Safetynet Children And Youth Charities

Site: Oakville - South Service Rd E

Record #: OAK4394
Last Full Update: 01 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Mon-Sat 9:30 am-11 am 905-845-7233 (905-845-SAFE)
E-Mail info@safetynetservices.ca
Website www.safetynetservices.ca
Contact Form www.safetynetservices.ca/contact/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, X (Twitter) X (Twitter)
Primary Contact Bill Shields, Executive Director

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A registered charity that provides services to children, youth and their families. The charity's focus is to work with youth and families that, for one reason or another, are struggling in the community.

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Free Tutoring

  • for children or youth who are struggling with their academics
  • for more information, see listing (OAK0454

Music Program

  • one-to-one piano, guitar, violin and drum lessons designed for children and youth who show an aptitude and interest in music but whose parents may not have the means to afford lessons 

Clothing bank

  • for infants to adults, including business suits for men and women re-entering the work force
  • diapers available Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-12 noon 
  • donations can be dropped off 9:30 am-1 pm or can be left in the two orange drop boxes located in the parking lot
  • also accepts donations of sheets, blankets and towels
  • arrangements can be made to bring diapers or clothing to those who cannot access the office  

Furniture bank 

  • offers furniture, household goods, small appliances and bicycles 
  • furniture donations can be picked up for a small fee or dropped off after prior arrangements are made by email to furniture@safetynetservices.ca 

Donation Bins

  • 166 South Service Rd East (9 am-4 pm)
  • you can leave gently used clothing, shoes, packaged diapers, and fabric recycling
  • please bag all items

Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) Intake agency

Hours
  • Mon-Sat 9:30 am-1 pm  - email for an appointment to visit the clothing bank 
  • Donations - Mon-Fri 9:30 am-4 pm (clothing and housewares)
  • Register online 9:30 am-1 pm, or until we reach daily capacity
Areas Served Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Peel Region
Eligibility Agency or self referral
Application
  • individuals or families will need to fill out a application form when they first access the service
  • applications can be done by community service providers over the phone
Languages English ; French - can be arranged with advanced notice ; Arabic - can be arranged with advanced notice ; Spanish - can be arranged with advanced notice ; Ukrainian - can be arranged with advanced notice
Fees None - clothing, linens, music, furniture, household, and tutoring services provided without charge

Site Information

Site Location Behind Hiker's Haven
Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
166 South Service Rd E
Oakville, ON L6L 2X5
Intersection South Service Rd E and Argus Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

InfoPod Main Headings Financial Assistance
InfoPod Sub Headings Utility Bills Expense Assistance

Agency Overview