March 26, 2020
Signs of Social Isolation and Loneliness Social isolation and loneliness are often connected and intertwined but the terms refer to different objective and subjective experiences. Social isolation is defined as having low quantity and quality of interactions with others, whereas loneliness is an individual’s perception of the quality of those interactions. An individual can be… Continue reading Signs of Social Isolation
February 26, 2020
Connection in Action is an initiative of Community Safety and Well-Being in Halton Social isolation among adults 55 and older – Every door is the right door The Connection in Action Halton Initiative is a proactive community pilot project focusing on adults aged 55 and older who are at risk of or currently experiencing social… Continue reading Connection in Action Halton Initiative
December 20, 2017
Click here to download our MEALS PROGRAM BROCHURE The goal of our Meals on Wheels services is to enable seniors and adults with a disability to have access to affordable meals in their home. Meals include hot meals (Meals on Wheels); frozen meals (Meals on Ice), volunteers taking people to a local restaurant (Wheels to… Continue reading Hot and Frozen Meals
December 20, 2017
360 Guelph Street, Unit 33, Georgetown ON L7G 4B5 905-873-6502 – 1-866-920-6502 A community hub of service agencies collaborating to offer easier access to integrated health and social services and maximize the client centred care experience for Halton Hills residents. Share our Space Sharing space can create synergies, foster integrated approaches to service provision, and… Continue reading Care Connections of Halton Hills
November 28, 2017
Links2Care is an access point for the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program which provides financial support for families who cannot afford sport and recreational activities for their children. Please visit Halton Hills Jumpstart.
November 28, 2017
CRA’s COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM (CVITP) Links2Care is a Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) host agency for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program which arranges for CRA trained volunteers to complete income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals for free. Are you eligible for help? IF YOU LIVE IN HALTON HILLS: You may be… Continue reading Income Tax
November 28, 2017
In 2018, Links2Care’s Annual Holiday Giving Program provided 367 Halton Hills children from lower income families with new pajamas, socks, underwear, and toiletries through the support of businesses, individuals, and community and faith groups, who sponsor families financially and through donations. Most of these families struggle financially throughout the year and this program helps to… Continue reading Holiday Giving
November 28, 2017
Links2Care kicks off its eleventh-annual Backpack Program campaign! Not only does this program help lower-income students start off the school year on the right foot, parents’ financial and emotional stress is also alleviated as they avoid dipping into rent or food budgets to ensure their children have the tools they need to succeed. Last year,… Continue reading School Supplies
November 28, 2017
Halton Region’s Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Program funds Links2Care to help people find permanent or transitional housing and provide support services related to regaining housing or housing loss prevention.
November 28, 2017
Links2Care offers funding to lower income families and individuals who have Halton Hills Hydro or Union Gas arrears, are at risk of having their service disconnected, and have exhausted all other sources of financial aid. This assistance is provided through the Low Income Energy Assistance program in partnership with the Ontario Energy Board. As well,… Continue reading Help With Gas & Hydro
