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Address:
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18 Main St
Norwich, ON
N0J 1P0
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Executives:
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Capt. Kristen Gray - Director Community and Family Services
April Greenwood - Community Ministries Coordinator
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Service Description:
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Addresses social needs through the administration of programs
Thrift Store - Sells used clothing and small furniture, small appliances, sports equipment, books, magazines and misc. items * Please drop donations during store hours: Tues-Fri 10am - 4:30pm Sat 10am-3pm
Emergency Services - Provides emergency food, clothing and furniture to those in need including transients and those in crisis based on eligibility * emergency transportation available for both in town and out of town trips
Emergency Response - On-scene crisis response to incidents such as fire, multi-vehicle collisions, tornado, ice storms, floods * assists with evacuations , coordinates and provides disaster response, reception centre, bedding and clothing, coordinates clergy assistance * spiritual and pastoral counselling * part of the Oxford County Emergency Plan
Food Bank - Offers dried and canned food, seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, juices, and frozen meats and goods * infant food, formula, diapers * assistance accessed by appointment every six weeks if needed
Christmas Hamper Program - Food hamper * gifts for children 14 years and under * anyone in need at Christmas may apply * application required * transportation concerns may be addressed by calling the office
Children and Youth Programs - Subsidized summer camp programs
Other services include family tracing to reunite family members, * budgeting advice and support and referral to financial counselling * spiritual guidance
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Fees:
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No fee for services * set fees for store merchandise
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Application:
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Call or drop in * application process for some services
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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People and families in need
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