Chalmers Community Services Centre is a not for profit organization that provides emergency food, clothing and support without prejudice to the members of our community.
When Chalmers Community Service Centre opened in 1997, we were a small group of Chalmer's United Church members determined to fight local poverty in Guelph.
Homeless people and working poor in the city were without adequate food and support during evening hours. We became Guelph's only resource for afterhours community dinners and social programs.
Today, we are an incorporated organization funded by the United Church of Canada, the United Way, and many private donors and volunteers.
We provide those in need with a safe, non-judgmental environment where they have access to food and clothing, are able to meet new people, and receive the support they need to take their next steps forward.
We welcome anyone who is unemployed, underemployed, between jobs, or waiting for compensation.
We do not use means testing. That means the people who use our service never have to prove they require help.
Chalmers is a violence and judgment-free center. We offer a safe and comforting place for people who have run out of options.
Please visit the sections of our website to discover more about our services and find out how you can help with our vital work.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead