A non-profit agency committed to providing hope, compassionate and informative assistance for anyone facing an unexpected pregnancy. Services are free and confidential. They include:
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A bilingual CCMA-accredited Montessori school, providing programs for Toddlers (18 months to 3 years), Casa (2.5 years to 6 years), and Elementary (6 to 12 years). Organic snacks provided.
YWCA offers a variety of classes and programs focused on health, wellness, and physical fitness. Visit the website for a list of all available programs and the program schedule.
Provides access to a safe mailing address for letter mail, free of charge. Mail must be checked regularly (every 30 days) and does not include packages, magazines, or subscriptions.
Offers free, on-call delivery of unused needles, condoms, and other harm reduction supplies, to people who use substances by injection and/or inhalation. Service users are encouraged to return used needles for disposal.
An orchestral music festival with performances throughout the year at various locations in Hamilton, by a full-time professional orchestra-in-residence. Also provides training opportunities for emerging young Canadian professional musicians.
Free drop-in centre for youth in Hamilton. Offers a variety of themed activities and social events, as well as:
Offers a number of day camp programs for school aged children (ages 6-12). Includes camps in the summer, March break, winter holidays, and on PA Days, as well as monthy themed Family Fun days.
Provides free dental care for Hamilton residents who have a low income, do not have dental insurance, and also to those enrolled in the Health Smiles Ontario Program or the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program.
Offers free, confidential emergency service for women distressed by pregnancy.
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