How We Do It

• Funding Priorities &
Allocation Process

Funded Programs

• Belleville

• Centre Hastings

• Deseronto

• North Hastings

• Prince Edward County

• Quinte West

Funded Programs - Belleville

1. PROMOTING ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

DIGNITY FOR ALL PROGRAM - Delivered by Quinte United Immigrant Services (QUIS)
Phone: 613-968-7723
Address: 41 Octavia St. , 3rd Floor, Unit 1, Belleville, ON K8P 3P1
2009 Funding: $14,000

The program provides one on one and group reception, orientation, translation/interpretation, referrals to community resources, solution focused counselling, employment related services and other general information for new comers to the Quinte area.

WORKERS HELP CENTRE - Delivered by United Way of Quinte
Phone: 613-962-9531
Address: 114 Victoria Ave., Federation House, Belleville, ON K8N 2A8

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 from 9am to 3pm.

FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES

BELLEVILLE COMMUNITY TRUST - Delivered by Belleville Community Trust
2009 Funding: $23,000
Phone: 613-962-3070
Address: P.O. Box 20102 , Belleville, ON K8N 5V1

This program acts as a homelessness prevention charity. Direct payment to services prevent utility disconnection, evictions, hunger and child neglect during the stress of financial crisis.

FOOD

TRI-COUNTY WAREHOUSE FOOD NETWORK - Delivered by Gleaner’s Food Bank
2009 Funding: $10,000
Phone: 613-962-9043
Address: 25 Wallbridge Cres., Belleville, ON K8N 5V1

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.

FOOD BANK PROGRAM & CAFÉ -Delivered by Gleaner's Food Bank
2009 Funding: $20,000
Phone: 613-962-9043
Address: 25 Wallbridge Cres., Belleville, ON K8N 5V1

The program provides emergency food hampers to individuals and families in times of financial need and crisis. Clients can visit the café, open on a daily basis, to supplement their food budget, for companionship, and in the winter months access a warm room.

HOUSING

THE HASTINGS HOUSING RESOURCE CENTRE - Delivered by Youth Habilitation
2009 Funding: $26,500
Phone: 613-969-1748 ex. 230
Address: 210A Front St., 3rd Floor, Belleville, ON K8N 2Z2

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.

HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVE - Delivered by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
2009 Funding: $47,118
Phone: 613-969-8874
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 530, Belleville, ON K8N 5H5

The initiative provides short term housing to single adults, seniors, youth and families with children who are homeless and experiencing profound poverty, stress and instability, through their 3 housing programs; Our House, Our House Too and Casa Tres.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION ON LOCATION - Delivered by Quinte Literacy Group
2009 Funding: $14,000
Phone: 613-813-6523
Address: 247 John St., Suite 3, Belleville, ON K8N 3G2

The program prepares participants for upgrading and provides specific training to improve personal independence, employability skills and academic skills in the Centre Hastings, Deseronto and Tyendinaga communities.

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION - Delivered by Quinte Adult Day School (QADS)
2009 Funding: $43,000
Phone: 613-962-9615
Address: 32 Bridge St. E, Belleville, ON K8N 1L6

This program provides academic upgrading for adults, supporting the development of workforce, literacy and essential skills enabling greater participation in social, educational and employment aspects of the Belleville and Trenton communities.

COMMUNITY PLACEMENT VOLUNTEER COACH - Delivered by Quinte Vocational Support Services (QVSS)
2009 Funding: $3,492
Phone: 613-968-5211
Address: 1 Greenleaf Ct., Belleville, ON K8N 5T5

In an effort to further develop employment related skills, QVSS participants, who are adults with intellectual disabilities, will be matched with a placement site and a volunteer coach, improving work and social skills creating greater independence while further developing good work behaviours and attitudes.

TRANSPORTATION

ESCORTED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - Delivered by Community Care for South Hastings
2009 Funding: $4,895
Phone: 613-969-0130
Address: 55 Pinnacle St. S, Belleville, ON K8N 3A1

This program is a community support service delivered by volunteers that provides escorted transportation to medically related appointments and essential shopping for seniors and adults with physical disabilities.

SAFE ARRIVAL - Delivered by Quinte Vocational Support Services (QVSS)
2009 Funding: $2,400
Phone: 613-968-5211
Address: 1 Greenleaf Ct., Belleville, ON K8N 5T5

Given that public transportation is not fully available for this location, Safe Arrival is a transportation program that uses an agency vehicle to safely transport clients from public transportation drop off locations to their day support.

2. PROMOTING HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

AFTERSCHOOL

KIDZ UNLIMITED - Delivered by Bridging the Gap - QCL
2009 Funding: $45,000
Phone: 613-962-3239
Address: 41 Octavia St., Belleville, ON K8P 3P1

A summer and after school program which provides alternative learning opportunities at no cost for children aged 6 to 12. Children learn acceptable methods of coping with negative behaviours in an environment where their accomplishments are valued and celebrated.

CHILD CARE

FIRST ADVENTURE, TRACEY PARK CAMPUS - Delivered by First Adventure Child Development Centre
2009 Funding: $10,000
Phone: 613-962-3474
Address: 225 Bridge St. E, Belleville, ON K8N 1N7

This is a half day preschool programs which engage parental participation. This is an inclusive, welcoming, holistic program that promotes all developmental areas of growth for children. The program celebrates diversity and recognizes that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their maximum potential.

CAMP ABILITY DAY CAMP - Delivered by YMCA of Belleville & Quinte
2009 Funding: $12,500
Phone: 613-962-9245
Address: 433 Victoria Ave., Belleville, ON K8N 2G1

YMCA day camps in Belleville and Quinte West provide children an opportunity to participate in a variety of programs including games, swimming, sports, dance as well as arts and crafts. CampAbility is specifically designed for children and youth with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

MENTORING

TRADITIONAL PROGRAM - Delivered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of H & PEC
2009 Funding: $45,000
Phone: 613-962-3666
Address: 249 William St. , Sears Unity Place, Belleville, ON K8N 3K4

The program provides one to one positive mentoring relationships to youth, creating enhanced self esteem, personal development and social skills for the children involved.

IN SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM - Delivered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of H & PEC
2009 Funding: $12,000
Phone: 613-962-3666
Address: 249 William St., Sears Unity Place, Belleville, ON K8N 3K4

This program matches elementary aged students with volunteers for one hour per week during school hours for the purpose of friendship and interaction.

GO GIRLS PROGRAM - Delivered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of H & PEC
2009 Funding: $8,000
Phone: 613-962-3666
Address: 249 William St. , Sears Unity Place, Belleville, ON K8N 3K4

Healthy bodies, healthy minds is a program that targets girls in grades 7 and 8 and is designed to provide them with tools to help them make healthy choices around physical activity, balanced eating and feeling good about themselves.

PARENTING PROGRAMS

TRIPLE P POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM - Delivered by a collaboration of 15 partner agencies
2009 Funding: $25,000
Phone: 613-968-1144
Address: 301 MacDonald Avenue, Belleville, ON K8N 3Z3

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.

FIRST ADVENTURE, TRACEY PARK CAMPUS - Delivered by First Adventure Child Development Centre
2009 Funding: $10,000
Phone: 613-962-3474
Address: 225 Bridge St. E, Belleville, ON K8N 1N7

YOUTH SUPPORTS

THE ILLUMINA PROJECT - Delivered by John Howard Society
2009 Funding: $5,000
Phone: 613-968-6628
Address: 329A Front St., Belleville, ON K8N 2Z9

This project is designed to work with youth who are at risk and disengaged between the ages of 12 and 17 to decrease the likelihood of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. The program will enhance communication, team work, cognitive thinking, self esteem, confidence, social problem solving and conflict resolution by the youth viewing the world around them through the lens of a camera.

MEMBERSHIP & PROGRAM ASSISTANCE - Delivered by YMCA of Belleville & Quinte
2009 Funding: $30,000
Phone: 613-962-9245
Address: 433 Victoria Ave., Belleville, ON K8N 2G1

This program allows children, youth, adults and families who are unable to afford other forms of recreation, including organized sport, the opportunity to participate in healthy and physical activities which can lead to positive changes in lifestyle and stronger bonding within the family unit.

NAVY LEAGUE - Delivered by Navy League of Canada - Belleville Branch
2009 Funding: $16,500
Phone: 613-962-4647
Address: 16 South Front St. , Belleville, ON K8N 3Y3

The Navy League supports the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Program which develops good citizenship, leadership, patriotism, self respect, self discipline, healthy living and respect for others through a variety of structured activities for youth aged 12 to 18. Without the Navy League, the Sea Cadets Program would not exist.

YOU(TH) LIVE HERE TOO - Delivered by United Way of Quinte
Phone: 613-962-9531
Address: 249 William St., Sears Unity Place, P.O. Box 815, Belleville, ON K8N 5B5

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.

YOUTHREACH/SELF ESTEEM ENHANCEMENT DEVELOPMENT - Delivered by Community Oriented Sentencing Program (COSP)
2009 Funding: $21,000
Phone: 613-966-7410
Address: 121 Dundas St. W, Belleville, ON K8N 1C3

Offered in Belleville and surrounding areas, these programs are gender specific and regarded as preventative measures to crime, covering topics such as anger management, healthy relationships, communication skills, drug and alcohol awareness, resulting in youth having the knowledge to make appropriate choices in their lives.

3. REDUCING BARRIERS AND ISOLATION FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

DAY PROGRAMS

CONTINUING ON IN EDUCATION DAY PROGRAM - Delivered by Continuing on in Education (COED)
2009 Funding: $35,000
Phone: 613-962-8350
Address: 249 William St. , Sears Unity Place, Belleville, ON K8N 3K4

COED is an accessible, affordable program for individuals with intellectual disabilities offering the tools necessary to increase their level of independence, social and educational opportunities. Instruction is offered in small group settings in the areas of literacy, numeracy, living skills, leisure and social skills.

HEALTH MATTERS

ABI RESOURCE, REFERRAL & OUTREACH - Delivered by Brain Injury Association Quinte District
2009 Funding: $9,000
Phone: 613-967-2756
Address: 281 Front St. , Belleville, ONK8N 2Z6

This program supports individuals with acquired brain injury, their families and their communities by promoting awareness through education, information and outreach services.

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME TREATMENT & EDUCATION CENTRE - Delivered by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Treatment & Education Centre (FASTEC)
2009 Funding: $9,000
Phone: 613-961-1333
Address: 41 Octavia St., Unit 3, Belleville, ON K8P 3P1

FASTEC provides supports and services to individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) as well as education and awareness of FASD by offering specific seminars, workshops and training to schools, community organizations, service providers and the general public.

FOOTCARE PROGRAM - Delivered by VON
2009 Funding: $15,000
Phone: 613-392-4184 or 1-888-279-4866
Address: 80 Division St., Trenton, ONK8V 5S5

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.

GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES - Delivered by Canadian Hearing Society (CHS)
2009 Funding: $35,000
Phone: 613-966-8995
Address: 470 Dundas St. E , Belleville, ONK8N 1E3

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.

HEALTH EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM (HELP) - Delivered by Canadian Red Cross
2009 Funding: $6,500
Phone: 613-966-0730
Website: www.redcross.ca
Address: 88 Parks Dr. , R.R. #5, Belleville, ONK8N 5Z4

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.

HEARING CARE COUNSELLING PROGRAM - Delivered by Canadian Hearing Society (CHS)
2009 Funding: $10,000
Phone: 613-966-8995
Address: 470 Dundas St. E, Belleville, ONK8N 1E3

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.

LIBRARY SERVICES - Delivered by CNIB
2009 Funding: $5,000
Phone: 1-800-268-8818

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 & MOBILITY - Delivered by CNIB
2009 Funding: $16,219
Phone: 613-966-8833
By Appointment Only
Address: 249 William St., Sears Unity Place, Belleville, ON K8N 3K4

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.

QUINTE THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION - Delivered by Quinte Therapeutic Riding Association (QUINTRA)
2009 Funding: $17,000
Phone: 613-395-2990
Address: 173-B McGee Rd., Stirling, ON K0K 3E0

This program promotes the rehabilitation and treatment of children and individuals with disabilities through horseback riding. The rider engages in a series of activities designed to challenge and exercise the five senses increasing muscle tone, balance and coordination.

INFORMATION & REFERRAL

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REFERRAL PROGRAM - Delivered by Volunteer & Information Quinte (VIQ)
2009 Funding: $12,000
Phone: 613-969-8862
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 121, Belleville, ONK8N 5H5

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.

NUTRITIONAL MEALS

MEALS ON WHEELS - Delivered by Community Care for South Hastings
2009 Funding: $3,263
Phone: 613-969-0130
Website: www.ccsh.ca
Address: 55 Pinnacle St. S , Belleville, ONK8N 3A1

This program supports seniors and adults with physical disabilities by providing a professionally prepared, nutritious, hot meal at noon delivered by volunteers who check on the health and well being of the client. Frozen meals are also available.

SOCIAL & RECREATION

CONTINUING ON IN EDUCATION DAY PROGRAM - Delivered by Continuing on in Education (COED)
2009 Funding: $35,000
Phone: 613-962-8350
Address: 249 William St. , Sears Unity Place, Belleville, ONK8N 3K4

PROGRAM COST ASSISTANCE - Delivered by Quinte Vocational Support Services (QVSS)
2009 Funding: $5,000
Phone: 613-968-5211
Address: 1 Greenleaf Ct., Belleville, ONK8N 5T5

This program subsidizes the cost of recreational activities that are part of the day program for adults with intellectual disabilities so that all participants have an equal opportunity to benefit from the services offered.

TRANSPORTATION

ESCORTED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - Delivered by Community Care for South Hastings
2009 Funding: $4,895
Phone: 613-969-0130
Address: 55 Pinnacle St. S, Belleville, ONK8N 3A1

SAFE ARRIVAL - Delivered by Quinte Vocational Support Services (QVSS)
2009 Funding: $2,400
Phone: 613-968-5211
Address: 1 Greenleaf Ct., Belleville, ONK8N 5T5

4. STRENGTHENING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED AND CRISIS

COUNSELLING

BELLEVILLE TRUSTEESHIP - Delivered by Quinte Region Credit Counselling/K3C
2009 Funding: $12,000
Phone: 613-966-3556
Address: 237-B Coleman St., Belleville, ON K8P 3H8

The purpose of the program is to establish financial stability for individuals and families who are in need of support during difficult times by providing budgeting and money management through a trusteeship.

COUNSELLING PROGRAM - Delivered by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
2009 Funding: $15,000
Phone: 613-969-8874
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 530, Belleville, ONK8N 5H5

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.

INDIVIDUAL, MARITAL & FAMILY COUNSELLING - Delivered by Counselling Services of Belleville & District (CSBD)
2009 Funding: $12,000
Phone: 613-966-7413
Address: 12 Moira St. E, Belleville, ONK8P 2R9

This is a specialized clinical service offered by counsellors to individuals, couples and families who are experiencing personal or relationship problems, providing prompt, affordable therapy in a caring, effective manner. United Way funds ensure that no one is denied access due to financial limitations.

INFORMATION & REFERRAL - Delivered by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
2009 Funding: $15,000
Phone: 613-969-8874
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 530, Belleville, ONK8N 5H5

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.

5. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CAPACITY

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION SESSIONS - Delivered by Canadian Red Cross
2009 Funding: $2,500
Phone: 613-966-0730
Address: 88 Parks Dr. , R.R. #5, Belleville, ONK8N 5Z4

The purpose of the program is to teach individuals and families how to be self sufficient for the first 72 hours after a disaster such as the ice storm of 1998 and the more recent Foxboro flood. By providing participants a list of supplies they should have on hand in their home and vehicle including how much food and water they would need to have stored for their family.

FIRST AID TRAINING

PUBLIC FIRST AID TRAINING - Delivered by St. John Ambulance
2009 Funding: $1,000
Phone: 613-962-7933
Address: 417 Montrose Rd. , Belleville, ONK8R 1B2

With a goal to increasing the safety, awareness and emergency response capabilities of the general public, St. John Ambulance provides training in emergency, standard first aid, CPR, lifesaver, junior first aid, babysitting and the home alone program.

UNIFORMED ADULT & CADET VOLUNTEER MEMBERS - Delivered by St. John Ambulance
2009 Funding: $17,000
Phone: 613-962-7933
Address: 417 Montrose Rd., Belleville, ONK8R 1B2

St. John Ambulance provides on site, no cost, first aid emergency services for a wide variety of public functions, events and major incidents, using more than 28 well trained adult volunteers and over 20 cadet volunteers.

INFORMATION & REFERRAL

COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REFERRAL PROGRAM - Delivered by Volunteer & Information Quinte (VIQ)
2009 Funding: $12,000
Phone: 613-969-8862
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 121, Belleville, ONK8N 5H5

VOLUNTEERISM

COMMUNITY & YOUTH INITIATIVE - Delivered by Volunteer & Information Quinte (VIQ)
2009 Funding: $5,000
Phone: 613-969-8862
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 121, Belleville, ONK8N 5H5

Engaging youth in volunteer activities builds a solid foundation assisting in the creation and preservation of programs for the future.

THERAPY DOG PROGRAM - Delivered by St. John Ambulance
2009 Funding: $500
Phone: 613-962-7933
Website: www.sja.ca/qnt
Address: 417 Montrose Rd., Belleville, ONK8R 1B2

The Therapy Dog Program brings comfort, joy and companionship to members of the community who are sick, lonely or reside in full-time care facilities. Clients reap the therapeutic benefits of the unconditional love of a four-legged friend.

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT & REFERRAL - Delivered by Volunteer & Information Quinte (VIQ)
2009 Funding: $12,000
Phone: 613-969-8862
Address: 199 Front St., Suite 121, Belleville, ONK8N 5H5

This program increases the capacity of local agencies by promoting and advocating for volunteerism and civic engagement. Individuals in Hastings and PrinceEdward Counties receive support that allows them to engage in a meaningful volunteer experience.

6. OTHER

GOOD BACK PACK PROGRAM - Delivered by United Way of Quinte, Volunteer & Information Quinte & Community Development Council
Phone: 613-962-9531
Address: 249 William St., Sears Unity Place, P.O. Box 815, Belleville, ON K8N 5B5

The Good Back Pack Program provides elementary aged school children in Hastings and PrinceEdwardCounties 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.

LEARN NOT TO BURN PROGRAM - Delivered by Life Safety Committee
2009 Funding: $8,800
Phone: 613-392-2841 ex. 4479
C/O Quinte West Fire Department
Address: 165 Front St., Trenton, ONK8V 4N6

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.