Jimmy Pratt Memorial Outreach  CentreGeorge Street United Church

Physical Address: 130 George Street West, St. John’s, NL A1C 5L4 

Mailing Address: 25 Buchanan Street, St. Joh’s, NL A1C OA4 

Tel: (709) 726-8775             Email:contact@jimmyprattcentre.ca       Website:jimmyprattcentre.ca        
Fax: (709) 726-8780 

Mandate:

To provide food, companionship and support to those facing homelessness or poverty.

Target Population:

Individuals in the downtown core of St. John’s.

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

  • Part of George Street United ChurchOutreach Programming 
  • Friendship Corner: Visitors can relax and watch some TV or a video, or even surf the internet. 
  • Computer Access Program: Computer access is available for those who want to search for jobs, send an e-mail or just browse the internet. 
  • Hot lunch every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
  • Soup Kitchen 
  • Hot Breakfast every Monday Morning for the winter months (Jan-Mar) from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. 
  • Senior’s Inclusion Program Committee (SIPC): Delivers regularly scheduled programs and special events from the outreach centre. Objectives of the Senior’s Inclusion Program are:
    • Provide a venue for social interaction 
    • Provide an exercise program suitable to their age groups 
    • Create a welcoming and friendly environment 
    • Offer healthy lunch menus each week 
  • Hot Soup Cool Jazz Fundraiser: Gourmet soup competition in support of ending poverty and homelessness in our community.
  • Gifts with Vision:Jimmy Pratt is one of the registered charities included in the Gifts with Vision Calendar—a national program coordinated by the United Church of Canada.