Church Out Serving works alongside local charities and organizations that provide services to our community, including Haldimand and Norfolk Health and Social Services, Child and Family Services, Haldimand Norfolk Women’s Services, Haldimand Norfolk Victim Services, Canadian Mental Health, REACH, Saint Vincent de Paul, and more… as well as those described in more detail below.
A comprehensive list of local services can be found at www.211.ca.
INDWELL - HAMBLETON HALL and DOGWOOD SUITES
Indwell is a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities which support people seeking health, wellness and belonging. Their current programs support over 400 households in Hamilton, Woodstock and now, Simcoe.
Indwell has repurposed Hambleton Hall on Dean St. in Simcoe, into 40 units, and the tenants are pleased to call this historical building, home. The facilities include a community kitchen, computer lab and laundry room, as well as a garden area with gazebo and gardens.
Indwell has also purchased the Norfolk Inn in downtown Simcoe, and is restoring this landmark building into 30 units with commercial space on the ground level, calling it so aptly Dogwood Suites, after our county trademark flower. First residents are just moving into their new homes.
Indwell’s vision is “hope and homes for all.” Check out their website for some current resident stories… they will warm your heart!
THE SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army Community and Family Services provides emergency relief in food, clothing and household needs, shelter and transportation. Their services here in Simcoe include: Emergency shelter, food, clothing and transportation, Anger Management 8 Week Program, Divorce Recovery Program, Community Kitchen Workshop, Christmas Hamper Program
The Salvation Army also offers HOME WITH A HEART, a Thursday-evening 10wk program that teaches moms/dads how to manage their homes with easy routines and tips. There is no fee, but registration is required. Contact the office for more information.
The Salvation Army is located at 184 Colborne St. N., Simcoe. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 1:00-4:00pm. Phone: 519-426-3640. Email: famserv.simcoe@eastlink.ca
NORFOLK PREGNANCY AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
The Norfolk Pregnancy & Family Resource Centre is a non profit, non-judgmental, safe place where anyone in the community experiencing pregnancy, parenting issues and/or related concerns, can come for loving, professional, FREE help and support.
Educate – Empower – Equip
All of their services are free and confidential.
Check out their website for more information: https://www.norfolkpc.org/
Call 519-428-2177 to book an appointment, or drop in at 37 Robinson Street in downtown Simcoe.
