SHELLDALE FAMILY GATEWAY

1. SERVICES/PROGRAMS OFFERED

1.1. EarlyON Programs for Parents and Children from birth to 6 years old. Includes programs in nutrition, literacy and numeracy (school readiness), infant massage, etc.

1.2. Youth Programs for students in Jk and up. Includes daily breakfast club, afterschool programs (sports, crafts, and leadership skills).

1.3. Community Programs for All Ages, including Women's Circle, Community Garden, and Breakfast Club.

1.4. Partner Programs for Ages 19 and up. Includes programs in digital literacy, parenting, skill upgrading, etc.

1.5. Openly invites members of community to contact the centre if they do not see a program that interests them.

2. ACCESSIBILITY OF SERVICES/PROGRAMS

2.1. The services are aimed at benefiting the members of the community.

2.2. Programs are listed as free

2.3. Some programs require registration, some are drop-in.

2.4. Programs are all offered at the Centre

3. CONTACT INFORMATION

3.1. Location: 20 Shelldale Crescent, Guelph, Ontario N1H 1C8

3.2. Phone:(519) 824-8498

3.3. Email:[email protected]

4. MISSION, VALUES, VISION

4.1. MISSION: “To welcome and support children and families living in Onward Willow, providing programs, services and leadership opportunities to nurture a better future and a healthy community.”

4.2. VALUES: "We are passionate about creating a culture of hope by respecting and including all.”

4.3. VISION: "Build a better world through building a better community.”

5. EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND CULTURAL AWARENESS

5.1. Programs are multicultural, and community driven reflecting the ever-changing nature of the neighbourhood.

5.1.1. Offers programs and support in 29 languages

5.2. Offers Programs in Partnership with Immigrant Services, Action Read, Public Health, Family and Children's Services, Guelph Police Services, Upper Grand District School Board, City of Guelph, and more.