Banff Avenue Community House
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0760 | Last Full Update: 25 Feb 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Banff Community House ; CV19 ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bank St and Walkley Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Ramp |
| Parking | Free occasional parking on the street |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (21 Apr 2020): Food bank for the residents of Banff/Ledbury area. Clients must call 613-739-5702 for arrangements. Clients must also call ahead to schedule a time of access to phone/laptop/internet. All other programs and services are suspended until further notice. This information is regularly updated on their website page. Provides support (recreation, education community development and social services) to individuals, children/youth and families in the Ledbury/Banff social housing communities Core programming and services: early learning preschool programs * $1000 bursaries * homework club * computer/Internet access * Children Clothing Cupboard * youth programming and council * food programs (Fruit and Vegetable Distribution and Emergency Food Cupboard) * adult drop ins * community development initiatives |
| Hours | COVID-19 -- Food Bank call-in Wed-Thu 10 am-12 noon, pick-ups Wed-Thu pm * Access to laptop/internet/phone call-in Tue 10 am-12 noon, use of service Tue 1 pm-4 pm * Administration Mon-Fri 10 am-12 noon |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Boundaries | Ridgemont Terrace area (Banff/Ledbury Avenue) |
| Eligibility | Ledbury social housing community |
| Application | Call or drop in To locate the food bank serving a region, use the Ottawa Food Bank locator by clicking here. * NOTE: be aware the postal code may direct callers living close to a boundary to the wrong food bank. Always inform the callers of this possibility. The clients should provide their address to ensure they are oriented towards the right resource. If you are unsure of a referral, call the Food Bank. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Certificates/Forms Assistance ; Children's Clothing ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ; Early Literacy Development Programs ; Fax Machines ; Food Banks ; Homework Help Programs ; Neighbourhood Multipurpose Centres ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Prejob Guidance ~ Adolescents ; Preschools ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; School Readiness Programs ; Soccer ; Student Financial Aid |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-739-5702 |
| Fax | 613-739-0235 |
| banffhouse@hotmail.com | |
| Website | www.banffcommunityhouse.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Gwendy Herring, Senior Program Administrator |
| Primary Executive | Sylvie Manser, Executive Director |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1989 |
| Funding | City / Town - City of Ottawa ; Provincial - Trillium Foundation ; Grants - Community Foundation of Ottawa ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 886176940 RR0001 ; United Way ; Private ; Local churches |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Flyers * brochure |
| Resources | Website, computer, Internet access |