Programs

Our Community Volunteer Free Tax Clinic is postponed.  Please visit again at the end of April for an update.

Due to the constant change of the COVID-19 crisis, the Volunteer Tax Clinic that was scheduled at the Salvation Army Burlington Community & Family Services will be postponed. At this time, we will focus on Food Bank support for the those in need. Please visit out site for any changes or updates.

Important Note: The Tax Season is being extended until June 1st.

If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, we will be offering a FREE Income Tax clinic from March 30 to April 30, right here at our Mainway office. The clinic will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
No appointment is necessary. Remember to bring all your tax slips and forms with you. If you have provided everything you need for your return, it will be e-filed for you while you wait.
Additional Tax Clinics can be found at the Burlington Central Library and at the office of Karina Gould, MP.
More information is available at 1-800-959-8281.

Program is CANCELLED for 2020.

LEAP: Low-income Energy Assistance Program

The Burlington Community and Family Services is an intake agency for the LEAP program.

Please follow this link.

To apply for Union Gas assistance, please call The United Way at 1-888-487-5327. Once you have completed their application you will be directed to contact our office to complete your application by providing supporting documents.

To make an appointment to apply for hydro assistance or to complete an application made through the United Way, please contact Elizabeth at (905) 637 3893 Extension 104.

Each year The Salvation Army Burlington CFS provides backpacks full of school supplies to students in kindergarten through to Grade 8. A simple application needs to be filled out when you visit our office. Successful applicants will pick up their backpacks August 20 or Aug 22 at The Salvation Army Church on Prospect Street. We are pleased to help promote better learning for the youth of today and the leaders of tomorrow.

Donations of supplies or backpacks can be dropped off at our Mainway office any weekday in July between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Winter Coat Giveaway Program: Again this year we will be providing warm winter coats for both children and adults who may be in need of a new one, or who may be experiencing winter for the very first time. All coats are like new, and gently used, yet clean and ready to wear.

The dates for COAT DISTRIBUTION are:

Thursday October 24th – Coat Distribution – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Friday October 25th – Coat Distribution – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday October 29th – Coat Distribution – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Thursday October 31st – Coat Distribution – 10:00am – 3:00pm
Friday November 1st – Coat Distribution – 10:00am – 12:00pm

The location of the Coat Giveaway is at The Salvation Army Church, 2090 Prospect Street, Burlington, (just east of Brant).

If you have a clean, gently used winter coat that you would like to donate, please drop it off at our Mainway location early in October. You can help us make a difference in someone’s life this winter.”

The Salvation Army Community & Family Services can make referrals for emergency shelter for anyone experiencing temporary homelessness. All referrals go through the Halton Region at 905-825-6000. Or, you may simply call 311.

For those who are in an emergency situation of loss (fire, flood, etc.), assistance with the purchase of beds and basic furniture items can be arranged through our Thrift Store. This type of assistance is always dependent upon the availability of such items at the Thrift Store.

We do not have a regular supply of used clothing at our Mainway site, however, in emergency situations we can provide clothing vouchers for the Thrift Store. Occasionally we will receive a donation of new clothing items that will be made available to our clients.