Resources
There are many resources available to those in need through Burlington, Halton Region, the province of Ontario and the government of Canada. Below are some key resources. Click for links to summary documents or websites.
Benefits Navigation
Benefits Navigation Assistance
Benefits Portal (MyBenefits)
Online service for social assistance recipients
Comprehensive Resources
Comprehensive Documents to Find Services in Burlington and Halton
Resource Recap (summary of key resources - see below for more comprehensive resources)
Where to Get Help in Burlington pamphlet
Where to Get Help in Halton (link to Halton online document)
Clothing
1/ Where to access FREE clothing
Compassion Society (905-592-3722) - 1881 Fairview Street
Mon & Fri 12-3:30 and Wed 4-7
for website click HERE
Open Doors (905-634-1809) - St. Christopher's 662 Guelph Line
Tues 3:30 - 6 and Sat 9:30 - noon
SafetyNet (905-845-7233) - 166 South Service Road E (Oakville)
Mon - Fri 9:30 - 1
includes business attire for adults
for website click HERE
2/ Where to DONATE clothing
All of the above accept clothing donations although hours are different from shopping hours
Compassion Society
Mon & Fri 9 - 3:30
Wed 9 - 7
Open Doors
Wed & Thurs 9:30 - 4
SafetyNet
166 South Service Road E
Every day 9:30 - 4:30
186 Morrison Road, Oakville
24/7 drop-off bins
Education
Bursaries & Scholarships summary document
Canada Learning Bond information document including link to applying for a SIN
Halton Schools foundations assistance available by application of a staff member - summary document
HIPPY Halton no-cost pre-school document with link to website
Low-cost internet and cell phones/cell phone plans for families and seniors 65+ summary document with link to vaious websites for applications
Music lessons at SafetyNet - link to website
Tutoring at SafetyNet - link to website
Financial Resilience
CatchUp Payments (expires March 31, 2023) - one-time funding for students kindergarten thru grade 12, up to age 18 or up to age 21 for students with special education needs; no restrictions on how funds are spent
Canada Child Benefit - link to website
C.A.P. Debt Counselling - link to website
THRIVE (Credit) Counselling - link to website
Employment Services - links to the following websites:
Guaranteed Income Supplement (for 65+) - summary document with details on program and how to apply
Income Tax clinics - FREE income tax clinics in Burlington
Newcomers (Halton Muticultural Council) - link to Halton Region resource page
Ontario Disability Supports Program - link to website
Ontario Works - link to webiste
Pet Care (subsidized emergency care & foster care for pets of individuals experiencing shelter life) - link to resource document
Registered Disability Savings Plan - link to information document and how to set one up
SPLIT (Transit) Pass - link to information and online registration
Food
Food Support - document summarizing fresh food and hot meals in Burlington
Flip and Flashfood grocery $$ saving APPS - link tp information document
Where to Get Food in Halton - link to online resource document from Halton Region website
Health & Wellness
Assisted Devices Program summary document
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program - link to Halton Region website
Sports and Recreation Resources for residents of Burlington - resource document includes links
Housing, Furniture & Utilities
1 / Furniture
SafetyNet (Oakville)
Habitat for Humanity (Burlington)
SSVP Next to New Store (Hamilton)
SSVP Store Hamilton West (Hamilton) **new beds available at discounted prices**
The Mattress Discounter (Burlington)
My Furniture Bank (Mississauga)
Eagles Nest (Flamborough)
2 / Small furniture
Value Village (north Burlington)
3/ Appliances
Energy Affordabilty Program (for appliances needing replacement)
Habitat for Humanity (north Burlington)
4/ Small Appliances
5 / Housing
Canada Housing Benefit One-Time Top Up (expires March 31, 2023)
Halton Housing Help - link to document summarizing information from Halton Regions housing support webpages
Homelessness - document with listing of Shelters in Burlington/Oakville/Hamilton/Peel including addresses and phone numbers
Home Suite Hope - link to website - A registered charitable organization that responds to Halton single parent families in housing crisis by providing stable, affordable long-term accommodation.
Tenant Issues - link to document summarizing general tenant information including rent arrears and eviction - information taken from Halton Region website
6 / Utilities
Utilities Budgeting, Cost Assistance and Arrears Assistance - summary document with contact information to applicable resources
Ontario Electricity Support Program online application link
Legal
Community Legal Education Ontario - self-help online legal resource - link to website
Steps to Justice - online guide to Law in Ontario - link to website
Halton Community Legal Services - link to website
905-875-2069
Legal AidOntario - link to website
1-800-668-8258
Law Society Referral Service - link to website
1-855-947-5255
*30 minutes free consult from legal professional
Pro Bono Hotline - link to website
1-855-255-7256
Newcomers
Are you new to Canada? Call us and book your free consultation today!
We can help you with all aspects of your life in Canada.
Call 905-842-2486.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office located in Millcroft Shopping Centre
Access to resources for newcomers.
Burlington Newcomers Club is a non-profit organization run by and for women of all ages. Our club brings newcomers to the Burlington and surrounding area together, as well as women who have experienced a significant life change such as divorce, widowhood or retirement.
Our fun, interesting group events include mix and mingles, special interest groups and many other great activities. Our goal is to help women of all ages connect, meet new people and form lasting friendships.
We welcome new members throughout the year and look forward to talking with you very soon!