Lakeshore Community Outreach Centre Inc

Compass (The)

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Record #: CMH0198 Last Modified: 09 May 2013 Last Full Update: 09 May 2013
Record Details
Social MediaWebsite Website: www.thecompass.ca/
SOCIAL_MEDIA_ICONWebsite
Phone
Office Phone905-274-9309
Address/Location Info
Address310 Lakeshore Rd W
Mississauga, ON L5H 1G8
 
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Located In CommunityMississauga
IntersectionLakeshore Rd W; about 2 blocks W of Mississauga Rd at the corner of Benson Ave.
Transit InformationMississauga Transit: any Lakeshore Rd bushttp://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/publictransit
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Persons in a wheelchair would require minimal assistance
Description/Eligibility/Service Details
DescriptionCommunity drop-in centre * short-term food-bank * provides counselling * English as a Second Language (ESL) classes * employment counselling *lunches on Tuesday* coffee mornings * summer BBQ's * Healthy Living Program, * information and referral services * women's groups * volunteer opportunities, computer use and computer classes
Hours*Mon 3 pm-8 pm 
*Wed 2 pm-5 pm 
*Fri 12 noon-5 pm 
*ESL Mon 9:30 am-11:30 am 
*Lunch on Tues 11:30am to 1pm 
*Coffee Time Thur 9:30 am-11:30 am
DatesAll year
Areas ServedMississauga - S of the the QEW between Winston Churchill Blvd & Cawthra Rd
EligibilityYouth, adults, seniors
ApplicationDrop in for referrals and counselling
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; Call for languages
Contact Information
E-Mailinfo@thecompass.ca
Websitewww.thecompass.ca
Primary ContactElaine McCarthy, General Manager
Alternate ContactElisabeth McGregor, Social Worker - Intake
Primary ExecutiveAndrew Briggs, Chair of the Board
Volunteer CoordinatorElaine McCarthy, Volunteer Coordinator
Other Info
Print MaterialInformation pamphlet & folders
Established2002
ElectionsAGM April
FundingFundraising ; Donations ; Local churches
Service Level(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Subjects
SubjectsCounselling ; Drop-in centres ; English as a second language ; Food banks ; Information and referral
Broader TermsEducation ; Educational programs ; Home support ; Instructional programs ; Language instruction