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12530457 Canada Foundation

Helping Hands


Description

Food rescue projects in partnership with Second Harvest Food Support Committee

Educate Me
Virtual learning programs, registration required, contact for details on start dates and time

  • digital technology education for seniors

Seniors Ride Program
For isolated seniors, who require transportation assistance for shopping, banking, medical appointments

  • transportation provided by screened volunteers
  • 1 hour of service is provided per appointment

Yoga classes for seniors

Eligibility
Focus on low income households including individuals, couples, families with children, newcomers, refugees, isolated seniors; see specific programs

Residency requirement
  • Seniors Ride Program: Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, North York
  • Food Rescue: Etobicoke
Application Process
Call for information; referral from social service/community agencies for some services

Senior rides program: appointments must be made 2 weeks in advance
Documents Required
No documents required
Office
416-721-2340
Office
647-703-3496
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
5 Old Sheppard Rd
Unit 904
Toronto, ON, M2J 4K3
Canada
Languages
English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Urdu
Contact
Vikrum Chauhan, Director, Operations
Fees
Most services free ; Subsidies available
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
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Last Updated On
August 14, 2024
Location
Toronto
Accessibility
Not applicable
Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Virtual programs vary, call for schedule
Service Area(s)
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Markham
  • Richmond Hill