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Compassion Society of Halton is proud to be funded in part by:
United Way
Trillium Foundation
Aldershot Lions Club
Forestview - church without walls
Tapestry Church
Wellington Square United Church
Rotary Club of Burlington North
Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore
Halton Islamic Association
Compassion Society
484 Plains Rd. East, Burlington, ON
905-592-3722
Hours:
Monday and Friday
12:00 – 4:00 pm
Wednesday
12:00 – 7:00 pm
Seniors' Tuesdays
12:00 – 4:00 pm
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Compassion Society Updates
June 22nd, 9am to 12 noon, Grand re-opening!
Compassion Society has relocated to a new unit two doors down. We are proud of our new storefront which provides more space for visitors and volunteers alike to work, visit and browse. We will also be celebrating our multi-year funding from the Trillium Foundation and will introduce to you the space "Next Door" which is a complimentary service with a relaxed cafe atmosphere. Computers, chairs and coffee. Please celebrate with us.
AGM Monday June 25th 7:30 pm - Next Door 484 Plains Road East.
Please join us to learn about the work that we have accomplished over the past year, the exciting initiatives being undertaken as we move forward and to meet our incoming Board of Directors. Meeting will be held in the space Next Door to Compassion Society. Refreshments to be provided. For more information please contact Paul Millar or 905-825-2992 ext 224.
New Hours
Monday: 12 - 4
Tuesday: 12 - 4
Wednesday: 12- 5
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 12 - 4
Saturday: 12 - 3
Volunteer Spotlight - Suzanne Lightfoot
Every Wednesday Suzanne assists at our food table distributing fresh food and breads to our visitors. She treats everyone with respect, kindness and a gentleness and is well loved by all whom she encounters. For over a year, she has rarely missed a shift, and often brings her son, Jacob if he is off school. Thank you Suzanne, you are an everyday hero to the community!
History
Compassion Society has humble beginnings.
We started out in 2001 as one rack of free clothing in Mina Wahidi’s basement. Over eight years we have grown and now provide clothing, food and community referrals.
The growth process was made possible through the support of various community groups and individuals. These include Aldershot Presbyterian Church, who provided Compassion Society with its first public space, as well as the United Way who provided our first funding in 2006.
More recently, Compassion Society has received its charitable status and we appreciate the support of ForestView – church without walls for helping us in our organizational development. As we find ourselves in a recession, we believe that the services of Compassion Society are critical to helping people through tough times. The growing number of individuals and families that visit us is evidence of this need.
Drop Boxes
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Flyer
Please print and distribute our flyer... Compassion Society Flyer