Directory of Community Programs and Services in Barrie Ontario

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Map RecordAfro-Caribbean Multi-Cultural Association, Barrie

Map RecordAfro-Caribbean Multi-Cultural Association, BarrieBarrie Bookings: 416-577-1263 Enhance the brand perception and reputation of the City of Barrie, the Black History Month Committee, and their partnering sponsors. The Black History Month Committee has been planning, managing and ... [More]

Map RecordAm Shalom Synagogue, Barrie

Map RecordAm Shalom Synagogue, BarrieBarrie 705-792-3949 Promotion of Jewish culture and fellowship, enhancing understanding and brotherhood with the community at large, celebration of high holidays and festival services, social support network and liaison ... [More]

Map RecordAWARE Simcoe

Map RecordAWARE SimcoeSimcoe County   Non-partisan citizens' group working for transparency and accountability in government, and the protection of water, the environment and health

Map RecordBarrie British Club

Map RecordBarrie British ClubBarrie   Principal aim is to preserve and encourage British heritage in Canada * various activities are planned throughout the year, with an emphasis on social activities, theatre trips, wine tours and picnics ... [More]

Map RecordBarrie Indian Association, Barrie

Map RecordBarrie Indian Association, BarrieBarrie 705-985-7555 Create an awareness of the Indian culture and religious heritage, by organizing and promoting community cultural events in the city of Barrie. Work to develop a sense of brotherhood, cooperation and c ... [More]

Map RecordBarrie Latin Resource Centre, Mailing Address

Map RecordBarrie Latin Resource Centre, Mailing AddressBarrie 705-503-7852 Created to assist individuals in the process of adapting and integrating into the Simcoe County community * offers Networking with Barrie Latin Resource Centre, Simcoe Latin Seniors, Casa de la Cultur ... [More]

Map RecordBarrie Native Friendship Centre, Barrie - 175 Bayfield St, Cultural Resources

Map RecordBarrie Native Friendship Centre, Barrie - 175 Bayfield St, Cultural ResourcesBarrie 705-721-7689 Ext 223 Supports awareness of traditional teachings and cultural knowledge within the Friendship Centre * Coordinator works with Elders and traditional knowledge keepers, with a strong focus to ensure the nee ... [More]

Map RecordBarrie Persian Association, Barrie

Map RecordBarrie Persian Association, BarrieBarrie 647-299-1144 Promotes cross-cultural dialogue and understanding between the Persian community (including all Farsi language people) and other communities living in Canada/Barrie.

Map RecordBarrie Pride

Map RecordBarrie PrideBarrie No public telephone number Promotes equity and inclusion for all LGBTQ2SAI+ in our community * creates safe and fun experiences * educates allies * advocates for justice for LGBTQ2SAI+

Map RecordBusiness and Professional Women (BPW) Barrie

Map RecordBusiness and Professional Women (BPW) BarrieBarrie No public telephone number Works toward the improvement of economic, employment, and social conditions affecting women, girls, and non-binary people through advocacy, education, and leadership opportunities in a welcoming and i ... [More]

Map RecordCanada. Canadian Human Rights Commission

Map RecordCanada. Canadian Human Rights CommissionOttawa 613-995-1151 Canadian Human Rights Commission: * administers the Canadian Human Rights Act * handles complaints (including sexual harassment) against organizations * carries out compliance audits of employers and ... [More]

Map RecordCanadian Centre for Housing Rights, Eviction Prevention and Tenant Support

Map RecordCanadian Centre for Housing Rights, Eviction Prevention and Tenant SupportToronto 416-944-0087 Eviction prevention supports * legal information about the eviction and Landlord and Tenant Board processes, help with system navigation, and helping people find supports to help them keep their home ... [More]

Map RecordCanadian Council of the Blind, Club 60

Map RecordCanadian Council of the Blind, Club 60Barrie   COVID-19 Update Group is not meeting at this time, call Phyllis at 705-726-1979 for information Regular Service Volunteer organization addressing the social aspects of blindness and visual loss, offe ... [More]

Map RecordCARP, Barrie - Mailing Address, Barrie CARP Chapter # 36

Map RecordCARP, Barrie - Mailing Address, Barrie CARP Chapter # 36Barrie 705-252-4756 National, non-partisan, nonprofit organization committed to advocating for people as they age, in matters affecting their rights, well being and welfare * members eligible for a range of products, ser ... [More]

Map RecordChabad Jewish Centre, Barrie

Map RecordChabad Jewish Centre, BarrieBarrie 705 417-1520 Provides the education and means to promote Jewish awareness, knowledge and practice through outreach, education and social services ensuring Jewish continuity Programs and services include: * Adult e ... [More]

Map RecordCoalition on the Niagara Escarpment

Map RecordCoalition on the Niagara EscarpmentHamilton 905-257-4585 Dedicated to promoting and protecting the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve offers a variety of ways to get to know, learn to love and decide to protect the Niagara Escarpment - Your UNESCO B ... [More]

Map RecordDying with Dignity Canada

Map RecordDying with Dignity CanadaToronto 416-486-3998 Advocates for assisted dying rules that respect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms * personal support to adults suffering from grievous and irremediable medical conditions, wishing to die on ... [More]

Map RecordEarth Day Canada

Map RecordEarth Day CanadaToronto Downtown 416-599-1991 National charity that inspires and supports people across the country to connect with nature and build resilient communities * leads an annual Earth Day campaign in conjunction with free, year-round p ... [More]

Map RecordEnvironment Network

Map RecordEnvironment NetworkCollingwood 705-446-0551 Non-profit environment education organization. Involved in various community projects and offers various direct programs and services including: * Home Efficiency Retrofit Progarm - this program is fo ... [More]

Map RecordEthnic Mosaic Alliance

Map RecordEthnic Mosaic AllianceBarrie 705-309-9033 Created by ethno-cultural leaders in Simcoe County * goal is to enrich Simcoe County communities by embracing, promoting and celebrating cultural diversity * working toward the creation of a Multicult ... [More]

Map RecordFair Vote Canada, Mailing Address, Simcoe County Chapter

Map RecordFair Vote Canada, Mailing Address, Simcoe County ChapterBarrie   A grassroots multi-partisan citizens' campaign for voting system reform * promote the introduction of an element of proportional representation into elections for all levels of government and througho ... [More]

Map RecordFierté Simcoe Pride

Map RecordFierté Simcoe PrideBarrie No public telephone number Fierté Simcoe Pride (FSP) is a volunteer group aiming to unite people in Pride across the County * as an organization, FSP continues a long tradition of LGBT organizing in Simcoe while working with ot ... [More]

Map RecordFilipino-Canadian Association of Barrie and Suburban Areas

Map RecordFilipino-Canadian Association of Barrie and Suburban AreasBarrie   Cultural association. Group helps one on one and/or in groups through seminars/orientations helping new immigrants learn about and access community services. Hold social functions open to the communit ... [More]

Freedom to Read Week, Book and Periodical Council

 Freedom to Read Week, Book and Periodical CouncilToronto Downtown Central 416-975-9366 Freedom to Read Week is an annual event held in February that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of ... [More]

Map RecordGerman Canadian Club. Barrie

Map RecordGerman Canadian Club. BarrieBarrie   Social club * holds events, bus tours, boat cruises and evening socials throughout the year * supports the activities of the German Twinning Committee of Barrie (Twin city is Zweibrüken) * holds Oktob ... [More]

Map RecordHelping Hands for the Homeless

Map RecordHelping Hands for the HomelessBarrie No public telephone number Assembles and delivers basic necessity packages to homeless people in Barrie * Accepts donations of basic necessities such as: * hats, mittens, socks, scarves, warm clothes and toiletries, knapsacks a ... [More]

Map RecordHuronia Transition Homes, La Maison Rosewood Shelter

Map RecordHuronia Transition Homes, La Maison Rosewood ShelterMidland 705-526-3221, Admin, Choices for Children and La Maison Rosewood ; 1-800-987-0799, Toll Free - South Simcoe ; 705-737-2884, Barrie An emergency shelter providing residential and non-residential supports to women and their children fleeing violence and/or experiencing homelessness. The shelter provides services en francais to wome ... [More]

Map RecordIrish Claddagh Club of Barrie and District

Map RecordIrish Claddagh Club of Barrie and DistrictBarrie   Club's main purpose is to preserve and encourage Irish heritage in Canada Various activities are planned throughout the year such as concerts, dances, corn roasts, golfing, bus trips, St. Patrick's Da ... [More]

Journey to Diversity Workplaces, Barrie - Mailing Address

 Journey to Diversity Workplaces, Barrie - Mailing AddressBarrie 705-481-1674 Project developed to create a workplace where diversity is championed and ethical, moral, and legal differences are respected * member of Volunteer Canada, Charity Village, and a partner with Get Inv ... [More]

Map RecordMaking Change, Mailing Address

Map RecordMaking Change, Mailing AddressBarrie No public telephone number Community organization led by a Board of Black Community members with an full time Program Director and dedicated local volunteers * Plan and coordinate Making Change activities, inclusion projects an ... [More]

Map RecordNational Council of Jewish Women of Canada - Simcoe County, Mailing Address

Map RecordNational Council of Jewish Women of Canada - Simcoe County, Mailing AddressInnisfil No public telephone number Volunteer organization * through service, education and social action works to ensure the rights of women, children, and families, the disabled and new Canadians are upheld * raises awareness of traff ... [More]

Map RecordNigerian Community in Barrie - Canada, Barrie

Map RecordNigerian Community in Barrie - Canada, BarrieBarrie   Non-political, non-religious group. Educate, provide support, and help individuals settle in Canada as they arrive. Help members navigate and transition effortlessly into their professions and careers ... [More]

Map RecordNottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Tiffin Centre for Conservation

Map RecordNottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Tiffin Centre for ConservationUtopia 705-424-1479 The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is a public agency responsible for carrying out a program of natural resources management within the Nottawasaga Valley watershed. The Nottawasaga ... [More]

Map RecordOne Church Alliston, Mailing Address

Map RecordOne Church Alliston, Mailing AddressAlliston 705-242-7278 Association of Christian churches, pastors and ministries in Alliston and area with a vision: * to foster awareness of the Christian community in Alliston * to act as a voice for the Christian communi ... [More]

Map RecordOne Church Barrie, Mailing Address

Map RecordOne Church Barrie, Mailing AddressBarrie 705-242-7534 Association of Christian churches, pastors and ministries in the City of Barrie and area with a vision: * to foster awareness of the Christian community in Barrie * to act as a voice for the Christian ... [More]

Map RecordOntario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer

Map RecordOntario Parents Advocating for Children with CancerBarrie 705-828-7965 OPACC is comprised of representatives from parent groups, parents, guardians, survivors, or close relatives of a child or teen diagnosed with childhood cancer in Ontario * OPACC's goal is to be the pa ... [More]

Map RecordPilipinong Migrante sa Barrie

Map RecordPilipinong Migrante sa BarrieBarrie   Promotes cross cultural education, and connects Filipino newcomers with needed local sevices * works to improve the lives, not only of the Filipino migrants but of the entire City of Barrie by buildin ... [More]

Map RecordPolish Alliance, Ladies Circle

Map RecordPolish Alliance, Ladies CircleSpringwater   Social group which preserves Polish cultural celebrations and traditions

Map RecordPolish Alliance, Barrie

Map RecordPolish Alliance, BarrieSpringwater   Social group which preserves Polish cultural celebrations and traditions, new members are welcome

Map RecordProsper Canada

Map RecordProsper CanadaToronto 416-665-2828 Assistance in developing programs which focus on financial literacy and coaching, helping people with low income to file taxes and access government benefits, improving access for low income people t ... [More]

Map RecordRamara Township, Infrastructure, Brechin - 2297 Hwy 12

Map RecordRamara Township, Infrastructure, Brechin - 2297 Hwy 12Ramara 705-484-5374 Dedicated to meeting legislated standards and guidelines in the maintenance of roads, sidewalks, bridges as well as municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.

Map RecordRedwood Park Communities, Barrie, Housing Programs

Map RecordRedwood Park Communities, Barrie, Housing ProgramsBarrie 705-881-1890 Affordable housing provider whose mission is to provide safe, affordable, hopeful housing where people thrive in supportive community. Housing initiatives include: * United House - Supportive housing ... [More]

Map RecordRescue Lake Simcoe Coalition

Map RecordRescue Lake Simcoe CoalitionAurora 647-267-7572 Environmental action group working to protect the future of Lake Simcoe * Goals of the Coalition are to: * Reduce the annual phosphorus loading to the lake to 44 tonnes by the year 2045 * Increase env ... [More]

Map RecordRyan's Hope, Mailing Address

Map RecordRyan's Hope, Mailing AddressBarrie No public phone number A grassroots volunteer-based organization that advocates for and supports people living with mental illness, substance abuse issues and experiencing homelessness. * Partners with Barrie Families Unite ... [More]

Map RecordScottish Connection

Map RecordScottish ConnectionBarrie   Scottish cultural fellowship club * outings * meetings include dance, song, poetry, history, news and a wee cup of tea with Scottish fare

Map RecordScottish Country Dancing Group, Barrie

Map RecordScottish Country Dancing Group, BarrieBarrie   Social group/class where participants, from beginner to experienced dancers, learn and practice Scottish Country Dancing

Map RecordSimcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness, Barrie - No Physical Address, Barrie Chapter

Map RecordSimcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness, Barrie - No Physical Address, Barrie ChapterBarrie 705-739-0485, Housing Resource Centre ; South Simcoe: 705-435-4900 ext 206 The Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness (SCATEH) is a local movement to prevent and end homelessness in Simcoe County through coordinated strategies, advocacy and awareness. As a Simcoe County- ... [More]

Map RecordSimcoe County Chinese Association

Map RecordSimcoe County Chinese AssociationBarrie No public telephone number Offers cultural, educational, social and recreational activities * facilitates integration and participation in Canadian society as well as preservation and promotion of cultural heritage * explores c ... [More]

Map RecordSimcoe County Federation of Agriculture, Simcoe County Administration Building

Map RecordSimcoe County Federation of Agriculture, Simcoe County Administration BuildingSpringwater 705-726-9300 ext 1224 A non-profit organization operated by farmers to assist farmers Services include: * scholarships * public relations * investigation into problems with agricultural properties * consumer awareness thro ... [More]

Map RecordSimcoe County Greenbelt Coalition, Mailing Address

Map RecordSimcoe County Greenbelt Coalition, Mailing AddressSimcoe No public telephone number Collaboration between various Simcoe County and provincial organizations that advocates for the expansion to the Greenbelt to better protect our water, natural heritage and farmland

Map RecordSouth Asian Association of Simcoe County

Map RecordSouth Asian Association of Simcoe CountyBarrie No public telephone number Promotes cross cultural education, and provides a platform to connect people with local services to enrich the lifestyle of the South Asian people. Organizes: * annual Diwali function in late October ... [More]

Map RecordSt Andrew's Society of Simcoe County, Mailing Address

Map RecordSt Andrew's Society of Simcoe County, Mailing AddressBarrie   Social organization promoting Scottish culture * organize social and cultural activities * assist those new to Simcoe County with the process of adapting and integrating into Canada ... [More]

Map RecordUkrainian Community in Barrie, Online/Web Service

Map RecordUkrainian Community in Barrie, Online/Web ServiceBarrie No public telephone number Designed for everyone who loves Ukraine and feels Ukrainian. An online place to communicate and get advice and support.

Map RecordUplift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, Barrie

Map RecordUplift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, BarrieBarrie 705-230-6001 Black and 2SLGBTQI+ led not-for-profit Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion based in Simcoe County, Ontario * works with community partners to UPlift the wellbeing of Black, 2SLGBTI+ people locally ... [More]
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