Resources tagged with 'Transportation'

Provides an overnight shelter for adults experiencing homelessness.The gender inclusive 50-bed shelter offers units that have one or two dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathroom and showers. Services include:

• Showers
• Accessible units for individuals with physical mobility challenges
• Laundry facilities
• Overnight storage for personal belongings including bicycles
• Breakfast and light meal options such as sandwiches
• Transportation by a free shuttle bus to downtown is available each morning
• Referrals to community partner organizations for support services
• Pets can be accommodated if there are no other options for pet care
• Beds can be booked for up to 30 days at a time
• Transportation to and from the shelter from outside Charlottetown can be arranged, if required through the Shelter Support Line at 1-833-220-4722

Note: When wind chill temperatures reach -20°C or lower for two consecutive hours, the shelter opens at 4pm instead of 8pm.

Provides eligible older adults with financial assistance up to $1,800, depending on income, to help them pay for practical services that help them stay in their own homes. Services covered by funding include:

• General home maintenance
• Light house keeping
• Snow removal
• Grass cutting
• Meal preparation
• Transportation
• Communication devices such as smartphones, computer modem, and WiFi devices
• Complements supports provided to seniors by Home Care or family members for daily unmet needs
• Lifeline Medical Alert System