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Organization:
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Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN)
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Phone Numbers:
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613-735-9573
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Address:
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c/o The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families
130 Pembroke St W, Suite 200
Pembroke, ON
K8A 5M8
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Intersection:
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Prince St and Pembroke St W
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Accessible Entrance with office on ground level
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Hours:
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By appointment only
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Public Contacts:
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Chela Breckon - Executive Director
chela@renfrewcountycpan.ca
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Service Description:
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A network of 62 organizations and over 600 individuals working together to eliminate the effects of child poverty in a manner that is empowering and inclusive
Works using a 3 pronged approach: * public education * advocacy * practical assistance through various programs created to help local children in need
Tools for School: provides backpacks, school supplies and shoes
Operation Snowsuit: collects and redistributes gently used and new snowsuits, boots, hats and gloves
Harmony for Renfrew County: offers art-based lessons to youth (12-18 yrs) using the pay-it forward model * creation and delivery of a School Inclusion Project in 8 schools, to assist with some school fees
Good EGG Program: Is supporting schools to build edible gardens, so that all children can learn to grow and have the opportunity to eat healthy nutritious food
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Meetings:
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Steering committee meets 4-6 times per year * other committees : Operation Snowsuit * Poverty Reduction Strategy * Fundraising * Festival of Trees |
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Fees:
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None * grants, fundraisers and donations as well as strong volunteer support. Please contact us if you can help by donating items, skills or funding
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Application:
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No referral needed, call, email, Facebook * see website for application for Tools for Schools and Operation Snowsuit
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must be parents and/or guardian (legal guardians) of children ages 17 and under * Harmony musical program serves youth ages 12-18 years old
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Renfrew County
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Last Updated:
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12/4/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=210595
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