Ways that you can give or receive support in your community during COVID-19.
Ajax Council COVID-19 Special Response Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Town will be providing $25,000 in funding to groups delivering vital services and programming to our community’s most vulnerable in Ajax during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Special Response Fund can be accessed by not-for-profit organizations, community groups and charities providing that are providing COVID-19 relief to individuals and families in Ajax. This includes operations that provide meal, grocery and prescription medication deliveries, arts and educational support, mental health and well-being services. Groups can apply for up to $5,000. Fund Recipients
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Food Banks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
During this time it is important to know you can give or receive support for those in need. In Durham Region there are several Food Bank locations, for a full list visit the Durham Region Food Bank Locations. Ajax has the Salvation Army (905-427-7123) located at 122 Hunt St Ajax, ON L1S 1P5. |
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Grants Support for Community Groups | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Town is making its grants specialist available to Ajax charities, not-for-profits, and cultural and sport organizations requiring guidance and/or support developing proposals or applications for COVID-19 funding.
To access this service, the groups must be located in Ajax and serve our community. While this does not include writing or submitting applications, the Town’s grant specialist will provide overall guidance and support with navigating the application process, best practices and feedback on strengthening an application or proposal, and providing advocacy tips and the Town’s support wherever possible. The Grants and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator can be reached at kassandra.cruciano@ajax.ca or 905-619-2529, ext. 3327. This page will be updated with the most up-to-date information on eligibility criteria and application processes for each of the funding programs offered. Recent Funding AnnouncementsFederal
Provincial Supports |
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Health Authority Information and Resources - How to Protect Yourself | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Community members concerned about their health are asked to use the Ontario COVID-19 self-assessment tool to determine if they need to seek care.
Recommendations from Durham HealthTo reduce the spread of germs, including COVID-19, the Durham Region Health Department recommends that residents:
The Region of Durham Health Department advises that if you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19, and have recently returned from travel outside of Canada, please contact your health care provider and Durham Region Health Department at 905-668-2020 or 1-800-841-2729 A full list of recommendations is available at durham.ca/NovelCoronavirus. Websites
Phone NumbersDurham Region Health Department at 905-668-2020 or 1-800-841-2729 Durham Region Care MongersToll Free: 1-888-573-0982 A local volunteer support group to get supplies to those unable to get out due to self-quarantine, compromised immune systems, age 65+ or otherwise at risk. View attachments below for more information. |
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How You Can Help (Donations and Support) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thank you gifts for Ajax Pickering HospitalOfficial drop off locations for "Thank You” donations(e.g., gift certificates) for Ajax Pickering Hospital frontline healthcare employees. The locations have been set up to respond to the amazing generosity and support of the community. Please keep visits to the hospital to emergencies only. Drop off locations:
Resources in the CommunityThe Region of Durham has created a COVID-19 resources page outlining available supports and how residents can help during COVID-19. The page is updated regularly. Visit the page now at durham.ca/CommunityResources. |
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Hygiene Hub | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In partnership with the Region of Durham, the Town is providing services for unsheltered residents at two Ajax Hygiene Hub locations. Ajax Community Centre75 Centennial Rd. McLean Community Centre95 Magill Dr. Linked to a network of supports for vulnerable community members across the Durham Region, the hub provides:
All individuals accessing the hub will be actively screened for potential COVID-19 risk factors, and must follow Region of Durham Health Department protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Local outreach support agencies, shelters and overnight warming centres in Durham Region are open. For more information, visit durham.ca/EmergencyShelters. |
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Senior Support | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Seniors Centre Without WallsJoin us for Seniors Centre Without Walls (SCWW) Monday through Friday for a FREE interactive telephone-based program from the comfort of your home. Monthly themes include educational opportunities, health & wellness tips, workouts, trivia and more. Call in Mondays to Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. How do I participate in the calls? On the day and time of a chosen program you can use the “Steps to Connect” (on the next page) to call yourself into that program. View Programming Details and Calendar! Friendly Call ProgramTo support our seniors during COVID-19, the Town is offering a FREE weekly call from staff. The weekly check-in offers:
To register, call 905-427-8811 |
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