COVID-19 Resources - Clients/Individuals
"Let us consider how loving our clients might manifest itself within our community, and also beyond it."
Read Restore's Community Support Plan for COVID-19
Support Through Restore Canada During COVID-19
- Telephone and/or Virtual Safe-Checks
- Grocery delivery
- Pharmacy delivery
- Other
Federal and Provincial Resources
The COVID-19 situation is constantly changing as are the federal and provincial resources. Below is a list of some of those resources as announced by the varying levels of government.
Disclaimer: The documents on this resource page are only current as of 03/30/2020. Please refer to Canada.ca or your local public health office for updated information, resources and protocols.
Canadians Financial Support - Canada.ca
The following list is a first cut summary of some of the financial relief measures.
Support Option |
Notes |
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GST Credit
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Automatic when you file your taxes |
Child Tax Benefit Top Up
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Automatic |
Student Loan Payment Deferral
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Call your financial institution to discuss options |
$305 million Indigenous Community Support Fund
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$200 million Provided for Community Resources
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Ontario's municipal service managers will determine local needs and distribute funding, ensuring clients are receiving the support they need |
Ensured Mortgage Protection Program
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Call your financial institution |
Bank Support
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Call your financial institution |
Personal Income Tax
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File ASAP to get max benefits however, do not rush to pay if you owe |
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
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Community Support Services for Senior
CHATS (Community and Home Assistant to Senior)
Call: 905 713 6596
Website: chat.on.ca
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association
Telephone: 416 502-2323
Website: carefirstontario.ca
Public Health Links
York Region Public Health
Public Health Ontario
Public Health Agency of Canada
Other Resources
Ontario Ministry of Health
World Health Organization (WHO)
Centre for Disease Control (CDC)
Ontario College of Family Physicians
Yorkworks Job Listings
Volunteer Opportunities
COVID-19 Care Givers
During COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, our Care Givers will be providing help and support while keeping safe distances from our clients. Our COVID-19 Care Givers can help those in need by doing telephone and/or virtual safe-checks, grocery pickup and delivery, pharmacy/medication pickup and delivery, other supports determined by the Care Coordinator.
Become a COVID-19 Care Giver
Care Planners
Care Planners are the hands and feet of Restore Canada, they are the volunteers that interact one-on-one with our clients. Care Planners are trained in the Restore Method of Care to demonstrate the compassion of Christ and must be willing to connect and journey with people who are in distress.
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Care Givers
Care Givers are those in the community who are able to give practical help to our clients. Care Givers can be those with expertise or experience in particular areas and are willing to offer them for free or at a reduced cost to people in need. Care Givers can also be anyone willing to offer practical help such as driving them to appointments, picking up groceries or medication, etc.
Register as a Care Giver
Donate to Restore
Restore Method of Care Canada has established a COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund to aid in the increased efforts needed to keep our vulnerable population safely at home during this challenging and worrisome time.Donate to the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund