A Hamilton-based advocacy and support group for persons on Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Programs. The group engages in information exchange, problem solving advice, social networking, skill development, activity planning, poverty concerns, social advocacy, community action and political lobbying.
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The Conserver Society is an independent non-partisan advocacy group that does project work related to cleaning in the environment in and around Hamilton, offering projects, partnerships, funds, and awards.
A professional association with a mission to increase public knowledge in death literacy, enhance end of life care skills and provide up to date resources and information. This network supports end-of-life doulas through resource sharing and ongoing education and learning support.
A non-profit agency in Hamilton that helps disabled or injured workers, and family, friends and co-workers of workers injured or killed on the job through community educational seminars, workshops, clinics, guest speakers and information on current and pending legislation.
Provides expert poison advice over the phone 24 hours a day, offering help with poison emergencies and with questions about poisoning.
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Provides safe, affordable, and temporary housing to women and non-binary individuals experiencing poverty, homelessness, and violence.
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Offers free information and materials necessary to practice safer drug use and safer sex. Provides referrals to other sources within the community regarding social services, drug and alcohol treatment centers, social workers, housing and welfare.
A student-run food bank and food security resource, located on McMaster University's campus. Services include:
A Francophone public college of applied arts and technology, offering post-secondary education and apprenticeship programs, as well as a range of other services, including continuing education, corporate training, employment services, academic upgrading, literacy and basic skills training, language training services and settlement services for newcomers.
Offers a variety of services to assist asylum seekers and people without immigrant protection through the integration and settlement processes in Canadian society.
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