The Gathering Place is a service centre committed to building community, promoting equality, and providing nourishment. Members or Guests of The Gathering Place are people 26 years of age and older (including seniors). Guests may identify as homeless, living in undesirable housing, unemployed, income support recipients, low-income earners, victims of violence or having complex issues.
Members or Guests may have access to:
- Daily meals in St. John’s
- Out-of-the-Cold Shelter – for those who are homeless
- Personal Grooming – Public Showers or Baths, Laundry Services, Hair Care
- Clothing/household goods – Sewing services for minor clothing repairs, Clothing household goods boutique
- Drop-In Centre
- Message center for Guests who have no fixed address
- Other services provided by professionals such as nurses, social workers, dentists (wait list) and more