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Fast Facts. The Gathering Place is a community service center Builds community Promotes and provides the necessities of daily life Sisters of Mercy and Presentation Sisters Vision. Who Do We Serve?. Individuals who Are homeless Are in less than desirable conditions
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Fast Facts • The Gathering Place is a community service center • Builds community • Promotes and provides the necessities of daily life • Sisters of Mercy and Presentation Sisters • Vision
Who Do We Serve? • Individuals who • Are homeless • Are in less than desirable conditions • Have limited social support • Come from all over the island
Services Offered • Basic needs: • Meal program, serving about 200 plus hot meals a day • Clothing boutique • Laundry facilities • Showers • Laundry • Hair care • Security
Services Offered • Second level – access to professional services • Social work & nurses from Eastern Health • Primary health care collaborative • Three physicians • Advanced Education and Skills • Client service officer
Services Offered • Third level – Empowering services • Computer access • Adult literacy • Social enterprise
Guest Demographics • 800 guests, aged 25 or older • From all over the province, and even outside of it • Many have barriers, such as mental health illnesses • Common factor of living in poverty • Why registration?
Volunteer Demographics • 500 volunteers assist the guests and employees • From various backgrounds and life experiences • Can serve as companions to guests • Can also help with administrative duties • Volunteer Coordinator