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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR0524 | Last Modified: 16 Dec 2020 | Last Full Update: 14 Jul 2020 |
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| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response All programs and services have been suspended * free daily bread and emergency items available as listed below * drop-in Mon and Wed (ID clinic, vouchers) - suspended * Tax Clinic - suspended * Community Laundry and Shower - suspended * free daily bread available at the door as long as donations received * emergency items e.g. baby items, call into the office at 705-728-3737 to see what arrangements can be made * Aug 17, 2020 - Back to School Backpack Campaign is not currently running, this may change in the next couple of weeks if approval to run is received Regular Services Provides emergency assistance to families in need of food, clothing and household items, counselling also provided * accepts donations of non-perishable food items, baby formula, diapers, baby food and usable work boots Programs include: Back to School Backpack Campaign To donate, drop off a backpack/knapsack filled with school supplies, an empty backpack or school supplies at the Bayside Mission Centre * backpacks are distributed before school in August and September Back to Work Program Provides new or gently used work boots to individuals who have legitimate work offers (boots and sizes as available), call for information * usable work boots can be dropped off at the Bayside Mission Centre at any time Coats for Kids and Folks Campaign Annual Campaign takes place in November * the Salvation Army provides donated coats to the homeless and other individuals and families who do not have a warm coat for the winter * donated coats can be dropped off a at the Family Services office at the Salvation Army Bayside Mission Centre, 16 Bayfield St, Barrie * coats are distributed from the Family Services Ministry offices in November * after November vouchers for the Salvation Army Thrift store can be provided Baby's Closet Provides emergency assistance to parents with young children * items such as diapers, formula, baby food and baby wipes are available ID Clinic Assists low income individuals in obtaining an Ontario Birth Certificate by appointment only Internet Café Provides access to internet and word processing for the purposes of job searching and connecting with family Family Tracing Service Provides forms for persons wishing to trace missing relatives, the individual must send the form to Salvation Army Family Tracings Service in Toronto Cooking and Baking Classes Call main office for scheduled classes Community Kitchen Programs Community laundry and shower Fresh Air Camp and Mom and Tots Camp Christmas Assistance See separate record |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Response All programs and services have been suspended * free daily bread and emergency items available as listed below * drop-in Mon and Wed (ID clinic, vouchers) - suspended * Tax Clinic - suspended * Community Laundry and Shower - suspended * free daily bread available at the door as long as donations received * emergency items e.g. baby items, call into the office at 705-728-3737 to see what arrangements can be made * Aug 17, 2020 - Back to School Backpack Campaign is not currently running, this may change in the next couple of weeks if approval to run is received Winter Warming Centre/Station during extreme cold weather and Summer Cooling Centre/Station during extreme hot weather * hours available Mon-Fri after 5 pm once David Busby Centre closes, dependent on weather, Sat-Sun may open but hours vary, check sign on door or drop-in Internet cafe provides access to internet and word processing for the purposes of job searching and connecting with family Weekly cooking/baking classes, please call office for dates and times |
| Hours | COVID-19 Response Office closed Regular Hours Office: Mon-Fri: 9 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm- 4 pm |
| Areas Served | Angus ; Barrie ; Beeton ; Belle Ewart ; Bradford ; Churchill ; Cookstown ; Gilford ; Innisfil ; Lefroy ; Loretto ; Midhurst ; Minesing ; Oro-Medonte ; Thornton |
| Eligibility | Back to School Backpack Campaign: income criteria assessed during interview Coats for Kids and Folks: no restrictions ID Clinic: low income Emergency Food: no restrictions |
| Application | Back to School Backpack Campaign: call to arrange an interview to register for program Coats for Kids and Folks: drop-in to Bayside Mission during month of Nov to obtain coat ID Clinic: call for an appointment Emergency food and baby supplies: call for appointment, to obtain a one time only issue of emergency food an application form must be completed |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bayfield St and Dunlop St E |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-728-3737 |
| Fax | 705-728-7101 |
| Website | www.salvationarmybarrie.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Salvation-Army-Barrie-Bayside-Mission-Centre-810678045700557/ Twitter: twitter.com/salvationarmy YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/salvationarmy |
| Primary Contact | Laura Brown, Community & Family Services Coordinator; Phone: 705-728-3737 ext 227; Email: Laura_Brown@can.salvationarmy.org |
| Alternate Contact | Amy Short, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 705-728-3737 ext 259; Email: amy_short@can.salvationarmy.org |
| Primary Executive | Captain Stephanie Watkinson, Executive Director; Phone: 705-728-3737 ext 223; Email: stephanie_watkinson@can.salvationarmy.org |
| Alternate Executive | Dwayne O'Connor, Director of Programs; Phone: 705-728-3737 ext 222; Email: dwayne_oconnor@can.salvationarmy.org |