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Jewish Social Services of Hamilton
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Record #: HAM0208 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 05 Jul 2012
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Older Adult CategoriesFinancial - Assistance Programs ; FINANCIAL (ALL) ; HELP TO LIVE AT HOME (ALL) ; Home - Meals & Groceries ; RECREATION & LEISURE (ALL) ; RL - Seniors' Centres & Clubs
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
30 King St E
Dundas, ON L9H 5G6
 
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Located In CommunityDundas
Major IntersectionMain St and King St E
WardWard 13
Office Phone905-627-9922
Fax905-627-0633
E-Mailcarolkramesjss@hotmail.com
Websitewww.hamiltonjss.org
Contact Information
Primary ContactCarol Krames, Director; Phone: 905-627-9922 ext 21; Fax: 905-627-9933; Email: carolkramesjss@hotmail.com
Alternate ContactLillian Hinkley, Program Worker; Phone: 905-627-9922 ext 25; Email: Lillianhinkley@bellnet.com
Description & Services
Description* Service to Newcomers to the Community - As an agency of the Jewish Immigrant Aid Society (JIAS) Jewish Social Services provides newcomers with up-to-date information about the Jewish and general community. Assistance in the resettlement and integration of newcomers and immigrants from all over the world.  
* Adult Social Programs - Jewish Social Services offers a wide range of adult social and educational programs.y Program - day program that combines productivity with learning and companionship geared to Seniors from the Former soviet Union and other European cities.Mon-Thurs 9 AM to 12 noon. Activities include a English-As-A-Second Language classes, Literacy, socializing  
* Helping the Isolated and Sick - Jewish Social Services staff conduct home and hospital visits and help keep clients connected to the community  
* Fighting Hunger - The Food Bank helps with Kosher food to people who are in need 
* Dealing with Aged Parents - Jewish Social Services offers a wide range of services to help accommodate aging parents in the most satisfactory arrangement. The program offers referral services, help in finding domestic help, and counselling.  
* Information and referral: 
 
* Information for Holocaust Survivors for Material claims against the German government.  
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesBurlington * The City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityPrograms are primarily designed for members of the Jewish Community, no age requirements
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French - translation available ; Russian
Other Details
Public Bulletin

City of Hamilton 2012 Food Access Guide

AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingRegional / Municipal - City of Hamilton ; Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services. Ministry of Health and Long Term Care ; Donations ; United Way - Burlington and Greater Hamilton ; Foundation - United Jewish Appeal of Hamilton; Jewish Immigration Aid Society
Established1932
Other Links for Searching
Service CategoriesAdult Day Programs ~ Jewish Community ; Ethnocultural/Multicultural Social Clubs ~ Jewish Community ; Family Counselling ~ Jewish Community ; Food Banks ~ Kosher Food ; Friendly Visiting ~ Homebound ~ Jewish Community ; Immigrant Settlement Services ~ Jewish Community ; Individual Counselling ~ Jewish Community ; Neighbourhood Welcoming Services ~ Jewish Community ; Refugee Resettlement Services ~ Jewish Community ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues