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)
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Where to Get Help in Burlington pamphlet
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Where to Get Help in Halton (link to Halton online document)
Clothing
1/ Where to access FREE clothing
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Compassion Society (905-592-3722) - 1881 Fairview Street
Mon & Fri 12-3:30 and Wed 4-7
for website click HERE
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Open Doors (905-634-1809) - St. Christopher's 662 Guelph Line
Tues 3:30 - 6 and Sat 9:30 - noon
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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
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All of the above accept clothing donations although hours are different from shopping hours
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Compassion Society
Mon & Fri 9 - 3:30
Wed 9 - 7
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Open Doors
Wed & Thurs 9:30 - 4
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SafetyNet
166 South Service Road E
Every day 9:30 - 4:30
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186 Morrison Road, Oakville
24/7 drop-off bins
Education
Bursaries & Scholarships summary document
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Canada Learning Bond information document including link to applying for a SIN
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Halton Schools foundations assistance available by application of a staff member - summary document
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HIPPY Halton no-cost pre-school document with link to website
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Low-cost internet and cell phones/cell phone plans for families and seniors 65+ summary document with link to vaious websites for applications
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Music lessons at SafetyNet - link to website
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Tutoring at SafetyNet - link to website
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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
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Canada Child Benefit - link to website
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C.A.P. Debt Counselling - link to website
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THRIVE (Credit) Counselling - link to website
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Employment Services - links to the following websites:
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Guaranteed Income Supplement (for 65+) - summary document with details on program and how to apply
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Income Tax clinics - FREE income tax clinics in Burlington
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Newcomers (Halton Muticultural Council) - link to Halton Region resource page
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Ontario Disability Supports Program - link to website
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Ontario Works - link to webiste
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Pet Care (subsidized emergency care & foster care for pets of individuals experiencing shelter life) - link to resource document
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Registered Disability Savings Plan - link to information document and how to set one up
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Rolling Horse Community Cycle - Bike Sales and Service (making cycling safe and affordable)
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SPLIT (Transit) Pass - link to information and online registration
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Food
Food Support - document summarizing fresh food and hot meals in Burlington
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Flip and Flashfood grocery $$ saving APPS - link to information document
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Ontario Works Food Security Program - link to information on Halton Region website
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Where to Get Food in Halton - link to resource document from Halton Region
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)
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Habitat for Humanity (Burlington)
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SSVP Next to New Store (Hamilton)
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Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Hamilton Store
- trucks come to Burlington to pick up furniture
- please call 905-549-3902 to schedule a pick up
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The Mattress Discounter (Burlington)
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My Furniture Bank (Mississauga)
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Eagles Nest (Flamborough)
2 / Small furniture
Value Village (north Burlington)
3/ Appliances
Energy Affordabilty Program (for appliances needing replacement)
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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
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Homelessness - document with listing of Shelters in Burlington/Oakville/Hamilton/Peel including addresses and phone numbers
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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.
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Tenant Issues - link to document summarizing general tenant information including rent arrears and eviction - information taken from Halton Region website
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6 / Utilities
Utilities Budgeting, Cost Assistance and Arrears Assistance - summary document with contact information to applicable resources
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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.
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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.
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We welcome new members throughout the year and look forward to talking with you very soon!
“New to Canada? Welcome Home!"
The Halton CDSB has Welcome Centres in Oakville and Milton that offer math and language assessments for students, access to community services including resources for parents, access to the Youth Settlement Program and short-term counselling services.