Downtown Mission of Windsor Inc
Site: Windsor - Victoria Ave
Service: Food Support and Mission Day and Evening Programs & Shelter Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN0365 | Last Modified: 06 Mar 2020 | Last Full Update: 06 Mar 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
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| Office Phone | 519-973-5573 |
| After Hours Phone | 519-962-5582 |
| Crisis Phone | 519-256-5000 (12 noon-12 am) Text - 741741 (2 pm-2 am) Chat - www.downtownmission.com/distress (2 pm-2 am) |
| Fax | 519-973-7670 |
| info@downtownmission.com | |
| Website | www.downtownmission.com |
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| Primary Contact | The Downtown Mission; Phone: (Business) 519-973-5573 ext 143; Email: info@downtownmission.com |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Multi-Service Agency providing services to the homeless and/or low income individuals General Services: * Homeless Community Meals * Coffee served daily * Emergency overnight Shelter Services (875 Ouellette Ave Location) Rear Entrance * Breakfast for overnight guests * Meals (Open 7 days a week for lunch) * Soup Kitchen for Dinner * Emergency food bank (875 Ouellette Ave location) * Clothing Bank (664 Victoria Ave location) * Diaper & formula program (875 Ouellette Ave location) * Shower Facility (No longer available at this location, showers are now available at the Wellness Centre at the 875 Ouellette Ave location) * Used clothing, hygiene products (664 Victoria Ave location) * Employment Training Services * Health Care Navigation Support * Peer Counseling & Referrals * Friday Church service * Information & referrals to other agencies * Dental Services geared to income is coming soon, appointments are being scheduled ahead (call for details and to schedule an appointment) Phone Use and Message Board for Homeless * clients are able to use the phone on the first floor. * A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures or warm up during Extreme cold temperatures |
| Hours | Business Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm Service Hours: Mon-Sun * 24 Hr service for Overnight Guests |
| Dates | 7:00am - 8:30am: Breakfast served to those who stay at Sanctuary 11:00am - 1:00pm: Drop-in hours, open to the public 11:30am - 1:00pm: Light lunch 4:00pm - 6:00pm: Drop-in hours, open to public 4:30pm - 5:45pm: Dinner 9:00pm - 7:00 am: Sanctuary shelter program at 875 Ouellette Ave |
| Areas Served | Essex County ; Windsor |
| Eligibility | * Homeless, Hungry and in need * Individuals seeking food and referrals to various community services |
| Application | * No ID required for meals * ID with income statement for food and clothing bank usage * Registration required for use of shower, call reception or walk-in for details |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | The Downtown Mission exists as a Place of Sanctuary. Provides emergency and outreach services to the homeless, hungry and disadvantaged. |
| Established | 1973 |
| Primary Executive | Ron Dunn, Executive Director, The Downtown Mission; Phone: (Business) 519-973-5573 ext 250; Email: ron@downtownmission.com |
| Alternate Executive | Rukshini Ponniah-Goulin, Director of Development, The Downtown Mission; Phone: (Business) 519-973-5573 ext 260; Email: rukshini@downtownmission.com |
| Funding | Donations |
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| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Victoria Ave and Wyandotte St W |
| Bus Routes | Crosstown 2 ; Central 3 ; Dominion 5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Ramp, Automatic entrance, Washroom, Elevator |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Mission Possible, quarterly newsletter |