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                                            Organization: 
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                                        Refuge Youth Outreach Centre (The)
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                                            Phone Numbers: 
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                                        905-404-2420
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                                            Fax: 
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                                        905-404-1910
                                         
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                                            Address: 
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                                                    357 Simcoe St S Oshawa, ON L1H 4J2 
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                                            Intersection: 
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                                        Simcoe St S and Olive Ave
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                                            Location: 
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                                        Oshawa (Downtown)
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                                            Accessibility: 
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                                        Not Wheelchair Accessible
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                                            Hours: 
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                                        Mon-Fri 9am-3:30pm and 6pm-8pm
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                                            Executives: 
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                                        Clarence Keesman - Executive Director 905-404-2420 ext 223 * ckeesman@refugeoutreach.com
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                                            Public Contacts: 
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                                        Cindy Mills  - Facilities Office Manager 905-404-2420 ext 224
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                                            Service Description: 
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                                        A drop-in centre for homeless and street youth * breakfast and lunch are provided * laundry and shower facility available. 
  Programs include:
 - Wilderness Rocs - This program allows youths to experience camping, cooking over an open fire, and enjoying an environment many have never experienced.
 - In Another's Shoes - School children are given a presentation on youth homelessness and street life. The purpose of the program is to open the eyes of the at-risk children/youth to the harsh and cold reality of street life.
 - Rec Room - A Friday night drop-in program where youth can enjoy food, movies, games and a safe place to hang out.
 - Levis Table - Builds
community by preparing a healthy dinner, eating, praying and studying God's
word together. 
 - Housing First - A direct support program that has helped thousands across Canada find housing and housing stability in their lives
 
   
                                         
                                         
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                        
                            
                             
                            
                            
							
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                                            Fees: 
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                                        No fees
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                                            Eligibility / Target Population: 
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                                        Youth between 16 and 26 years of age.
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                                            Languages: 
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                                        English
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                                            Area Served: 
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                                        Durham Region
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                                            Last Updated:
                                        
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                                        9/19/2025
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                                            Service Profile Web Address:
                                        
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                                        eng/displayService.aspx?id=51255
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