Olde Forge Community Resource Centre - Community Support Services

Application

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Eligibility / Target Population

Older adults with physical disabilities who reside in the area served
Snow Go Assist program : Seniors and persons with disabilities, must be for the purpose of ensuring mobility * must be physically unable to clear snow from their private driveway and/or walkway due to their own disability * must lack resources (people and/or financial) to arrange for clearing of snow from their private driveway and/or walkway

Fees

Some services have fees associated to them

Executives

Colleen Taylor - Executive Director
613-829-9777 ext 224 * c.taylor@oldeforge.ca
Elizabeth Parcher - Senior Manager, Programs and Operations
613-866-9132 * lizziepea@gmail.com

Languages

English ; French ; Chinese (Cantonese)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Access to support in the community * In-person and virtual programs

General Services:

information and referral
friendly visiting
luncheon program
seniors day program
recreation program for seniors
grocery shopping
transportation to non-urgent medical appointments
caregiver support
free income tax clinics for Seniors and adults with disabilities

Home maintenance:

snow removal
light and heavy house-cleaning
minor repairs
odd jobs
yardwork

Foot care clinics:

examination of feet and legs
prevention care and health teaching
treatment of ingrown toenails and thick nails
trimming and filing of nails
calluses and corn care
nail care
referral services

Snow Go Assist program:

matching service for those looking to hire a contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways
eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program

Meetings

Income tax clinics March-April