre 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oak-park-neigbourhood-centre 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oakparknc
Primary Contact Michelle Knoll, Executive Director; Phone: 905-257-6029 ext 101

Agency Information

Funding Regional / Municipal ; Federal ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; United Way - Hamilton-Halton ; Fees ; Private ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium ; Sale of Goods ; Oakville Hydro

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Objectives are to relieve poverty for people of all abilities, through programs like: 
 
Food Bank 
* see here for more details 
 
Household Goods and Clothing 
* when made aware of individual needs for clothing and household goods, OPNC post's those specific needs on Facebook page 
* if you have items that you would like to donate, please contact in advance (do not drop off unless need is confirmed) 
* annual winter coat drive 
 
Finding Hope in Poverty Support Group 
* free counselling and peer to peer support group 
* Wed 10 am–11:30 am 
* contact hope@opnc.ca 
 
Year Round Income Tax Clinics 
* see here for more details 
* contact support@opnc.ca  
* or visit haltontax.ca 
 
Micro Finance Loans 
* can assist with low interest loans for those who would not otherwise qualify (Subject to approval) 
* contact support@opnc.ca for appointments 
 
Canada Learning Bond 
* Free Government Money for your child’s education 
* visit smartsaver.org for more details 
 
Utility Bill Payment Assistance 
* for more information see, Gas & Hydro Bill Assistance - Oakville 
 
Financial Management Support 
* budgeting, information and referral for support 
* Wed & Thu 11:30 am-2:30 pm 
 
Assistive Devices 
* small inventory of items to give those in need 
* ability to provide funding to purchase items 
* contact hello@opnc.ca

Hours

Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-6 pm

Areas Served Oakville
Eligibility Varies by program, contact for details
Application

Call or email

Languages English ; Arabic
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre
2200 Sawgrass Dr
Oakville, ON L6H 6M8
Intersection Trafalgar Rd and Glenashton Dr
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Income Programs
HCSD Sub Heading Assistance Programs ; Assistive Devices
Service Categories Assistive Technology Expense Assistance ; Clothing Donation Programs ; General Clothing Provision ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies ; Peer Support Services ~ Poverty Issues ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Poverty Issues ; Personal Financial Counselling ; Personal Loans ; Student Financial Aid ; Utility Assistance ; Winter Clothing

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