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Organization:
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Canadian Red Cross - Woodstock/Oxford Branch
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Address:
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77 Finkle St
Woodstock, ON
N4S 3C9
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Service Description:
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Offers support for international and national relief efforts and delivers local community-based programs that help vulnerable people in Canada and around the world * volunteers always welcome and can find more information by contacting the branch
International Relief - Assists the world’s vulnerable populations through disaster relief, development, preparedness and prevention * accepts charitable donations
Humanitarian Issues Promotion (H.I.P) - For youth * to learn about world humanitarian issues * develop leadership skills and participate in humanitarian activities
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Community Health Services
- Provides customized community health services for clients who are ill, elderly or living with a disability
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Disaster Management Services
- Volunteers assist people affected by personal or large scale disasters * work in close partnership with governments and other humanitarian organizations following a disaster to provide people's basic needs
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Home Equipment Loan Program (H.E.L.P)
- Rents equipment (short term-three months) for the care of clients at home including: crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, etc
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Injury Prevention and First Aid Programs
- Branch classes offer first aid training, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), child safety, water safety and babysitting courses at scheduled course times
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Restoring Family Links
- Program helps Canadians re-establish contact with immediate family members after separation due to war, external conflict or other international crisis
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Transportation Services
- Pre-arranged transportation is available for medical and therapy appointments, to day programs and social trips
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Fees:
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Set fee for safety and transportation * donations accepted
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Application:
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Self referral or through South West Community Care Access Centre for those who meet eligibility criteria
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Eligibility varies depending on the program or service
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