funded agencies & programs

In 2007, Guelph and Wellington raised over $2,601,000 through the United Way campaign. Because of this success, the over 80 local programs listed below will receive funding this year:

A.C.O.R.D.(A Community for Offender Reconciliation and Diversion)
128 Woolwich Street, Suite 201
Guelph, ON N1H 3V2
Tel: (519) 821-1602, Fax: (519) 821-8963
Email: acord@sentex.net

Funded Program:

Community Service Order: Provides the opportunity for offenders to remain in the community rather than be sentenced to custody. An agency placement is arranged and is based on the offender's time available, interests, skills and abilities. Placements encourage offenders to demonstrate responsible behaviour in their communities. Program Allocation: $6,117

Action Read Community Literacy Centre
2 Quebec Street, Suite 220
Guelph, ON N1H 2T3
www.actionread.com
Tel: (519) 836-2759, Fax: (519) 836-7020
Email: action1@on.aibn.com

Funded Programs:

Early Start Family Literacy: Offers Read-Ins for parents/caregivers and children from birth to six years. The free Read-In programs are facilitated by certified Early Childhood Educators. Each session lasts for two hours and begins with a story time where the facilitator reads books, tells stories, does rhyming games, songs and movements with parents and children together. The facilitator can assist families to connect to other services and programs in the city, to share information about developmental concerns or to suggest inexpensive ways parents can promote early learning in the home. Each site has a collection of books for children and books on parenting issues. Program Allocation: $10,000
Educational Supports for Disadvantaged Adults: Provides training, resources and counselling supports to enhance learning opportunities and stabilize basic needs for adults with major learning barriers. Program Allocation: $39,700

AIDS Committee of Guelph & Wellington
409 Woolwich Street, 2nd Floor
Guelph, ON N1H 3X2
www.aidsguelph.com
Tel: (519) 763-2255, Fax: (519) 763-8125
Email: support@aidsguelph.com

Funded Program:

Support Program for People Living with HIV/Aids: Compasionate support and accurate information are provided to individuals with HIV/AIDS to assist them to make informed choices and to attain greater control over their health. The program offers nutritional supplements, free food and vitamins, emergency funds for medication, counselling, advocacy, and referrals to community programs. Program Allocation: $25,113

Alzheimer Society of Guelph-Wellington
111 Macdonell Street
Guelph, ON N1H 2Z7
www.alzheimer.guelph.org
Tel: (519) 836-7672, Fax: (519) 836-0141
Email: office@alzheimer.guelph.org

Funded Program:

Peer Support for Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease: This program allows individuals who have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease to meet with others who can share coping strategies and empathize with the feelings of fear and frustration related to their new diagnosis. Program Allocation: $7,837

Autism Society of Ontario - Wellington County Chapter
P.O. Box 1877
Guelph, ON N1H 7A1
www.autismontario.com
Tel: (519) 993-6699, Fax: (519) 822-6599
Email: wellington.autism@rogers.com

Funded Program:

Summer Programming: Provides subsidies to families with autistic children/youth, so that the children/youth can attend summer programs (e.g.camps) with the supports they need to fully participate. Program Allocation: $10,401

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph
155 Suffolk Street West, Unit 2G
Guelph, ON N1H 2J7
www.bigbrothersbigsisters.guelph.org
Tel: (519) 824-5154, Fax: (519) 824-6156
Email: info@bigbrothersbigsisters.guelph.org

Funded Programs:

Match Program: Children are matched with a screened adult volunteer of the same gender for a safe, supportive mentoring friendship. Program Allocation: $72,960
Group Program: Serves boys and girls who are on the waiting list for a Big Brother or Big Sister. It also serves children who need a positive male/female role model and peer interaction. Each group has a designated leader and several other dedicated volunteers, and is comprised of a number of girls or boys within a specific age range. The volunteers plan and supervise at least two outings each month, picking up the children and and driving them to their group outings. Program Allocation: $29,417
Teen Group Program Offers a pre-teen group and a teen group who meet regularly in a safe environment to learn about and discuss issues relevant to them and to their situation, such as peer relations, abuse prevention, conflict management, and communication skills. Program Allocation: $12,828.
In-School Mentoring Program Coordinated in partnership with local school boards, the In-School Mentoring (ISM) program provides the opportunity for volunteers (mentors) to develop a one-to-one friendship with a child. This is a program that takes place at the child’s school, during the school year. It’s not about homework - this is not an academic program. It focuses on encouraging friendships and building self-esteem through activities such as crafts, games, sports, or reading. A mentor spends at least one hour per week with a child. Program Allocation: $12,000

Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington
P.O. Box 1311, 110 Wellington Street E.
Mount Forest, ON N0G 2L0
Tel: (519) 323-4273, Fax: (519) 323-4359
Email: bigsismtforest@aol.com

Funded Program:

Match Program: Children are matched with a screened adult volunteer of the same gender for a safe, supportive mentoring friendship. Program Allocation: $20,000

Brain Injury Association Waterloo-Wellington
607 King Street West, Unit 5A
Kitchener, ON N2G 1C7
www.biaww.com
Tel: (519) 579-5300, Fax: (519) 579-0118
Email: biaww@bellnet.ca

Funded Programs:

Social Support Services: Offers mutual support groups, education, guest speakers, literature, and social and recreation events. The program provides the opportunity for individuals affected by a head/brain injury to be with others and particularly with others who understand. Program Allocation: $3,087
"Making Headway" Day Program: A place where individuals with a head injury can form friendships among peers. Offers numerous social programs, houses a resource library, and runs support groups for survivors and caregivers. Program Allocation: $2,646

BreastStrokes
Box 25116, 370 Stone Road West
Guelph, ON N1G 4T4
www.breaststrokes.org
Tel: (519) 823-2516
Email: info@breaststrokes.org

Funded Program:

BreastStrokes Dragon Boat Team: This program is seen as a celebration of life as women, whose lives have been affected by breast cancer, benefit physically, emotionally, and socially from working with other survivors to achieve a common goal during dragon boat racing events. Program Allocation: $3,000

The Canadian Hearing Society
2 Quebec Street, Suite 200
Guelph, ON N1H 2T3
www.chs.ca
Tel: (519) 821-4242, Fax: (519) 821-8846
Email: office@waterloo.chs.ca

Funded Programs:

Information Services & Community Development: Information and education are provided regarding hearing loss and deafness through presentations, displays, community consultations and workshops for seniors, employers and the public. Program Allocation: $9,041
Hearing Care Counselling Program: Provides communication and hearing support services to individuals 55 years of age and older with an acquired hearing loss, to enable them carry out daily living activities independently and with reduced communication difficulties. Services include one-to-one counselling with a focus on communication strategies, prevention of hearing loss, and use of technical devices. Hearing Help is offered to teach lip reading, speech reading, and to encourage self-help and mutual aid. Program Allocation: $7,350

Canadian Mental Health Association: Wellington-Duffering Branch
147 Wyndham Street North
Guelph, ON N1H 4E9
www.cmhawdb.on.ca
Tel: (519) 836-6220/1-888-255-2642, Fax: (519) 766-9211
Email: admin@cmhawdb.on.ca

Funded Program:

Community Development & Education Services: Community education about mental health through personal wellness workshops, issue focused seminars, presentations, information displays, newsletters, high school education opportunities, and special events. Program Allocation: $28,251

Canadian National Institute for the Blind
180 King Street South, Suite 160
Waterloo, ON N2J 1P8
www.cnib.ca
Tel: (519) 742-3536/1-866-797-1312, Fax: (519) 742-4003
Funded Programs:

Counselling and Referral Service: A rehabilitation team assists clients and their families in adjusting to vision loss and the frustrations that can occur. An independent rehabilitation plan is developed and referrals are made to the CNIB rehabilitation specialists as well as community services as needed. Program Allocation: $4,962
Orientation and Mobility Instruction: Professional instructors give individual instruction to develop independent travel skills and white cane technique. The focus is on being able to move around safely and independently at home, at work and in the community. Program Allocation: $4,962
Rehabilitation Training: The program teaches practical skills for daily living that help clients maintain independence, such as skills for meal preparation, organization and labelling and personal management. Braille and keyboarding instruction are also available. Program Allocation: $4,962
Library Services: This program provides people with access to information available to sighted people in print. People can select books in tape format, print/Braille books, Braille music scores and descriptive videos; for example, a sighted parent may order print/Braille books so that they can read along with their child who is blind. Program Allocation: $4,962

Canadian Red Cross Society - Guelph/Wellington Branch
15 Yarmouth Street
Guelph, ON N1H 4G2
www.redcross.ca
Tel: (519) 836-3523, Fax: (519) 836-7353
Email: guelph@redcross.ca

Funded Programs:

Disaster Services: Volunteers provide the community of Guelph and Wellington with presentations on how to prepare for an emergency or disaster such as a fire, tornado, flood, or chemical spill. Also provides emergency short-term relief in major disasters; assistance consists of food, clothing, shelter and reuniting of families. Program Allocation: $7,500
Meals on Wheels - Guelph: Provides hot nutritious meals delivered to the door between 11am and 12:30pm, Monday - Saturday, including holidays. Service also provides a daily check on client's well-being. Each meal consists of a soup, hot entrée and a dessert. Accommodation for special needs diets is available. Private Recipes and Entree Plus frozen meals are also available. Program Allocation: $12,000
Home Health Care Equipment Service: Home healthcare equipment is loaned to clients on a temporary basis for up to three months. A variety of aids, such as walkers, wheelchairs, and commodes are available. Program Allocation: $12,000
RespectED: An abuse prevention program for youth, as well as for adults who work with youth, which addresses issues of emotional, physical, sexual abuse and neglect, why it happens and where to go for help. Interactive workshops are available to schools and youth-serving organizations. Bullying and peer harassment workshops are also available. Program Allocation: $13,050

Centre Wellington Food Bank
135 St. David St. S., P.O. Box 279
Fergus, ON N1M 2W8
Tel: (519) 787-1401, Fax: (519) 787-2391

Funded Program:

Centre Wellington Food Bank: Provides free groceries (one week’s supply, once a month) and other basic supplies to individuals and families. Also offers individuals the opportunity to upgrade skills through Wellington Centre for Continuing Education. Program Allocation: $10,000

Chalmers Community Services Centre
50 Quebec Street
Guelph, ON N1H 2T4
www.chalmerscentre.ca
Tel: (519) 822-8778
Email: chalmerscentre@rogers.com

Funded Program:

Chalmers Outreach Program: Provides individual support and counselling/referrals for individuals with urgent needs. Services include a Fair Share Food Shelf, a Clothing Cupboard, haircuts, mending of clothing, assistance with transportation, and Saturday night suppers. Program Allocation: $10,584

Community Resource Centre (CRC)
160 St. David Street South
Fergus, ON N1M 2L3
www.communityresourcecentre.org
Tel: (519) 843-7000/1-866-840-3249, Fax: (519) 843-7597
Email: mackinnon@communityresourcecentre.org

Funded Program:

Outreach and Support Program, Information and Referral Service: Provides support and assistance to the community around issues of safe and affordable housing, income supports, crisis intervention, one to one support and advocacy. Also provides information and referral support for a variety of community services and locating programs to meet individual needs. A number of additional programs come under this umbrella program including Let Kids Play, Income Tax Completion, Volunteer Transportation, Emergency and Benevolent Funds and Summer Recreation Programs. These services and supports are available in the communities of Centre Wellington, Wellington North, Mapleton and Minto and are administered from the main office in Fergus. Program Allocation: $88,200

Community Torchlight o/a Distress Centre Guelph/Wellington
P.O. Box 1027
Guelph, ON N1H 6N1
www.dc-wd.org
Tel: (519) 821-3761/1-888-821-3760, Fax: (519) 821-8190

Funded Program:

Distress Line Listening Service: Trained volunteers provide 24 hour, 7 day/week telephone listening, support, referral and crisis assistance services for all ages. Calls are conducted in an atmosphere of confidentiality, anonymity and impartiality. A Youth Support Line (519-821-5469) is also available. Program Allocation: $79,870

East Wellington Advisory Group(EWAG)
45 Main Street, P.O. Box 786
Erin, ON N0B 1T0
www.e-wag.on.ca
Tel: (519) 833-9696, Fax: (519) 833-7563
Email: general.ewag@aztec-net.com

Funded Programs:

Community Support Program: Provides support to families and individuals in need, such as food, clothing, and assistance with transportation. Program Allocation: $6,174
Information and Referral Centre: INFO ERIN & INFO ROCKWOOD provide information and refferal services about health and social services located in East Wellington. Program Allocation: $37,926

Epilepsy Waterloo Wellington
301 Frederick Street, 2nd Floor
Kitchener, ON N2H 2N6
www.epilepsyontario.org/client/EO/EOWeb.nsf/web/Waterloo-Wellington
Tel: (519) 745-2112/1-866-EPILEPSY, Fax: (519) 745-2435
Email: epilww@sentex.net

Funded Program:

Outreach Program: Provides people with epilepsy, their families and their caregivers with medical information, health counselling and support services. This includes support groups, telephone networking and referrals to specific agencies. The program also offers educational presentations. Program Allocation: $3,014

Family Counselling & Support Services
109 Surrey Street East
Guelph, ON N1H 3P7
www.familyserviceguelph.on.ca
Tel: (519) 824-2431, Fax: (519) 824-3598
Email: info@familyserviceguelph.on.ca

Funded Programs:

Community Counselling & Counselling North: Offers counselling and referral services for people of all ages coping with problems such as marital conflict, divorce, parenting issues, stress, emotional issues, sexual assualt, abuse, incest and family violence. Counselling services are offered at offices located in Guelph and Arthur. Services are provided in individual, couple, family and group formats. Program Allocation: $112,623
Credit and Debt Counselling: Services include assessment, referral and counselling for individuals and families who are experiencing debt-related problems or who wish to learn about household money management; creditor negotiation and administration of debt repayment and management programs; educational seminars and training sessions; and prevention orientated information and workshop sessions. Program Allocation: $57,190

Food and Friends
600 Southgate Drive
Guelph, ON N1G 4P6
www.wdghu.org/page.cfm?id=59
Tel: (519) 846-2715, Fax: (519) 836-7215
Email: food_and_friends@wdghu.org

Funded Program:

Student Nourishment Program: Provides breakfast and healthy snack programs in a number of schools in Guelph and Wellington to students who are unable, for a variety of reasons, to acquire nourishment to start their day. Program Allocation: $34,000

Give Yourself Credit
c/o Family & Children Services of Guelph & Wellington
55 Delhi Street
Guelph, ON N1H 2T4
Tel: (519) 515-9969, Fax: (519) 763-9628

Funded Program:

Give Yourself Credit: Provides vulnerable youth, aged 16-18, the opportunity to obtain high school credits in a community setting. The target audience are youth, who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness, have personal circumstances that restrict them from attending high school(e.g. pregnancy, bullying, etc.), have experienced halted success in school, or the regular school system has not been successful in providing a program to meet their needs. Program Allocation: $10,000

Guelph Block Parents Inc.
c/o Guelph Police Services
15 Wyndham Street South
Guelph, ON N1H 4C6
www.blockparent.on.ca
Tel: (519) 824-1212 vm381
Email: blockparents@ontraenterprises.com

Funded Program:

Guelph Block Parents Program: Offers help to anyone of any age who needs assistance if they are lost, injured, being followed, having car trouble or frightened for any reason. Trained volunteers can be identified by the Block Parent sign displayed in the front of their homes. Program Allocation: $5,874

Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition
c/o City of Guelph
59 Carden Street Guelph, ON N1H 3A1
www.guelph.ca
Tel: (519) 837-5625 ext. 2675, Fax: (519) 837-5648
Email: nsc.info@guelph.ca

Funded Programs:
The Neighbourhood Groups are non-profit groups consisting of dedicated community members helping to support children, families and adults by providing social, recreational, and educational programs, as well as acting as resources to help link people to other community agencies. Each group offers different programs and activities. A sampling of which includes: emergency food; clothing closet; personal and family counselling; pre-school play groups; family literacy programs; after-school programs for youth; youth drop-in programs; and summer day camps. Weekly after-school programs for youth consist of sports, games, arts and crafts, nutritious snacks, special events and guest speakers. The youth learn leadership skills, ownership, and develop respect for others, their school, and their neighbourhood.

Brant Avenue Neighbourhood Group For more information call: 519-821-9243 Program Allocation: $6,000
Onward Willow Better Beginnings Project For more information call: 519-824-8498 Program Allocation: $6,000
Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood Group For more information call: 519-824-6340 Program Allocation: $6,000
Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group For more information call: 519-837-4248 Program Allocation: $6,000
Waverley Neighbourhood Group For more information call: 519-821-9677 Program Allocation: $6,000
West Willow Woods Neighbourhood Group For more information call: 519-826-9930 Program Allocation: $6,000

Guelph Independent Living(formerly Guelph Services for Persons with Disabilities)
238 Willow Road
Guelph, ON N1H 8H1
www.guelphindependentliving.org
Tel: (519) 836-1812, Fax: (519) 836-7918
Email: info@guelphindependentliving.org

Funded Program:

Community Integration: The program works with clients who have a disability, in one-on-one and group settings, to assist in identifying their recreational, social and educational needs. Needs are addressed by developing action plans that include accessing community groups, recreation and education programs. Program Allocation: $11,300

Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association
c/o Evergreen Seniors Centre
683 Woolwich Street
Guelph, ON N1H 3Y8
www.gwsa-guelph.ca
Tel: (519) 823-1291, Fax: (519) 823-8972
Email: gwsa@bellnet.ca

Funded Programs:

Feeling Better Program: A home exercise program which provides a trained exercise volunteer to visit in the home to lead and encourage in performing a gentle exercise program. The program is free to "isolated" or "at risk" older adults. For information contact: (519) 822-1260 ext. 7992. Program Allocation: $23,876
SOS - Seniors Offering Support: The SOS core of trained and caring senior telephone volunteers offers fellow seniors: information on community resources; listening and support with loneliness, grief, separation, health concerns, and other difficult situations; assistance in accessing professional services, social service agencies and other community support programs. Phone line operates Monday to Friday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For information contact: (519)767-4445/1-866-767-4445 or sosseniors@bellnet.ca. Program Allocation: $30,000

Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis
P.O. Box 1451
Guelph, ON N1H 6N9
www.gwwomenincrisis.org
Tel: (519) 836-1110/1-800-265-7233, Crisis Line: (519) 836-5710, Fax: (519) 836-1979
Email: adminrec@gwwomenincrisis.org

Funded Programs:

Sexual Assault Centre: Offers support and provides confidential counselling to women 16 years of age and older who have been sexually assaulted, harassed and/or are survivors of childhood sexual abuse/incest. Support is also available to family and friends of survivors. Also provide accompaniments to hospital, court and police as well as court preparation. Public education and training is available upon request to increase community awareness and commitment in responding to sexual violence. Program Allocation: $15,469
Rural Women's Support Program: Provides confidential assistance to women and their children living in Wellington county who are or have been in abusive relationships, or who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault or harassment. Transportation may be arranged whenever needed, as well as accompaniment to police, court, hospital, lawyer's office, and the shelter. Advocacy and referrals to other community agencies are provided, as well as housing, legal, financial and custody information. The rural offices are located in Palmerston, Fergus, Erin and Rockwood and can be accessed directly or through the toll free line. Program Allocation: $31,202

Hospice Wellington
795 Scottsdale Drive
Guelph, ON N1G 3R8
www.hospicewellington.org
Tel: (519) 836-3921, Fax: (519) 836-2154
Email: help@hospicewellington.org

Funded Programs:

Palliative & Bereavement Support: Program Allocation: $53,000
Wellness Program: Program Allocation: $10,000

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington
85 Westmount Road
Guelph, ON N1H 5J2
www.www.waterloo.johnhoward.on.ca
Tel: (519) 743-6071, Fax: (519) 7439632
Email: inquiries@waterloo.johnhoward.on.ca

Funded Programs:

Communicating Our Perspectives & Emotions (COPES): Program Allocation: $6,689
Community Aftercare Program Allocation: $5,000
Anti-bullying (Crime Prevention) Workshops: Program Allocation: $11,168

Learning Disabilities Association, Wellington Chapter
#233, 17A-218 Silvercreek Parkway North
Guelph, ON N1H 8E8
www.ldao.on.ca
Tel: (519) 837-2050
Email: wclda@rogers.ca

Funded Program:

Community Outreach: Program Allocation: $10,000

Michael House Pregnancy Care Centre
1 Taggart Street, P.O. Box 24045
Guelph, ON N1E 6V8
www.michaelhouse.ca
Tel: (519) 766-7675, Fax: (519) 766-1713
Email: michaelhouse@rogers.com

Funded Program:

Michael House Pregnancy Care Centre: Program Allocation: $9,800

Mood Disorders Support Group of Guelph
P.O. Box 873
Guelph, ON N1H 6M6
Tel: (519) 766-4477, Fax: (519) 766-7736
Funded Program:

Mood Disorders Support Group: Program Allocation: $7,000

North Wellington Seniors Council
c/o Rush Wolfe 16 Queen Street
Clifford, ON N0G 1M0
Tel: (519) 848-2084

Funded Program:

Create Rural Vitality for 50+: Program Allocation: $11,000

Ontario March of Dimes
238 St. Patrick Street East
Fergus, ON N1M 1M6
www.dimes.on.ca
Tel: (519) 787-3833, Fax: (519) 787-2911
Email: westcentralregion@dimes.on.ca

Funded Program:

Assistive Devices Program: Program Allocation: $17,780

Project Serve Canada
Student Life, UC-L3, University of Guelph
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
www.studentlife.uoguelph.ca/service
Tel: (519) 824-4120 ext 52782, Fax: (519) 824-2705
Email: citizen@uoguelph.ca

Funded Program:

Project Serve: Program Allocation: $3,920

Rainbow Programmes for Children
304 Stone Road West, Suite 337
Guelph, ON N1G 4W4
www.rainbowdaycamp.com
Tel: (519) 837-0387, Fax: (519) 837-0387(phone prior to sending)
Email: info@rainbowdaycamp.com

Funded Program:

Inclusive Summer Day Camp: Program Allocation: $12,000

Resource Services for Persons with a Disability
c/o City of Guelph, 59 Carden Street
Guelph, ON N1H 3A1
www.guelph.ca
Tel: (519) 837-5625 ext. 228, Fax: (519) 837-5648
Email: accessibility@guelph.ca

Funded Programs:

Guelph/Wellington Barrier Free Committees: Program Allocation: $3,733
One-2-One Program: Program Allocation: $4,729
Recreation Program for Persons with Disabilities: Program Allocation: $6,954
F.A.I.R. (Fee Assistance in Recreation): Program Allocation: $5,011
Subsidized Bus Passes for Persons with Disabilities: Program Allocation: $17,640

St. John Ambulance - Fergus/Elora Branch
66 Wellington Road #7, Unit #3
Elora, ON N0B 1S0
www.sja.ca
Tel: (519) 846-8704, Fax: (519) 846-1953

Funded Program:

First Aid & Community Services: Program Allocation: $5,270

St. John Ambulance - Guelph Branch
52 Victoria Road South
Guelph, ON N1E 5P6
www.stjohnguelph.org
Tel: (519) 821-3400, Fax: (519) 821-4223
Email: stjohnguelph@bellnet.ca

Funded Programs:

Brigade- First Aid Program/Dog Therapy Program: Program Allocation: $6,076

Second Chance Employment Counseling Inc.
435 Stone Road West, Suite 213
Guelph, ON N1G 2X6
www.2ndchance.on.ca
Tel: (519) 823-2818, Fax: (519) 823-7909
Email: info@2ndchance.on.ca

Funded Program:

Youth Resource Centre: Program Allocation: $8,500

Spark of Brilliance
c/o Canadian Mental Health Assoc.
Orchard Park, 5420 Highway 6 North
Guelph, ON N1H 6J2
www.sparkofbrilliance.org
Tel: (519) 766-4450 ext 237, Fax: (519) 836-9010
Email: rosenbergj@cmhagrb.on.ca

Funded Program:

Spark of Brilliance: Program Allocation: $23,361

Student Volunteer Scholarship
c/o Upper Grand District School Board, 500 Victoria Rd. N.
Guelph, ON N1E 6K2
c/o Wellington Catholic District School Board, 75 Woolwich St. P.O. Box 1
Guelph, ON N1H 6J2
Tel: (519) 822-4420 (UGDSB), (519) 822-4600 (WCDSB)

Funded Programs:

Student Volunteer Recognition Scholarships - WCDSB: Program Allocation: $1,500
Student Volunteer Recognition Scholarships - UGDSB: Program Allocation: $5,500

United Way of Guelph & Wellington
85 Westmount Road
Guelph, ON N1H 5J2
www.unitedwayguelph.com
Tel: (519) 821-0571, Fax: (519) 821-7847
Email: info@unitedwayguelph.com

Funded Program:

Community Services: Program Allocation: $127,730

Victorian Order of Nurses
392 Main Street North
Mount Forest, ON N0G 2L2
www.von.ca
Tel: (519) 323-2295 or 1-888-506-6353, Fax: (519) 905-821-7100
Email: catallod@von.ca

Funded Programs:

Volunteer Visiting: Program Allocation: $8,077
Transportation (client subsidy): Program Allocation: $8,000

Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington
46 Cork Street East, Unit #1
Guelph, ON N1H 2W8
www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca
Tel: (519) 822-0912 or 1-866-693-3318, Fax: (519) 822-1389
Email: info@volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca

Funded Programs:

Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington: Program Allocation: $66,150
Guelph Information/Community Database: Program Allocation: $76,534

Welcome In Drop-In Centre
23 Gordon Street
Guelph, ON N1H 4G9
Tel: (519) 837-0080, Fax: (519) 837-0080
Email: dropinc@hotmail.com

Funded Programs:

Drop-in Centre: Program Allocation: $20,838
Stepping Stone Emergency Shelter: Program Allocation: $6,174
Last Month's Rent Trust Fund: Program Allocation: $25,247
Winter Warmth: Program Allocation: $6,000

Wellington County Learning Centre
179 George Street
Arthur, ON N0G 1A0
www.thewclc.ca
Tel: (519) 848-3462 or 1-888-368-7889, Fax: (519) 848-9354
Email: literacy@thewclc.ca

Funded Program:

Just for YOUth Literacy: Program Allocation: $33,500

Wyndham House
www.wyndhamhouse.org
Tel: (519) 763-8040, Fax: (519) 763-0417
Email: info@wyndhamhouse.org

Funded Program:

Youth Residential & Emergency Bed Program: Program Allocation: $99,666

YMCA/YWCA of Guelph
130 Woodland Glen Dr.
Guelph, ON N1G 4M3
www.guelphy.org
Tel: (519) 824-5150, Fax: (519) 822-0417
Email: tapps@guelphy.org

Funded Program:

Teenage Parents Program (TAPPS): Program Allocation: $38,000