Community Resource Centre of North and Centre Wellington
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Mission Statement
Our vision is a community where every member has the opportunity to succeed, and our mission is to bring that vision into reality. To foster self-sufficiency, we value respect, integrity, and cooperation.
About This Cause
We are a community benefit agency for the municipalities in North and Centre Wellington. Our programs are designed to fill the gaps in community service. We have 3 divisions: 1. Community Outreach and Support Services: Offers community-based information, resources, and support to low-income individuals in Centre Wellington, Wellington North, Minto, and Mapleton Townships. The focus is on supporting those most in need in the community while promoting self-sufficiency and community involvement. Our Outreach and Support Team works alongside individuals and families to help them address the needs that pose the most significant challenges to their ability to move forward and remain successful in our community. Our Outreach and Support Services include: Low-Income Energy Assistance Program: LEAP is funded through the Ontario Energy Board. The CRC is the lead agency for both Wellington North Power and Centre Wellington Hydro, we are also the intake agency for Hydro One customers within Wellington County. LEAP is intended to support customers with low and moderate income with hydro arrears. Information & Referrals: We provide regular and/or ongoing assistance, as well as mid-to-long-term, depending on the level of need and vulnerability. The delivery of aid to our households offers ongoing case management, life skills training, and system navigation of services. With all these supports in place, the desired change is that our families can maintain their housing, find appropriate housing, gain knowledge of available resources, and increase their overall understanding of all agency supports. Wellington Transportation: Our transportation program provides transportation services to low-income individuals and families in our community who have no other means. We currently have 24 volunteer drivers supporting this program! Our transportation continues to help individuals with health, legal, educational, and employment programs throughout the county. These vital appointments support families and allow them to benefit from support provided by other agencies. Government Advocacy & Information: Our outreach workers can help you access government programs and complete necessary forms such as: SIN forms Child Tax Credit Passports Rent-Geared-to-Income housing applications And many others Homelessness & Support: We can help you find resources for appropriate and affordable housing and, if necessary, emergency housing. The CRC is recognized as a Door Agency in our community; we provide additional programming to assist people at risk of homelessness to remain housed. Income Tax Clinic: Through our partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency, we have trained volunteers who can complete income tax returns. Participants who meet eligibility criteria may have their income taxes return prepared, completed, and filed at no cost. Having taxes completed and up to date is key to ensuring access to social assistance programs that, in turn, help keep families and individuals housed. Summer Recreation: Children and youth have access to local pools for the entire swimming season. This enables them to remain physically active while out of school! They can also participate in this activity with family and friends, allowing them to maintain social connections throughout the summer. We also provide passes to the Grand River Conservation Area as well assist with funding towards day camps when no other funding is available. Backpack Program: We provide children and youth with a new backpack for back to school! These backpacks include supplies appropriate for their grade level, JK-12. We feel that having children start school with the necessary supplies to improve their educational outcomes is essential. Research shows education is one of the keys to success in breaking the cycle of poverty, so we aim to have youth begin their school year similar to their peers with new school materials. Winter Wear Program: Our winter wear program helps bridge the gap for low-income families by removing the burden of purchasing big ticket items like winter clothing, when budgets are tight. We provide winter wear to children 4-18 years who are low-income and living within Centre Wellington & Wellington North. Our winter wear program solely relies on donations and grants. The goal of this program is to provide children living in poverty the equal opportunity as other children in their community and to feel included. 2. EarlyON Child and Family Centres: Offer free, high-quality programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people, and get advice from early childhood professionals. Our centres are located throughout North and Centre Wellington. They are run by qualified Registered Early Childhood Educators (RECEs) who aim to provide families support, advice, and other resources. 3. Licensed Child Care: Children are competent, capable of complex thinking, curious, and rich in potential. To nurture this, we provide a safe and caring environment for toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and school-aged children. Registered Early Childhood Educators professionally lead all programs, and our facilities are licensed annually by the Ministry of Education. Fee subsidies are available for those who qualify through the County of Wellington.