War Amputations of Canada (The)
Record #:
BRA2551
Last Modified:
16 Aug 2023
Last Full Update:
16 Aug 2023
Record Details
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWarAmps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewaramps/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWarAmps Website: www.waramps.ca YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheWarAmps |
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Description & Services
| Alternate Name | War Amps (The); CHAMP |
| Description | Since its founding in 1918, The War Amps has grown from assisting war amputees – whom we still serve – to all amputees, including adults and children. The public’s support of the Key Tag Service, which returns lost keys to Canadians, funds our essential programs and services for amputees in the Peel region and across Canada. The War Amps many programs provide amputees with financial assistance for artificial limbs, peer support, advocacy and information about life as an amputee. Charitable Registration # 13196 9628 RR0001 |
| Hours | 8:30am-4:30pm (After Hours Customer Service Available) |
| Areas Served | Canada ; Greater Toronto Area ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Canadian amputees |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; French |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | 1 Maybrook Drive Scarborough, ON Canada M1V 5K9 |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 416-412-0600 (Toronto) |
| Fax | 1 800-219-8988 |
| After Hours Phone | 1 800-250-3030 |
| Toll Free Phone | Customer Service 1-800-250-3030 |
| customerservice@waramps.ca | |
| Website | www.waramps.ca |
| Primary Executive | Dave Saunders, Chief Operating Officer, The War Amps - Key Tag Service; Phone: 1-800-250-3030 |
Other Details
| Established | 1918 |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Donations ; The War Amps is funded through public support of Key Tag and Address Label Service. The Association does not receive government grants. |
| Service Level | (20) Regional Government ; (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Subjects
| Subjects | Amputees ; Children ; Financial assistance ; Occupational health and safety ; Physical rehabilitation ; Prostheses ; Safety ; Veterans |