North Hastings
Please note that although some of these programs are based outside of North Hastings, their services are still accessible.
1. FOOD, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS
BANCROFT COMMUNITY TRANSIT
2011 Funding: $21,000
Phone: 613-332-2732
Address: 91 Chemaushgon Rd., Bancroft, ONK0L 1C0
Youth Employment Transportation
Info to come
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
2011 Funding: $31,000
Phone: 613-968-2466
Address: 49 Albion St., Belleville, ONK8N 3R7
Good Food Box/Singles Box Program
The program provides grocery staples at reduced cost to help families stretch food dollars and meet food needs.
GLEANERS FOOD BANK
2011 Funding: $35,000
Phone: 613-962-9043
Address: 25 Wallbridge Cres., Belleville, ONK8N 5V1
Tri-County Warehouse Food Network
This program stores and networks food and household products to 9 area food banks, 60 school breakfast programs, 65 non-profit agencies, 3 area food networks, 13 meal programs and seniors living in affordable housing.
NORTH HASTINGS CHILDREN'S SERVICES
2011 Funding: $23,500
Phone: 613-332-0179
Address: 20 Hastings Heritage Way, Bancroft, ONK0L 1C0
Food Program
By offering nutritional counselling and food to families through collective kitchens, breakfast and lunch programs, community dinners and interactive play groups, families learn life skills specific to purchasing and preparing economical and nutritional meals on limited food budgets.
NORTH HASTINGS COMMUNITY TRUST
2011 Funding: $22,500
Phone: 613-332-2504
Address: P.O. Box 1615, Bancroft, ONK0L 1C0
North Hastings Community Trust
Similar to Belleville’s program, North Hastings Community Trust provides emergency financial relief for the residents in the Bancroft and surrounding areas.
UNITED WAY OF QUINTE
Phone: 613-962-9531
Address: 249 William St., Sears United Place, Belleville, ONK8N 3K4
All-Together Housing
This non-profit agency mandates to provide and operate non-profit residential accommodation for persons of low income. United Way of Quinte was one of four founding agencies responsible for its creation. Today, United Way of Quinte remains the lead agency helping All-Together achieve its full organizational capacity. All-Together owns and operates a supportive housing project in Belleville and is funded through the Homelessness Partnering Strategy of the Government of Canada.
Quinte Regional Adjustment Centre
Ph: 613-848-7190
Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, this program was established to assist unemployed workers find meaningful, sustainable jobs, by making appropriate referrals to Employment Ontario and other community services as required. We have two locations (114 Victoria Ave, Federation House, Belleville and 249 William St., Sears Unity Place, Belleville) to serve laid-off workers which are open Fridays from 8:30am to 4:30pm but we are available to make calls during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
Worker's Help Centre
A pilot project of United Way of Quinte and Quinte Labour Council, the Worker’s Help Centre is open to unionized and non-unionized employees requiring assistance with any number of employment issues including EI or WSIB claims. The centre also advises individuals on health and safety issues and workplace concerns. Workers can be linked with available employment, upgrading and other community services through the various workshops, referrals and training opportunities provided. Open every Saturday in July & August from 9am to 3pm at 114 Victoria Ave, Federation House, Belleville and September to June from 9am - 3pm at 249 William St., Sears Unity Place, Belleville.
YOUTH HABILITATION
2011 Funding: $24,000
Phone: 613-969-1748 ex. 230
Address: 210A Front St., 3rd Floor, Belleville, ONK8N 2Z2
Hastings Housing Resource Centre
The centre provides assistance in locating, securing and sustaining affordable, emergency/temporary and permanent housing to low income individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
2. STRONG, HEALTHY CHILDREN AND YOUTH
BANCROFT COMMUNITY TRANSIT
2011 Funding: $21,000
Phone: 613-332-2732
Address: 91 Chemaushgon Rd., Bancroft, ONK0L 1C0
After School Activities Transportation
Info to come
EQUINE ASSISTED LIVING & LEARNING (EQUALL)
2011 Funding: $5,000
Phone: 613-334-1031
Address: 28217 Highway 28 South, Bancroft ON
EQUALL
This is a volunteer based organization and program in North Hastings County dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and individualized therapeutic riding program for people of all ages with emotional, intellectual and /or physical life challenges.
LIFE SAFETY COMMITTEE
2011 Funding: $8,800
Phone: 613-392-2841 ex. 4479
Address: 225 Experimental Farm Rd., Trenton, ONK8V 5P7
Learn Not to Burn
The program teaches fire and burn prevention lessons to children using the fire safety house, robotic Sparky dog and Learn Not to Burn curriculum. Home safety kits are also provided to mothers and families with limited income.
MAGGIE'S RESOURCE CENTRE
2011 Funding: $15,300
Phone: 613-332-3010
Address: 63 Cleak St., Bancroft, ONK0L 1C0
It Shouldn't Hurt to be a Child
A school based violence prevention program where children receive information and skills to keep them safer, build resilience and know their rights. The program raises awareness regarding the needs and sometimes secret plight of children who witness or experience violence in their life.
NHCIA - FAMI LIES FIRST
2011 Funding: $28,443
Phone: 613-332-2090 ex. 309
Address: 2 Alice St., R.R. #1, Bancroft, ONK0L 1C0
Birthday Book
Info to come
Pre-school Readiness Program
Info to come
TRIPLE P - CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
2011 Funding: $25,000
Phone: 613-968-1144
Address: 301 MacDonald Avenue, Belleville, ONK8N 3Z3
Positive Parenting Program
Triple P is a positive parenting program that incorporates five levels of intervention for parents of children from birth through adolescence. The goal of the program is to increase parenting skill, knowledge and self confidence for ALL parents in Hastings and PrinceEdwardCounties.
UNITED WAY OF QUINTE
Phone: 613-962-9531
Address: 249 William St., Sears Unity Place, P.O. Box 815, Belleville, ONK8N 5B5
The Good Back Pack Program
This is a partnership program between United Way of Quinte, Volunteer & Information Quinte and Community Development Council that provides elementary aged school children in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties with grade appropriate school supplies so they can start the school year on par with their peers; armed with the tools necessary to create a positive learning environment. Any area child entering JK to grade 8 qualifies to purchase a backpack.
You(th) Live Here Too
We are excited about the youth in our community; You(th) Live Here Too finds innovative, unique ways to encourage youth to facilitate the changes they want to see in this community and to engage them in United Way of Quinte, where their perspectives, ideas and opinions are valued and celebrated. Watch our website, Facebook and Twitter for updates around new programming.
3. HELP FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION QUINTE DISTRICT
2011 Funding $9,000
Phone: 613-967-2756
Address: 281 Front St., Belleville, ONK8N 2Z6
Therapeutic Rec Program
Info to come
CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY (CHS)
2011 Funding: $35,000
Phone: 613-966-8995
Address: 470 Dundas St. E , Belleville, ONK8N 1E3
General Support Services
This program provides a wide range of services to adults who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing, their families and their communities, as well as the parents of children who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing and seniors 55 and older who are culturally deaf.
Hearing Care Counselling Program
This program provides professional counselling, communications support and hearing care information, enabling hard of hearing and deafened individuals to maximize their independence, safety and communication ability, and to remain connected to their community.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA)
2011 Funding: $12,000
Phone: 613-969-8874
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 530, Belleville, ONK8N 5H5
Counselling Program
Through group and individual counselling programs, individuals discover ways to handle and manage their mental illness through a unique process of changing ones attitudes, values, feelings, goals and skills. Most mental illnesses can be treated and early intervention and effective supports maximize the chance for recovery.
CANADIAN RED CROSS
2011 Funding: $6,500
Phone: 613-966-0730
Address: 88 Parks Dr. , R.R. #5, Belleville, ONK8N 5Z4
Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP)
This program rents equipment at reduced rates, such as wheelchairs, walkers and other healthcare equipment to people convalescing in their own homes, maintaining independence, dignity and safety during recovery from temporary or long term illness.
CNIB
2011 Funding: $18,000
Phone: 1-800-268-8818
Library Services
Using a toll free or online library service, the program offers access to thousands of titles in Braille, print Braille, talking books, descriptive video, newspapers and magazines, giving people who have vision loss the opportunity to continue exploring the world of literature.
Orientation and Mobility
Instructors teach safe travel techniques, allowing people with vision loss to remain active, independent and engaged in the daily activities of life, including employment, education, shopping and recreational activities.
VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES (VON)
2011 Funding: $15,000
Phone: 613-392-4184 or 1-888-279-4866
Address: 80 Division St., Trenton, ONK8V 5S5
Footcare Program
Qualified VON nurses provide assessment, care and advice for clients who are unable to adequately look after their own basic foot care needs due to age, poor eye sight, dexterity problems, physical disability or illness. Appropriate foot care can greatly help in the prevention of other health issues for seniors and people with illness or disabilities.
4. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA)
2011 Funding: $74,700
Phone: 613-969-8874
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 530, Belleville, ONK8N 5H5
Information & Referral
This program receives, screens and directs inquiries from individuals with mental illness, their families, caregivers and the general public regarding mental health services and resources.
Counselling Program
Through group and individual counselling programs, individuals discover ways to handle and manage their mental illness through a unique process of changing ones attitudes, values, feelings, goals and skills. Most mental illnesses can be treated and early intervention and effective supports maximize the chance for recovery.
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE
2011 Funding: $17,000
Phone: 613-967-6300
Address: 41 Octavia St., Belleville, ONK8P 3P1
Counselling Program
This program provides individual and group counselling in North Hastings for male and female victims/survivors of sexual violence, helping them heal from the effects of the abuse or assault.
UNITED WAY OF QUINTE
Phone: 613-962-9531
Address: 249 William St. , Sears Unity Place, P.O. Box 815, Belleville, ONK8N 5B5
Winter Warmth
This program was created to assist low income households at or below the poverty line, who are struggling to pay their winter heating bills. Coordinated by United Way of Quinte in partnership with Belleville Community Trust and sponsored by Veridian and Union Gas, the Winter Warmth Program provides one-time financial assistance grants of up to a maximum $450 for individuals and families who are in arrears and are facing service disconnection.
5. BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA)
2011 Funding: $74,700
Phone: 613-969-8874
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 530, Belleville, ONK8N 5H5
Public Education
This program increases awareness of mental illness, replacing stigma with acceptance and understanding for individuals who have a mental illness.
NHCIA - FAMI LIES FIRST
2011 Funding: $28,443
Phone: 613-332-2090 ex. 309
Address: 2 Alice St., R.R. #1, Bancroft, ONK0L 1C0
Families First
Th is program is a collaboration of seven local children and family service agencies in the North Hastings community. Their goal is to identify gaps in service and then bring together community partners to build on or enhance existing community resources and develop creative and cost effective solutions to address these gaps.
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
2011 Funding: $16,500
Phone: 613-962-7933
Address: 417 Montrose Rd. , Belleville, ONK8R 1B2
Adult Medical First Responder Unit
Well-trained and well-equipped, St. John Ambulance Medical First Responder (MFR) volunteers attend countless public events across Ontario to provide basic and advanced first aid. In case of a medical emergency our volunteers are prepared to provide the first response casualty care necessary to save a life, prevent further injury or provide comfort until emergency medical services arrive.
UNITED WAY OF QUINTE
Phone: 613-962-9531
249 William St. , Sears Unity Place, P.O. Box 815, Belleville, ONK8N 5B5
211
211 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit, non-emergency telephone number that connects callers to a full range of community, social, government and health service information. Bilingual and certified information and referral specialists answer 211 calls 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. 211 is free, confidential and multilingual provided in over 150 different languages. This program is a local partnership between United Way of Quinte and Volunteer & Information Quinte.
Caring For Others
This fun, interactive program is delivered to grade 4 classrooms all over Hastings and PrinceEdwardCounties. United Way of Quinte and its team of volunteers talk to students about citizenship, civic responsibility and age appropriate opportunities for volunteering.
Day of Caring
Day of Caring mobilizes volunteers from businesses and corporations that support United Way and matches them with non-profit agencies throughout Hastings and PrinceEdwardCounties. Day of Caring is a unique opportunity for employees in a workplace to come together, develop team-building skills and make a difference in our community by taking part in meaningful work projects at local agencies.
New Ventures
New Ventures allocations are to provide short-term funding to test new, innovative models of service that respond to community needs in United Way of Quinte’s service area. Small capital requests may be permitted through this funding stream but overall the proposal must address one of United Way of Quinte’s funding priorities. The maximum request allowable is $5,000 and is for one time only.
Outcomes Measurement
United Way of Quinte works closely with our funded programs to facilitate a shift in how we all measure the value of the programs we deliver. The process of measuring outcomes assists program staff and volunteers to gather information that is important, qualify it, compare it against indicators of success, set reasonable targets and communicate important, valid information, greatly improving effectiveness and efficiencies.
VOLUNTEER & INFORMATION QUINTE (VIQ)
2011 Funding: $33,000
Phone: 613-969-8862
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 121, Belleville, ONK8N 5H5
Community & Youth Initiative
Engaging youth in volunteer activities builds a solid foundation assisting in the creation and preservation of programs for the future.
Community Information & Referral Program
This program manages a community help line, a website and a database of community services available in Hastings and PrinceEdwardCounties to assist individuals in getting information in a timely and accurate manner.
Volunteer Recruitment & Referral
This program increases the capacity of local agencies by promoting and advocating for volunteerism and civic engagement. Individuals in Hastings and PrinceEdwardCounties receive support that allows them to engage in a meaningful volunteer experience.