LOCal community resources

Open door continues to serve, love and care for those who are lonely, frightened, ill, coping with poverty and isolation.

St. Mary’s Food Bank is serving the community of Mississauga by providing food, meals and other services through its three locations.

For over 29 years Knights Table has served the needs of people dealing with issues of poverty and homelessness in the Peel Region.  

Peel Access to Housing (PATH) is the Region of Peel’s central “one-window” application centre for subsidized housing. 

Eligible applicants on waiting list may qualify for subsidized or rent-geared-to-income (RGI) units available in the Region.

SHIP provides mental health clients with access to supportive housing and professional health services by creating a safe place where individuals gain the ability to use tools, educational resources, and community connections to improve their overall quality of life. 

Peel Outreach Services offers a continuum of Housing Support that seeks to end homelessness in the Peel Region and increase access to mainstream services.

Street Outreach can help get people experiencing homelessness out of the cold and on to a path to long-term housing.  The program is funded by the Region of Peel and run by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

Youth 16-24 years old who do not have a permanent home can contact PYV for safe, stable and transitional housing.

Their goal is to provide temporary place to live for up to a year and help transition into independent living. 

During the stay, they help to create a plan and find the resources needed to live on your own.

Call 211 for information and referral to community and social services, such as employment, training, health clinics, ESL classes, financial assistance programs or counselling services. 211 is free, confidential, multilingual and available 24-hours a day. You do not have to give your name or personal details to get information. 

 Call 3-1-1 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.Monday to Friday for information about municipal programs and services, such as recreational programs, library system, snow removal, and transit. 

It's a free multilingual service available during business hours.

For seniors 65 years or older, who have no dental insurance and cannot afford 

the cost of dental care.

This is a free and confidential service you can call for health advice and a registered nurse is available 24/7. 

When you call Telehealth, tell them what language you speak and you will be connected to an interpreter. In a medical emergency Call 911 immediately.

 For children and youth 17 years old 

and under from low-income households.

Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a multi-service counselling agency that has been providing services in the Region of Peel since 1981. Their mandate is to strengthen families and help stop family violence.  

Community mental health programs provide a variety of services to help support people who have ongoing mental health issues living in the community. Services offered include information and referral, case management, housing supports, rehabilitation, employment assistance, counselling, support groups and social and recreational opportunities, and peer support services for consumers and survivors. 

They are committed to making our communities healthier and happier for all by putting the mental health needs of infants, children, youth, young adults and families first. 

Youth aged 12-14 years can ride 

MiWay and swim at community pools for free.

RCTech OUTREACH provides low-income individuals and families with refurbished computers at affordable prices. 

Newcomer Centre of Peel (NCP) is a multi-service charitable non-profit organization that assists the entire newcomer family in achieving settlement and integration within the Region of Peel and beyond. 

Helping people is what we do. We rely on community donations to provide free items and services to financially disadvantaged families. 

 Access our free employment services, which are open to all residents of Ontario, who are over the age of 16 and are seeking employment.

Whether you are a job seeker or employer, we are committed to providing you with service excellence. 

CCS aims to empower immigrants and refugees of all religions, ethnicities, countries of origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation to develop the skills and acquire the necessary knowledge to settle, integrate and succeed in Canada.  

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is  hosting free tax clinics online through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Filing your income taxes is an easy way to get the benefits you and your family deserve,  

 The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is money that the Government adds to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for children from low-income families. This money helps to pay the costs of a child’s full- or part-time studies after high school at:

• apprenticeship programs
• CEGEPs
• trade schools
• colleges
• universities

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) provides an incentive for parents, family and friends to save for a child's post-secondary education by paying a grant based on the amount contributed to an RESP for the child. The Canada education savings grant (CESG) money will be deposited directly into the child's RESP. 

 If you’re behind on your electricity or natural gas bill and face having your service disconnected, you may qualify for emergency financial help through the Low-income 

Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).

The OESP program helps lower-income households save on electricity by providing on-bill credit towards your Alectra, formerly Enersource, hydro bill. You must apply to the program to receive the credit. The amount will depend on how many people live in your house and the combined household income after tax. 

The City’s fee assistance program ActiveAssist gives residents in low-income households and newcomers with refugee status access to recreation and culture programs.

The Cristo Rei Parish uploads services to their Facebook page. Click on the photo to see their uploads!

The National Catholic Broadcasting Council uploads a Mass to YouTube every day. Click on the photo to visit their YouTube channel.