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Canadian Red Cross Society

Hamilton Branch, Flamborough Location
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Record #: HAM0312 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 05 Dec 2012
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Older Adult CategoriesDRIVING & TRANSPORTATION (ALL) ; DT - Volunteer Driver Programs ; HELP TO LIVE AT HOME (ALL) ; Home - Meals & Groceries ; Home - Medical Equipment/Supplies ; MEMORY LOSS & DEMENTIA (ALL) ; MLD - Safety Registries ; RECREATION & LEISURE (ALL) ; RL - Group Dining ; Safety - Personal & Home ; SAFETY (ALL)
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Address & Map
279 Dundas St E
Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0
 
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Located In CommunityWaterdown
Major IntersectionHamilton St N and Dundas St E
WardWard 15
Office Phone905-689-0732
Fax905-689-6638
Crisis PhoneHamilton Branch 905-522-8485
E-Mailflamborough@redcross.ca
Websitewww.redcross.ca
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Marilyn Irish 
PO Box 1141 
Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0
Primary ContactMarilyn Irish, Community Services Assistant; Phone: 905-689-0732; Email: mirish@redcross.ca
Alternate ContactPaula Trudel, Home Support Co-ordinator; Phone: 905-522-8485; Fax: 905-522-2826; Email: ptrudel@redcross.ca
Primary ExecutiveElaine Wilson, Manager Home Support Services; Phone: 905-522-8485; Fax: 905-522-2826; Email: kewilson@redcross.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionThe Canadian Red Cross Society is a non-profit and voluntary organization whose one strategic goal is to improve the situation of the most vulnerable. 
 
Home Support Programs: 
Transportation: Volunteer drivers provide transportation to medical appointments and adult day programs for clients unable to access any other means of transportation. Trips must be requested in advance and there is a fee for this service. One on one grocery shopping is available with a volunteer 
Meals-on-Wheels: Provides nutritious meals to anyone unable to prepare their own meal. At a nominal cost, the client receives a lunchtime hot meal on one or up to 5 days per week. Frozen meals are also available to purchase and make a good alternative on weekends, holidays and bad weather days. Also transports individuals on social assistance to the food bank in Carlisle. Hours: Mon-Fri., 11:30 am-12:30pm Cost: $6.35 per meal. Transportation cost depends on distance. Guidelines: Must be a senior, person with a disability, or have difficulty preparing meals for themselves. Delivery area: Flamborough (including Carlisle, Waterdown, Westover, Millgrove, Freelton and Greensville)  
Wheels-to-Meals: Once a month to St James United Church Seniors luncheon 
First Aid and CPR: 
Provide training in First Aid, CPR, Advanced First Aid and Instructors. Injury Prevention programs also provided for babysitters and parents of young children. Contact Red Cross Hamilton Branch for further information 
Other Services: 
Babysitting courses occasionally, usually on PA days. The cost is $60, which includes lunch 
Disaster Services: Provides emergency short-term relief in minor disasters. Assistance consists of food, clothing, shelter and reuniting of families 
Home Health Equipment: short term loans of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and commodes at a reasonable rental, medical referral required 
International Services: Responds to the needs of victims of disaster/conflicts with humanitarian assistance by providing food, water, shelter, medical care and supplies to those in need. The program is able to continue the work due to financial contributions 
The Tracing and Reunion Service helps immediate family members in Canada and abroad re-establish contact which has been lost due to war, conflict or disaster. Contact your local branch for further information
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedFlamborough
BoundariesHamilton (City of) including Flamborough Carlisle, Copetown, Freelton, Greensville, Lynden, Millgrove, Mountsberg, Rockton, Sheffield, Troy, Valens, Waterdown and Westover
FeesVariable depending upon program
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
Public Bulletin

City of Hamilton 2012 Food Access Guide

AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingUnited Way
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