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continued from p.6 Finding shelter Resources available in Halton: Where to seek assistance Help with transit costs Halton Women's Place is an organization providing shelter and crisis services for physically, emotionally, financially and sexually abused women and their dependent children and is dedicated to ending violence against women and children. Visit haltonwomensplace.com. Where to go for food Food for Life is an organization that delivers non-perishable food to more than 40 agencies, including food banks and churches. It has established outreach programs in low-income neighbourhoods and Halton Community Housing Corporations sites in Oakville, Burlington and Acton. Here a trained volunteer co-ordinator receives food deliveries, promotes the availability of the outreach program to the community and ensures that food is distributed equitably to those in need. Visit www.foodforlife.ca. Halton Region has a booklet listing where to access food programs and banks, including: · Acton Foodshare · Salvation Army in Milton · Fareshare Food Bank, Oakville · Georgetown Bread Basket · Kerr Street Ministries · Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre · Partnership West, Burlington This directory can be found on www.halton. ca or by visiting the Halton Regional Centre. The Halton Food Council, which encourages collaboration among food-related organizations, agencies, services, food producers and distributors, consumers, business and government to develop strategies food security, also has a list of local community resources. For more information, visit www.haltonfoodcouncil.ca. Income security If you need financial assistance, Halton Region offers a number of programs to individuals and families that require support. Information can be found on www.halton.ca/living_in_halton/ social_assistance. The Government of Canada also lists its income assistance programs on its website www. servicecanada.gc.ca. Halton Region, in partnership with Milton Transit, Burlington Transit and Oakville Transit, offers a monthly transit pass at a reduced rate for low-income residents. The Subsidized Passes for Low Income Transit (SPLIT) pass covers 50 per cent or more of the cost of low income students, adults and seniors. For more information visit www.halton.ca/split or dial 3-1-1. Other organizations that can help Community Development Halton is a nonprofit agency that's committed to social devel- 7 | Thursday, May 2, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Halton Region has an online tool that helps a person search for affordable housing in Halton communities. It also has information on how to apply, and information on other resources. Visit www.halton.ca and search "subsidized housing" in the Living in Halton tab. Habitat for Humanity Halton is a charitable organization that works to create and promote safe and affordable home ownership options with the aim of alleviating the cycle of poverty in the community. Through an application process, it offers a family a place to call home provided they pay their interest-free mortgage and contribute 500 hours of work to Habitat's programs. Habitat Halton then reinvests money made from each mortgage into construction of another home. It plans to build 10 homes this year, increasing the number of families who can benefit from its programs. Visit www.habitathalton.ca. Bridging the Gap/Bridge House programs offer transitional housing for youth in Halton who are between 16 and 24 years old. There are two locations in Burlington and Milton. Visit www. bridgingthegaphalton.ca. Halton Multicultural Council Transitional Housing for Newcomers has a temporary housing option for eligible newcomers in the community. Visit www.halton-multicultural.org Home Suite Hope Shared Living Corporation in Oakville provides transitional housing to a growing homeless population in Halton. Links2Care has offices in Acton and Georgetown that help people of all ages connect with community service programs. Milton Transitional Housing Corporation provides transitional housing to those in need in Milton. The Salvation Army Halton Lighthouse provides emergency shelter up to 30 days. Visit www.salvationarmyoakville.ca or call Halton Region at 905-825-6000 or 3-1-1 to get connected with an emergency shelter. opment for all members of our community. It does research and works within the community through two programs called Social Planning and Volunteer Halton. For more information, visit www.cdhalton.ca. The Halton Poverty Roundtable is a group comprised of 24 people from across the community who are working together to integrate community efforts to address poverty in Halton. 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