Offers a variety of programs to unite African-Canadian and Caribbean people residing in the Hamilton region by fostering community engagement and empowerment.
Programs include:
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Provides counselling, education, and harm reduction services to individuals who use drugs. Offers practical support and community referrals.
Daytime drop-in space for up to 50 youth, in partnership with the City of Hamilton's Winter Response Strategy.
Supports include:
Offers sector-specific bridging programs that will support highly skilled internationally trained immigrants (ITIs) integrate into the Canadian workforce.
An emergency shelter, providing safety, support, and emergency accommodation to women who are dealing with homelessness, poverty, mental illness, and/or violence.
Programs and services:
Provides work experience and training for at-risk youth in the Hamilton community. Youth cook and participate in clean-up in the Living Rock industrial kitchen.
Drop-in warming center, offering a continental-style breakfast and a hot lunch.
15 low-barrier overnight beds to women, trans-, and non-binary people. Beds are available on a first come, first serve basis either by walk-in or community referral.
Provides support for newcomers to adjust to their life in Canada, by providing comprehensive information, orientation, needs assessments and referrals to government programs, social services, and community resources. Program funding provided the G
A weekly check-in program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Hamilton. Speqtrum staff check in with participants once a week to chat, listen, provide support, and offer resources in the community.