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Warming and Support Calendar

Warming Calendar information

Support for unsheltered individuals continues to be an ongoing collaborative effort between the Region, City, service agencies and the faith community who continue to support and offer connections to our vulnerable community members.

The Support Calendar, provides information on the various social services agencies and faith based organizations that are able to provide unsheltered residents access to food options, washrooms, showers and a safe place to sleep. The calendar is organized by days of the week, locations and operating hours.

Warming Centre locations

The following organizations offer overnight opportunities:
Organization	Date/Time	Additional Information
Do Unto Others (DUO) 454 Simcoe St. S. 905-213-9580	Daily 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nightly* 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.	*Doors open at 8:00 p.m. First come, first served.

Meal Options

The following organizations provide meal options:
Organization	Time / Date	Additional Information
First Light Foundation of Hope 253 Simcoe St. S 289-481-2032 Hours Daily 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Breakfast Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. meal to go	Cell phones can be charged while we are open. Shower and washrooms available 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Gate 3:16 64 Albany St. 905-432-5316 Hours Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Breakfast Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Lunch Monday to Friday 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday Lunch (2nd & 4th each month) 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday Meal 3:00 p.m. weekly	Drop-in Age: 24+ Wheelchair accessible Cell phone charging available. (Talk to a Manager first) Washrooms and showers available Free Laundry services Clothing available Tuesdays and Thursdays
Mission United via Back Door Mission 66 Simcoe St. S 905-728-4664 Hours Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. July 1 Open for meals and washrooms only	Lunch Daily 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Wheelchair accessible Safe sleep Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pantry available 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Washrooms available 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cell phone charging available Washrooms available Showers available Monday to Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mission United: Medical (Walk-in open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Mental Health, Crisis Counselling, Addiction Support Services, Housing Navigation & Supplies, Ontario Works support. Hair stylist: Thursday's 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spiritual care and recovery 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Drop-in after hours recovery group at 3:00 p.m.: A.A. Meeting. All are welcome Harm Reduction is on-site from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Refuge 300 Court St. 905-404-2420 Hours Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (drop-in) Evening programs 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.	Breakfast Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch Monday to Friday 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.	Age: 16 to 26 Drop In/Hangout Laundry/Shower 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cell phone charging availability. (Talk to staff before plugging in)
Durham Outlook 227 Simcoe St. S. 905-431-1796	Monday to Friday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.	Meal tickets for Durham Outlook now available at the screening desk on Bagot St. Monday to Friday.

Shelters

The Region of Durham is responsible for social housing and has shelters for single men, women with and without children, and youth. Individuals can stay at an emergency shelter throughout the year if you have lost your housing and have no other place to stay. The Backdoor Mission, CMHA and Salvation Army have partnered to provide 7 overnight spaces for medical clinic clients who are receiving treatment and supports. The clinic facilitates admission and it is not available for walk-ins. For more information, view the Region of Durham's Housing-Focused Shelter Locations or visit the Emergency Shelters for Victims of Violence webpage. If you see or know someone in need of immediate emergency shelter, call 9-1-1.

Additional resources are also available on the Durham Region Social Services Department webpage, for vulnerable individuals, including those who are concerned about income, shelter, food security, mental health or transportation.

Food Banks

Learn more about food bank options in our community.

Simcoe Hall Settlement House - 387 Simcoe St. S.

Simcoe Hall Settlement House
Phone: 905-728-7525

Food Bank hours

Tuesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Note: Please bring proof of identification for yourself plus every member of your household and proof of income.

Salvation Army - 45 King St.

Salvation Army
905-723-7422 ext. 221

By appointment only.

Abundant Life Gospel Centre - 17 Erie St.

**Abundant Life Gospel Centre Food Bank Hours**
Saturday
3rd Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Carea Oshawa - 115 Grassmere Ave

Carea Oshawa

**Food Bank Hours**
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday - closed July 1	Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Durham Outlook - 227 Simcoe St. S.

Durham Outlook

905-431-1796

**Food Bank Hours beginning in April**
Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Knox Presbyterian Church - 147 Simcoe St. N.

**Knox Presbyterian Church Food Bank Hours**
Thursday
2nd & 4th Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

New Life Neighbourhood Centre - 33 Olive Ave.

New Life Neighbourhood Centre

**Food Bank Hours**
Thursday
1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

St. Peter's Anglican Church - 175 Cedar St.

St. Peter's Anglican Church
905-728-8080

**Food Bank Hours**
Thursday
First 4 Thursday's 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Seventh Day Adventist Community Services Centre - 1170 King St. E.

Seventh Day Adventist Community Services Centre
905-433-8800

**Food Bank Hours**
Wednesday	Thursday
12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Willow Park - 610 Beatrice St. E. #15

**Willow Park Food Bank Hours**
Monday
Every other Monday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Zion Hope Food Bank - 409 Adelaide Ave. E.

Zion Hope Food Bank
905-436-3255

**Zion Hope Food Bank Hours**
Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Cold Weather Response Protocol

The Cold Weather Response protocol starts November 15, 2021 and ends on March 31, 2022. When temperatures are expected to drop below minus 15 degrees Celsius, or if severe winter conditions are anticipated during the next 24 to 36 hours, the Region puts in place its Cold Weather Response Protocol. When the Protocol is in place, homeless shelters can expand their capacity to accommodate more people. These expanded services may include increasing bed space by using cots, mats and hotel rooms, and staying open during the day.

Protocol Details

Mission United Hub

The Hub, located at the Back Door Mission 66 Simcoe Street South (Bagot Street entrance), is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 905-728-4664.

Shelter Capacity

Homeless shelters are continuing to use hotel spaces to maintain capacity while following physical distancing. Homeless shelters in Durham Region are housing focused and will also help people look for housing. Housing-Focused shelter programs usually have space available. To enquire about available space call:

Cornerstone: 905-433-0292;
Muslim Welfare Home: 866-666-1115;
Durham Youth Services: 905-239-9477

Family Shelter Program Expanded

Eligibility for the family shelter program through Cornerstone is being expanded to accommodate couples. Eligibility is below:

A couple with demonstrated co-residency (on the same OW/ODSP benefit unit for the last year or married/common law etc.) who:
- Is a 55+senior couple.
- Has a demonstrated extenuating situation in which one person is clearly required as a care giver in the relationship that would require being sheltered together.
- Is expecting a child.

Couples in the Emergency shelter program would be required to meet all the other requirements of the program.