Get Help:
COVID- 19 Concerns:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
Hamilton COVID 19 Hotline
905-974-9848
Telehealth Ontario
1-866-797-0000
Mental Health Support
CAMH ConnexOntario
1-866-521-2600
CMHA Hamilton
https://cmhahamilton.ca/
Hamilton COAST Helpline
905-972-8338
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
https://kidshelpphone.ca/
Hamilton Public Health can be reached to register to be contacted for health and wellness assurance checks too.
Food Banks
Find a food bank in your area.
feedthehammer.com
The Caledonia District Foodbank is open Fridays from 9-12:30 am at 103 Inverness St, Caledonia These hours are subject to change. Please call ahead for more information: 905-765-9287
Music Industry
This fund supports Canadian musicians, many of whom who are currently out of work due to the cancellation of live concerts and events.
Unison Benevolent Fund: If you are a Canadian musician or industry professional needing help click here:
https://www.unisonfund.ca/
Government Aid
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html
Job Support
https://www.ontario.ca/page/jobs-and-employment
Funding
https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-emergency-assistance
Give Help
St Joseph’s Healthcare
Your hospital needs you more than ever before. Click here to find out how you can offer donations of PPE, make a cash donation or how to create your own virtual fundraising page in support of St Joseph’s Healthcare.
https://www.stjoesfoundation.ca/supplydrive/
Food Banks
Greater Hamilton Area: You can safely make a donation to Feed the Hammer from the comfort of your home. Did you know that for every $20 you donate, Feed the Need can buy $100 worth of food.
https://www.hamiltonfoodshare.org/how-you-can-help/donate/
Toronto: Support the Daily Bread Food Bank’s pandemic response efforts.
https://secure3.convio.net/dbfb/site/Donation2
Caledonia: The Caledonia & District Food Bank is in need of monetary donations to help keep their shelves stocked for the community. Monetary donation are appreciated and are accepted by cheque mailed to 103 Inverness St, Caledonia, ON N3W 1B5 or online.
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/caledonia-and-district-food-bank/
The Humane Society
The Humane Society of Toronto and Hamilton have their doors closed to the public but they continue to foster, house, feed and provide medical attention to the animals. Your help is appreciated:
https://www.torontohumanesociety.com/news-and-events/news/an-urgent-plea
https://hbspca.com/donate/ways-to-donate/
Support Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue of Haldimand County
http://www.whhrescue.com/how-you-can-help
For The Herd
For the Herd accepts monetary and In-Kind donations through our website. We still need your help, so please continue to support this cause and at the least please share. Here’s a tally on the generous offerings from our community.
More Deserving Charities:
There are many charities working with our local governments, WHO, and other agencies to stop the COVID-19 spread. Browse these charities leading efforts to support communities:
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/donate-to-coronavirus-outbreak-response/#communities
Music Industry
Unison Benevolent Fund: This fund supports Canadian musicians, many of whom are currently out of work due to the cancellation of live concerts and events.
https://www.unisonfund.ca/