Services

Programs & Services

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Transportation

Services

Social

Programs

  • Friendly Calls

    Part of our Connecting Communities mandate, our Friendly Calls program is a great opportunity for anyone looking for more social connection. Engage in friendly conversation with a volunteer friendly caller on a regular basis. Check in, share stories and build a friendship!


    More Information


    Contact: 

    Michael Gardiner-Davis

    michael@routescc.org | 905-722-4616 x4

  • Technology Support

    Free technology support is available for Seniors in York Region! Learn about apps, programs, social media, online safety & more!


    In person group sessions are available regularly at The Link in Sutton or can be booked by organizations & groups offsite.


    1-on-1 sessions can be booked in person or over Zoom to cater sessions to your needs & wants!


    More Information


    Contact:

    Michael Gardiner-Davis

    michael@routescc.org | 905-722-4616 x4

  • Pen Pals

    Keep the art of writing alive! Share letters, artwork, postcards, and more with a member of the community! Build a new friendship, share stories and advice and be a bit more socially connected!


    More Information


    Contact:

    Michael Gardiner-Davis

    michael@routescc.org | 905-722-4616 x4

  • Brain Games Booklet

    A free booklet full of word games and puzzles to stimulate cognition and promote mental wellness! Booklets can be picked up in office or mailed out while supplies last.


    Ad sponsorship is available for interested businesses!


    More Information | Request A Book


    Contact:

    Michael Gardiner-Davis

    michael@routescc.org | 905-722-4616 x4

Essential

Services

  • Free Income Tax Clinics

     During tax clinics, Routes and partner organizations provide free income tax clinics to individuals and families living on a low income in Georgina and Newmarket. Clinic dates are posted early in the new year and clients call to confirm eligibility and book their appointment time.


    More Information (Coming Soon)


    Contact:

    Chris Ward

    communitytax@routescc.org

    905-722-4616 x 12

  • Community Lunch

    Every Wednesday at The Link in Sutton we hold a pay-what-you-can community lunch! Featuring a different ethnic flavour every week, there is always something new to try as we break bread with our neighbours!


    Catering, lunch sponsorship & community group opportunities are available as well!


    More Information | Good Food Collective


    Contact:

    Carolyn Grossi

    carolyn@routescc.org | 905-722-4616

  • Housing Support

    Routes' housing program includes a housing supports navigator, housing ambassadors, workshops, and the development of a roommate matching program for people seeking to rent or lease a room. 


    The Housing supports navigators provides short term case management to support people who are at risk of losing their homes, or have lost their homes. Supports include connections to services through a warm transfer.


    Referral Form | More Information


    Contact:

    Brooklyn Crittenden

    brooklyn@routescc.org | 905-767-5340

  • Cancer Prevention

    Cancer prevention ambassadors conduct outreach and workshops to provide awareness and resources to prevent cervical, colorectal and breast cancer.


    More Information (coming soon)


    Contact:

    Niv Bala

    niv@routescc.org | 905-722-4616 x 6

Community

Development

  • Community Events

    Check out the events calendar for Georgina or Newmarket to see upcoming events in your area!


    More Information

    Newmarket Event Calendar

    Georgina Event Calendar


    Contact:

    Karen Wabiszczewicz

    karenw@routescc.org


    Khalil Prescod

    khalil@routescc.org | 905-872-3659


    Michael Gardiner-Davis

    michael@routescc.org | 905-722-4616 x 4


    Sandra Hanmer

    sandra@routescc.org | 519-574-0061

  • Cultural Celebrations

    Celebrating the diversity of Georgina, special occasions such as Diwali, Ramadan, Pride, Chinese New Year & more are celebrated with a public event!


    More information


    Contact:

    Karen Wabiszczewicz

    karenw@routescc.org


    Sandra Hanmer

    sandra@routescc.org | 519-574-0061

  • Georgina CAT

    The Georgina Community Action Table (GCAT) is a collaborative planning table, created to address unique local issues and identify solutions for targeted geographic locations within Georgina. The Georgina CAT is  comprised of a broad spectrum of stakeholders and partners, including  resident ambassadors, community agencies, service providers, local municipalities, school boards, faith-based groups and York Regional Police.


    More Information | GCAT Website


    Contact:

    Karen Wabiszczewicz

    karenw@routescc.org 


    Sandra Hanmer

    sandra@routescc.org | 519-574-0061

  • Newmarket CAT

    The Central Newmarket Community Action Table (CNCAT) is a collaborative planning table, created to address unique local issues and identify solutions for targeted geographic locations within Newmarket. The CN CAT is comprised of a broad spectrum of stakeholders and partners, including residents, community ambassadors, community agencies, service providers, local municipalities, school boards, faith-based groups and York Regional Police.


    More Information | CNCAT Website


    Contact:

    Khalil Prescod

    khalil@routescc.org | 905-872-3659


    Sandra Hanmer

    sandra@routescc.org | 519-574-0061

Transportation Program

We help people who are dealing with life challenges to get to where they need to go. Apart from affordable transportation, we also offer a caring conversation along the way. 

We improve mobility options for those who experience transportation barriers, including seniors, people with disabilities, youth, and persons living on low income. Access to reliable and affordable transportation enhances the livelihood, economic stability and quality of life of all residents. 
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Accessibile Vehicle

Routes is excited to provide more options and accessible opportunities to get you where you need to go! 

Our accessible van is prepared to transport individuals with wheelchairs, scooters, walkers and the like! The process to book a ride and the fare for the ride operate identically to our standard transportation program. Removing barriers is key to keeping everyone in our community connected!
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Food Delivery Program

To tackle food insecurity in York Region, our volunteers deliver food hampers from various food pantries and community meals from churches across the region! A referral from the organization providing the food is required to obtain this service, which is 100% free of charge! 

Our Partners (as of November 2023):
Aurora Food Pantry, Richmond Hill Food Bank, Newmarket Food Pantry, Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank, York Region Food Network (Aurora), Ebenezer United Church (Markham), Trinity Anglican Church (Aurora), Maple Hill Baptist Church (Keswick) & Keswick Presbyterian Church
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Bus Trips & Charters

Enjoy weekly and monthly scheduled group trips to shopping centres, theatres and exciting social events.

Regular weekly trips include the Georgina Food Pantry & Keswick Walmart to support food security in Georgina!
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