Community Resources

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Updated Friday, February 5, 2021

New Resources

• Neighbourhood network winter opportunities - Check out Neighbourhood Network winter volunteer opportunities to step up and give back, today! Check it out here
• Newmarket Food Pantry - The Newmarket Food Pantry provides an emergency supply of four days of food to our clients, which includes fresh produce as well as canned, non-perishable items, baby needs, pet needs and toiletries. Visit the website here

Indigenous Culture & History

·      To learn about our Indigenous Culture & History, visit Newmarket.ca/Indigenous

 Inclusion Resources

• Children's Stories on Inclusion by Canadian Council of Rehabilitation and Work
• Guide for Accessible Travel by Canadian Transportation Agency for persons with disabilities to better plan and anticipate challenges in travel.

How Do I Access Resources?

For Individuals

• 211 Ontario – helping you navigate the networks of human services quickly and easily
  

For Businesses

• Town of Newmarket Business Assistance Concierge Program: are you a Newmarket business that has a question or needs assistance with COVID-19 related funding options or available resources? Submit an online inquiry and a Business Assistance Concierge will follow up with you. 
• Town of Newmarket COVID-19 Business Support: this Economic Development webpage is full of up to date helpful information about COVID-19 for Newmarket businesses. 
• Shop Local Gift Certificate Program: this is an initiative in partnership with the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce and Fan Saves Helps. Help support Newmarket businesses during COVID-19 by purchasing gift cards through this program. If you are a Newmarket business that has been affected by COVID-19 and you would like your business listed, please email shoplocal@newmarket.ca. 

Volunteer & Donation Opportunities - How can I help the community?

Now more than ever, we need to help each other out. Thanks to all who have offered to help the community during the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic. Here is how you can help these major community groups in Newmarket:

Newmarket Food Pantry

You can make an online donation to the Newmarket Food Pantry.  The Newmarket Food Pantry is able to purchase food directly from suppliers to meet the needs of the community. 

Inn from the Cold

Inn from the Cold offers various ways the community can assist. Please visit their donation page for more information.

Salvation Army – Northridge

Contact the Salvation Army – Central York Region Northridge directly to see how you can help them. You can also make an online donation to the Central York Region Northridge Community Church directly. If you or someone you know needs help, you can reach out to them as well.

United Way – Peel, Toronto and York Region

Make a donation online  to United Way (Peel, Toronto and York Region) to assist those in need during COVID-19. This donation will allow United Way to invest in resources that are needed the most. This includes basic needs for the community, help for seniors, community services and mental health support.

The Town of Newmarket is working with many local organizations who are helping to support the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on how you can help, please contact us at 905-895-5193.

What organizations are providing services to address COVID-19 needs in our community?

Who needs volunteer help? 

Areas in need are:  Blood donation, drivers for medicine and grocery delivery, telephoning isolated seniors

• Neighbourhood Network
  
• Spark Ontario – Discover volunteering opportunities and connect with non-profit organizations

Resources for Families & Individuals with Special Needs

• ConnectABILITY is a website and virtual community dedicated to lifelong learning and support for people who have an intellectual disability, their families and support networks. The core of the community is accessible, self-directed access to valuable information and tools, ready on demand.
  
  

Resources for Seniors

CHATS (Community & Home Assistance to Seniors)

• Expanding their Meals on Wheels Program to enable grocery and pharmacy pick ups, drives to shop for groceries, and shop and drop (driver shops and drops off at home)
• Launching Virtual caregiver support
• Launching Virtual group programs
• Volunteer to Call a Senior: Call 1-877-452-4287 to volunteer for CHATS – Community & Home Assistance to Seniors Telephone Reassurance program today.
  
  

Resources for Families, Children, Youth and Teens

• COVID-19 Fact sheet for Dogs & other Pets: Fact sheet & tips by the Public Health Ontario
  

• Voices of Youth:  Get inspired, share, act, react - hear from youth around the world and share your own story. 
• Finding our Power Together. A resource and network hub that connects young people from remote First Nations communities with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous allies in southern Ontario.  
• Straight-Talk about Teens:  a tool for parents and guardians by The Psychology Foundation of Canada. 
• Kids Help Phone:  Need help now? You can reach a Kids Help Phone counsellor 24/7 at 1-800-668-6868 or by text.  
• Time to Come In, Bear:  A Children's Story about Social Distancing by Children's Author, Kim St. Lawrence.
  

Working from Home Resources 

• Red Cross Canada: Self Care, Working from Home, Tips and Resources
  

Navigating the Digital World

• New to the Digital World?  Learn about digital literacy and gain confidence with orientation information, tools, tutorials and guides from Media Smart Canada 
• Real or Fake?  4 easy steps to spot fake information online with Break the Fake PSA campaign.
• Must read for Parents! Get a better understanding of what kids are up to on digital devices and how you can support as a parent with practical tools and tips!

Non-Medical Masks & Face Coverings

• All you need to know about non-medical masks and face coverings from the Government of Canada  
• Printer Friendly Instructions for making a sew and non-sew cloth face coverings from the U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention