Our Services

Christmas Hampers

BVO takes applications from people in our community who may need assistance and support over the Christmas holidays. Donations of cash, clothing and toys goods are assembled and hampers are prepared by a group of BVO volunteers. The hampers include gifts, clothing, festive foods and treats. The hampers are made available to approved applicants the week before Christmas. The names and addresses of all applicants are only known to our Executive Director.

Please note that BVO is only able to accept applications from families or individuals who reside in The Town of the Blue Mountains. Hamper applications will be available November 1st.

Contact:Executive Director
Phone:519-599-2577 ext 21
Fax:519-599-9979
Email:executivedir@bvo.ca

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Emergency Assistance

Emergency assistance may be provided for food, clothing, shelter and transportation. During the period of April 2006 to March 2007, we provided assistance to over 350 individuals or families. All requests are handled on a completely confidential basis - at BVO we respect your privacy. If you would like to make a donation of cash to support our emergency food services, you can call our Executive Director.

Contact:Executive Director
Phone:519-599-2577 ext 21
Fax:519-599-9979
Email:executivedir@bvo.ca

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Good Food Box

 

This monthly fruit and vegetable buying cooperative makes healthy food available at a very reasonable rate. Good food for good value! A family box can be purchased for $15.00 and a single box for $8.00 This program is available to anyone in our community. Available for anyone in our community. The boxes are picked up from Beaver Valley Community Centre on the 3rd Wed of the month from Sept - June. Call by the second Wednesday to get on the list.

Subsidy is available

 THE NEXT GOOD FOOD BOX PICK UP DATE IS WEDNESDAY MAY 15, 2013  PLEASE BE SURE YOUR ORDER IS IN BY FRIDAY MAY  10, 2013 BY CALLING 519-599-2190 OR EMAIL  preschool@bvo.ca

 

 

 

 

Contact:Sherrie lee
Phone:519-599-2190
Fax:519-599-9979
Email:preschool@bvo.ca

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Grocery Deliver for Seniors

Available to seniors living in Town of Blue Mountains, who do not have transportation or are recently home from the hospital.

 In partnership with Thornbury Foodland, you will be able to place an order with Foodland for groceries and a BVO volunteer will pick up the order and deliver it to your home. 

Please call for more details, as arrangements need to be made in advance for this service.

Contact:Executive Director-Carolyn Letourneau
Phone:519-599-2577 ext. 21 or Barb@519-599-3114
Fax:519-599-9979
Email:admin@bvo.ca
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    BVO Delivers

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Information and Referral

We maintain contact with other community and emergency service providers in our area. Referrals for individuals and families can be arranged as required. All personal information is confidential. At BVO, we respect your privacy.

By dialing 211  you will recieve live answer 24/7 Multilingual access to free confidential information about:

  • Government Programs
  •  Social and Health Services
  • Legal Assistance
  • Housing Supports
  • Transportation Services
  • Counselling Services
  • Children & Youth Services
  • Seniors programs
  • Community Groups and Programs

..................AND MORE............

http://www.communityconnection.ca/search-for-services.news.58.html

Contact:Executive Director
Phone:519-599-2577 ext. 21
Fax:519-599-9979
Email:executivedir@bvo.ca
Website:http://www.communityconnection.ca/search-for-services.news.58.html

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Recreational Funding

Want to send your child to camp; register them for swimming lessons; enroll them in hockey, skating, music, dance, soccer or art? BVO has a Recreational Funding service designed to help with the cost of all sorts of recreational activities for children up to 18 years of age.  Click on file below for a copy of our registration form.

Contact:Executive Director
Phone:519-599-2577 ext. 21
Fax:519-599-9979
Email:executivedir@bvo.ca

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Transportation

Transportation may be requested for medical, dental, legal and parenting appointments. This service is provided for a minimal fee of $5.00 and is available to any member of the community who is not covered by Home & Community Support Services or any other agencies.

Contact:Barb Swanson - Transportation Coordinator
Phone:519-599-3114

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Treasure Shop

 

 

The Treasure Shop is staffed by a large number of enthusiastic volunteers who will be only too pleased to help you find whatever treasure you might be looking for! We provide recycled clothing and quality house wares at very reasonable prices. Please visit us often.

If you are donating goods, we appreciate receiving clean, saleable items. Please DO NOT donate the following: strollers, car seats, cribs, playpens, microwave ovens, computers, TV sets, sharp knives, life jackets, protective helmets or mattresses. Please, no wire hangers or items that are soiled, ripped, rusted or broken. Due to lack of storage, we CAN NOT accept large items.

If you are unsure about an item, which you are thinking of donating, please ask a Treasure Shop volunteer or call us.

The Treasure Shop Hours are:

 Monday-Closed

Tuesday-10a.m.-3p.m.

Wednesday-10a.m.-5p.m.

Thursday-10a.m.-3p.m.

Friday-4p.m.-7p.m.

THE TREASURE SHOP WILL NOW BE OPEN

 EVERY SATURDAY FROM 10 AM TO 12PM

  STARTING MARCH 30,2013 UNTIL

AUGUST 31, 2013 FOR YOUR SHOPPING PLEASURE!

Contact:Treasure Shop - Volunteers
Phone:519-599-2577 ext 24
Fax:519-599-9979
Email:admin@bvo.ca
Website:http://www.bvo.ca

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Valley Visitors

BVO has a dedicated group of volunteers who provide visits to seniors and persons recuperating from illness. This service matches volunteers with persons who would like a friendly regular visit. If you would like to have a visit from on of our warm and friendly volunteers, or if you know someone who may benefit from a visit, please call  Elizabeth O'Brien.

Contact:Elizabeth O' Brien - Coordinator
Phone:519-599-5804

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