United Native Friendship Centre - Homelessness Outreach Program

Program:	Homelessness Outreach Program

Organizations:	United Native Friendship Centre United Native Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration

Phone Numbers:	807-274-8541

Fax:	807-274-4110


Email:	inquiry@unfc.org

Website:	www.unfc.org/homelessness-outreach-program

Address:	PO Box 752 Fort Frances, ON P9A 3N1

Street Address:	427 Mowat Ave Fort Frances

Location:	Functions as the main office of the United Native Friendship Centre located at Mowat Ave Closest intersection is at Mowat Ave and Church St Situated near Canada Border Services Agency

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm Drop In Centre: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm

Contacts:	Jennifer Kivimaki - Homelessness Outreach Worker 807-274-8541 * homeless@unfc.org

Service Description:	Provides programs and services for homelessness prevention and to assist individuals who are homeless Provides support in accessing available community services for the homeless Conducts street outreach to provide warm blankets and food to those in need Provides advocacy and referrals to needed supports Coordinates community presentations and workshops to raise awareness of homelessness Services also include: Food bank at the Friendship Centre Transportation, temporary shelter assistance and discretionary funds in emergency situations only as determined on a case-by-case basis Drop-In Centre during regular hours at the Friendship Centre

Fees:	None

Application:	Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form Emergency Discretionary Fund and Emergency Shelter: Must contact Homelessness Outreach Worker to make arrangements Emergency Transportation: Call office; transportation provided as soon as possible

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals and/or families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous people Emergency Discretionary Fund One time financial assistance to individuals requiring emergency funds for appliances, shelter, transportation or are at risk of utilities being cut off Individuals on verge of eviction due to non payment Emergency Shelter Individuals who require temporary shelter One time only to a maximum of 3 days

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 5-2-2025

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