Rideau Park United Church

SA&O Information Bulletin

Social Action and Outreach Committee
Rideau Park United Church
January, 2006

Centre 507 is housed in McLeod Stewarton United Church and is open to all who seek a safe, friendly and supportive environment. Centre 507 and the Association acknowledges the integrity of the whole person. As such they work at responding to the changing needs of the participants through a variety of programs and services. Individuals choose services appropriate to their needs and personal growth.

Centre 507 participants are members of our community who may be disadvantaged either economically or socially. Homelessness, mental illness, addictions, health concerns, poverty, unstable housing, unemployment or loneliness are examples of issues faced by our participants.

The Centre mission is to: maintain a safe & supportive environment; offer a broad range of free programs and services; offer advocacy, as well as referrals to government programs and community services; offer opportunities to socialize with other people; raise community awareness and promote education concerning issues participants face; offer opportunities to gain information and assist people in making informed choices.

Centre 507 relies on volunteer time and energy to offer many of our services, from our Board of Directors to individuals who volunteer to serve holiday luncheons;

Centre 507 accepts donations of practical items including clothing and hygiene supplies.

Any contributions are gratefully accepted (cheques made payable to Centre 507). Income tax receipts are provided.

For additional information, please contact:

“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?”     Micah 6:8