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 

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 Church Outreach 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 
• OWLS Program
  • Provide seniors an opportunity to learn new skills
  • Provide informal lessons to teach skills known to them
  • Engage seniors in meaningful activities while improving opportunities for social interaction
  • Focus is on skills and the ability for seniors to train other seniors in areas such as woodworking, knitting, baking or other life skills.
• Emergency Pantry:
  • program and facility meant to augment current services and is intended to meet specific needs. Its not a food bank but can offer help in emergency situations.