Community & Family Programs
The Salvation Army helps people in York Region through its faith based community and social services. We are here to help you. Contact any one of our offices in either Newmarket, Georgina, Richmond Hill or Markham to inquire about services + ministry available to assist you.
Homelessness Prevention and Rent Bank Program
This program’s goal is to aid in the prevention of homelessness for York Region residents. The aim is to provide “one time” financial assistance to those at risk of losing their home, the homeless or those living in temporary
shelter. Support is also provided to people for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining affordable housing.
Call for more information on qualifying and to inquire on making an appointment. Read more...
Living Free Support Group Ministry
This recovery support program is designed to assist you to develop a healthier lifestyle. Support group meetings are held weekly and operate for periods of 8 to 13 weeks. Contact us about registering for our next
meeting.
GriefShare
A seminar & support group assisting people struggling with the death of someone close.
Overcoming Anger
A support group and class-based program for people struggling with issues of anger. (Click for brochure & application)
Financial Wellness
Helping people struggling with debt, or who are just having trouble making ends meet.
Get Fit
A weekly fitness program in a social and fun setting that can help ease you into an exercise regimen and weight-loss direction.
Meetings are held at The Salvation Army, Northridge Community Church, 415 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket. Read more...
Emergency Food Bank & Help Centre
Open Monday and Thursday mornings and by appointment only. Call to book a time to meet with our Coordinator to review your situation and how we can help you whether with food, clothing, furniture, advocacy or through other support.
Click for Help Centre Assistance Application
Christmas Assistance
The Salvation Army operates one of the largest Christmas Assistance & Relief programs throughout Canada and here in the communities of Newmarket, Aurora and East Gwillimbury. Applications from families and individuals in need are accepted after November 1st for food, clothing and toy assistance.
Donations of food and new, unwrapped toys are always needed in support of the hundreds of families that apply each year. Download our Christmas Assistance Program brochure or call us to register your own toy drive or to get involved in one of our many partnering opportunities such as Family Sponsorship or Christmas Tree Tag program.
Click for Christmas Assistance Application if you need assistance at Christmas.
Financial Counselling
As part of our Recovery Ministry, The Salvation Army Northridge Community Church offers a Financial Recovery Program that will help families and individuals learn how to better manage their finances though a simple method that instructs and teaches us how to make priorities and live within our means. See first hand a solution to living in freedom from debt.
Courts & Justice Programs
Are you, someone you know or a family member dealing with a criminal charge, conviction or lesser misdemeanour? Call to inquire about meeting with one of our own Salvation Army Court Chaplains to discuss your options and if guilty, how you can commit to a plan of social justice or reparations through community service. The opportunity to turn your life around today is waiting for you. Let us help.
Drug-Proofing Your Kids
Can parents stop their children from trying tobacco, alcohol or illicit drugs? The answer is NO however, parents can be more effective at influencing their children’s choices. Risk taking is a normal part of adolescence. Through this program, parents learn practical ways that are proven to help reduce the risk of drug abuse. Call us to learn more.
