Living Rock Ministries
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Record #: HAM1053 Last Modified: 16 May 2013 Last Full Update: 23 Oct 2012
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30 Wilson St
Hamilton, ON L8R 1C5
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Major IntersectionWilson St and Hughson St S
Office Phone905-528-7625
Fax905-526-8723
E-Mailmail@livingrock.ca
Websitewww.livingrock.ca
Contact Information
Primary ContactKaren Craig, Program Director; Email: karen@livingrock.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionLiving Rock Ministries is an interdenominational Resource and outreach that provides support, safety, training, social-recreational programs and positive relationships, enabling street-involved youth ages 13-25 to find direction and purpose. Services include: 
 
* The Rock Youth Resource Centre 
* Breakfast Program Mon-Fri from 8 am-9:30 am 
* The Evening Program: Oasis Coffee House "Link to the Community & Culture" provides evening meals for youth. Tue, Wed, Thu 6:30 pm-9:30 pm 
* * Sports at YMCA, jam sessions, group activities and theme nights (cultural, wellness spa nights, games, movies) 
* Youth-focused food bank & clothing exchange.Tue,Thu, Sat, Sun:1 pm-4 pm, Wed 1:30-4:00 pm 
* "Just for Gurlz" - sharing, crafts and a special program for pregnant & parenting teens. Mon. 7:00 pm-9:00pm 
* Summer Youth Project/Arts of August: Work, volunteer, creative opportunities are available through the summer 
* Anti-Racism Project 
* Special Events: special dinners, groups and other activities take place throughout the year 
* Rock Experience Program (REP): work experience program for youth 
* Rock Resources: Individual case management and "work to earn" for youth. Mon-Fri 10:30=12:00 
* Follow-up program for young offenders in Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre 
* Gathering Chapel Service: Wednesday at noon 
* Weekend Program: 1:30 pm-8 pm on Saturday and Sunday 
* Wellness Works Program - support for pregnant and parenting youth 13-25yrs 
* Rock in Action Program - various sports and recreational activities 
* TRI-Rock Program for 8-weeks of life skills and 8-weeks of work experience. See HAM6158 - www.inform.hamilton.ca/record/HAM6158 
* Stroller Fit: an exersize program for young mothers. See HAM1779 - www.inform.hamilton.ca/record/HAM1779
HoursMon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm * Food Bank Hours: Tue,Thu, Sat & Sun 1 pm-4 pm, Wed 1:30-4:00 pm 
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek * serves all of Hamilton
EligibilityAges: 13 year(s) - 25 year(s) 
 
Youth
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingRegional / Municipal - City of Hamilton ; United Way - Burlington and Greater Hamilton ; Hamilton Community Foundation, Homelessness Partnering Strategy, Trillium Foundation, Service Canada, World Vision, Food Share, Adult Basic Education Association
Established1985
Record Classification
Service CategoriesCase/Care Management ~ At Risk Youth ; Case/Care Management ~ Homeless Youth ; Children's Rights Groups ; Clothing ~ At Risk Youth ; Clothing ~ Homeless Youth ; Ex-Offender Reentry Programs ~ Young Offenders ; Food Banks ; Food Banks ~ At Risk Youth ; Food Banks ~ Homeless Youth ; Homeless Drop In Centres ~ Homeless Youth ; Homeless Meals ~ Homeless Youth ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Homeless Youth ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Homeless Youth ~ Teen Pregnancy Issues ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Parenting Issues ; Summer Employment ~ At Risk Youth ; Summer Youth Employment Programs ~ At Risk Youth ; Worship Services ~ At Risk Youth ; Worship Services ~ Homeless Youth ; Youth Community Service Programs