Samaritan House Community Ministries

Simcoe County

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Record #: BAR1527 Last Modified: 08 May 2012 Last Full Update: 08 May 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
AddressBurton Avenue United Church- Lower Level
37 Burton Ave
Barrie, ON
 
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LocationBarrie
Address NotesBurton Avenue United Church, Lower Level
IntersectionBurton Ave and Essa Rd
Office Phone705-720-7111
After Hours PhoneAnswering machine/pager
E-Mailshbarrie@gmail.com
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Samaritan House Community Ministries - Simcoe County 
Box 254 
65 Cedar Pointe Dr 
Barrie, ON L4N 9R3
Primary ContactKerry Ploughman, Executive Director
Description & Services
DescriptionEcumenical ministry which receives support from the Barrie Community, County of Simcoe, FaithWorks and Churches * provides affordable and secure housing and support services for women, children and families who have been affected by spousal abuse, poverty or family violence * provides support and educational programs for women, children and families * offers adult computer courses which introduce the basics of PC's and word processing 
 
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND PROGRAMS for women and children recovering from abusive relationships * separate, fully furnished apartments, providing long term, affordable housing, (up to one year) with support services for both adults and children  
 
RESOURCE CENTRE Drop-in, clothing and household items available every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 1 pm-3 pm * adult computer training Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 1:30 pm-3 pm * children's literacy program Monday 3:30 pm-5 pm for children from grades 1-8 at Andrew Hunter School and Tuesday 3:30 pm-5 pm at Angus Morrison School in Angus * children's sponsorship program * accepts donations (Monday-Wednesday 1 pm-3 pm, lower level of Burton Ave Church) of children's clothing, household items, computers, software, educational supplies as well as financial donations * registered charitable organization
DatesYear round
Areas ServedSimcoe County
EligibilityNo restrictions
ApplicationCall or email for information
FeesNone - for programs
LanguagesEnglish