Funded Programs - Belleville
Please note that although some of these programs are based outside of Belleville, their services are still accessible.
1. FOOD, HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
BELLEVILLE COMMUNITY TRUST
2011
Funding: $24,000
Phone: 613-962-3070
Address:
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.
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA)
201 Funding: $74,700
Phone: 613-969-8874
Address:
Homelessness Initiative
This program 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.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
2011 Funding: $31,000
Phone: 613-968-2466
Address:
Community Gardens
This program is a cooperative effort to grow food that will benefit people living in our community. Volunteers plant and maintain the gardens throughout the growing season. Produce from the gardens is distributed to those volunteers and to area families in need of healthy, nutritious, locally grown produce. Plots are available for individuals and agencies who wish to plant and maintain their own garden. We currently have three community gardens in Belleville which offer over 30 acres of growing space.
Good Baby Box Program
The program provides grocery staples at reduced cost to help families residing in Hastings County stretch food dollars and meet the food needs of infants and toddlers.
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:
Gleaners Food Bank
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.
Tri-County Warehouse Food Bank
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.
2011
Funding: $57,000
QUINTE UNITED IMMIGRATION SERVICES (QUIS)
2011
Funding: $10,000
Phone: 613-968-7723
Address: 41 Octavia St. , 3rd Floor, Unit 1, Belleville, ON K8P 3P1
Dignity for All Program
This 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.
UNITED WAY OF QUINTE
Phone: 613-962-9531
Address:
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,
Quinte Regional Adjustment Centre
Phone: 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 (
Workers' Help Centre
A pilot project of
YOUTH HABILITATION
2011
Funding: $24,000
Phone: 613-969-1748 ex. 230
Address: 210A
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
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HASTINGS & PRINCE EDWARD COUNTIES
2011
Funding: $75,000
Phone: 613-962-3666
Address: 223 Pinnacle St., Belleville, ON K8N 3A7
Game On Program
Developed for male adolescents, Game On! uses a mentor approach to provide boys and young men with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices. Through non-traditional physical activities, complemented with healthy eating support, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions designed to engage participants in the pursuit of life-long healthy lifestyles.
Go Girls Program
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.
In School Mentoring Program
This program matches elementary aged students with volunteers for one hour per week during school hours for the purpose of friendship and interaction.
Traditional Program
The program provides one to one positive mentoring relationships to youth, creating enhanced self esteem, personal development and social skills for the children involved.
BRIDGING THE GAP
2011
Funding: $47,500
Phone: 613-962-3239
Address:
After 3 and Summer Program
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.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZED SUPPORT & PREVENTION (COSP)
2011
Funding: $16,000
Phone: 613-966-7410
Address:
Youthreach/Self Esteem Enhancement Development
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FIRST ADVENTURE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
2011
Funding: $15,000
Phone: 613-962-3474
Address:
First Adventure
First Adventure Child Development Centre provides high quality early learning childcare programs for children from infancy up to 9 years of age. All programs celebrate diversity, create a welcoming inclusive environment, and recognize that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their maximum potential in all developmental areas.
LIFE SAFETY COMMITTEE
2011
Funding: $8,800
Phone: 613-392-4465
Address: 225 Experimental Farm Rd., Trenton, ON K8V 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.
NAVY LEAGUE OF CANADA
2011
Funding: $16,500
Phone: 613-962-4647
Address: 16 South Front St. , Belleville, ON K8N 3Y3
Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Quinte
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.
QUINTE THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION (QUINTRA)
2011 Funding: $17,000
Phone: 613-395-2990
Address: 173-B McGee Rd., Stirling, ON K0K 3E0
QUINTRA
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.
TRIPLE P - CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
2011
Funding: $25,000
Phone: 613-968-1144
Address: 301 MacDonald Avenue, Belleville, ON K8N 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 Prince Edward Counties.
YMCA OF BELLEVILLE & QUINTE
2011 Funding: $40,000
Phone: 613-962-9245
Address: 433 Victoria Ave., Belleville, ON K8N 2G1
OR
Phone: 613-394-9622
Address: 50 Monogram Place, Trenton, ON K8V 5P8
Day Camp/Camp Ability
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. Camp Ability is specifically designed for children and youth with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
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 & PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION QUINTE DISTRICT2011 Funding: $9,000
Phone: 613-967-2756
Address: 281 Front St. , Belleville, ON K8N 2Z6
Lunch Program
Info to come
Therapeutic Rec Program
Info to come
CANADIAN HEARING SOCIETY (CHS)
2011 Funding: $35,000
Phone: 613-966-8995
Address: 470 Dundas St. E , Belleville, ON K8N 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 RED CROSS
2011 Funding: $6,500
Phone: 613-966-0730
Address: 88 Parks Dr. , R.R. #5, Belleville, ON K8N 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: 613-966-8833 (Appointment Only)
Address: 249 William St., Sears Unity Place, Belleville, ON K8N 3K4
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.
COMMUNITY CARE FOR SOUTH HASTINGS
2011 Funding: $12,500
Phone: 613-969-0130
Address: 55 Pinnacle St. S , Belleville, ON K8N 3A1
Deseronto Satellite Office
This program provides information, assistance, service and referrals to seniors and adults with physical disabilities; however, as the only resource centre in the town of Deseronto, informaed assistance will be provided to anyone who seeks help.
Escorted Transportation Program
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.
Meals on Wheels
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.
CONTINUING ON IN EDUCATION (COED)
2011 Funding: $34,500
Phone: 613-962-8350
Address: 249 William St. , Sears Unity Place, Belleville, ON K8N 3K4
COED Day Program
This 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.
FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME TREATMENT & EDUCATION CENTRE (FASTEC)
2011 Funding: $9,000
Phone: 613-961-1333
Address: 41 Octavia St., Unit 3, Belleville, ON K8P 3P1
FASTEC
This program 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.
QUINTE VOCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES (QVSS)
2011 Funding: $10,000
Phone: 613-968-5211
Address: 1 Greenleaf Ct., Belleville, ON K8N 5T5
Collective Kitchens
This is a new program to assist people with intellectual disabilities financially and nutritionally while providing opportunities to customize instruction. Those who participate in Collective Kitchens learn skills while preparing affordable meals that supplement their nutritional needs at home. The participants that take part in Collective Kitchens are on a fixed income and agree that their grocery bills were lower, and thoroughly enjoy taking home three home-cooked meals they prepared from beginning to end.
Community Placement Volunteer Coach
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 volunteer coach, improving work and social skills creating greater independence while further developing good work behaviours and attitudes.
Program Cost Assistance
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.
VICTORIAN ORDER OF NURSES (VON)
2011 Funding: $15,000
Phone: 613-392-4184 or 1-888-279-4866
Address: 80 Division St., Trenton, ON K8V 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, ON K8N 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.
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.
K3C/QUINTE REGION CREDIT
2011 Funding: $14,000
Phone: 613-966-3556
Address: 237-B Coleman St., Belleville, ON K8P 3H8
Belleville Trusteeship
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.
UNITED WAY OF QUINTE
Phone: 613-962-9531
These programs were 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, Union Gas and Hydro One, the Winter Warmth and LEAP programs provide one-time financial assistance grants of up to a maximum $500 for individuals and families who are in arrears and are facing service disconnection.
YMCA OF BELLEVILLE & QUINTE
2011 Funding: $40,000
Phone: 613-962-9245
Address: 433 Victoria Ave., Belleville, ON K8N 2G1
OR
Phone: 613-394-9622
Address: 50 Monogram Pl, Trenton, ON K8V 6S3
Membership & Program Assistance
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.
5. BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA)
2011 Funding: $74,700
Phone: 613-969-8874
Address:
Public Education
This program increases awareness of mental illness, replacing stigma with acceptance and understanding for individuals who have a mental illness.
2011 Funding: $16,500
Phone: 613-962-7933
Address: 417 Montrose Rd. , Belleville, ONK8R 1B2
Adult and 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, ON K8N 5B5
2-1-1 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 2-1-1 calls 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. 2-1-1 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 Prince Edward Counties. 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 Prince Edward Counties. 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 Prince Edward Counties 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 Prince Edward Counties receive support that allows them to engage in a meaningful volunteer experience.
