S.H.I.F.T
Service: Mobile Outreach Program
Contact Information
Office Phone | 705-435-7293 |
Fax | 705-417-2390 |
info@shiftforgood.ca | |
Website | https://www.shiftforgood.ca/outreach |
Social Media | Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SHIFTforgood1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shift.for.good LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shiftforgood |
Primary Contact | Lee Theron, Program Coordinator Street & Community Outreach; Phone: 705-435-7293; Email: lee.theron@shiftforgood.ca |
Alternate Contact | Candace Gordon, Donor Relations and Stewardship Officer; Phone: 705-970-7149; Email: Candace.Gordon@shiftforgood.ca |
Volunteer Coordinator | Katie Begley, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: volunteer.coordinator@shiftforgood.ca |
Site Information
Description (Site) | Cross Street: Elizabeth St and Victoria Street W |
Located In Community | New Tecumseth |
Address & Map | 123 Victoria St W New Tecumseth, ON Canada L9R 1L7 |
Mailing Address | PO Box 662, Station Main Alliston, ON Canada L9R 1V8 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Accessible shelter room available with ramp to entry |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | A Housing-Focused program offering mobile supports throughout South Simcoe to individuals, couples and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness, providing access to life saving resources, supplies, referrals, and supports through brief case management. Access to basic needs, personal hygiene, and harm reduction supplies, as well as access to food and food resources. The Outreach team is mobile, 7 days a week, throughout the 5 municipalities that make up the area known as South Simcoe (Innisfil, Essa, Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford/West Gwillimbury and New Tecumseth). The team makes regular stops at established locations in each municipality several times weekly. The team will also make individuals appointments to meet up with participants at a location convenient for all. Outreach:
Youth Outreach:
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Hours | Outreach: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-9:30 pm * Sat, Sun & Sat Holidays 10 am-6 pm Youth Outreach: Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun 9:30 am-6 pm |
Areas Served | Adjala-Tosorontio ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Essa ; Innisfil ; New Tecumseth |
Eligibility | No restrictions, anyone impacted by homelessness or low income. |
Application | Outreach: in person or call 705-890-8173 Youth Outreach: In person or call 705-985-8173. |
Languages | Other language translators accessible upon request |
Fees | None |
Agency and Service Names
Alternate Name | Support and Hope for Individuals and Families Today, SHIFT |
Former Name | Alliston Out of the Cold (June 2021) ; AOTC |
Agency Information
Parent Agency Name | S.H.I.F.T |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Funding | Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations |
Taxonomy and Classification
Service Categories | Bag Lunches/Dinners ; Housing Search Assistance ; Needle Exchange and Injection Supplies ; Street Outreach Programs |