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The Program Center

We offer a variety of drop in style programs throughout the week for those living in the Barton Village Community.
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We are here for our community! Please come visit, as long as you are symptom-free. If you are feeling sick at all, please stay home to help end COVID.

Coffee is on and connections are happening at 349 and 351 Barton St. E.

Our café and store are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 – 4, so feel free to stop by during those times to shop, have a coffee and some friendly conversation.

Disposable masks are available for all, and still strongly encouraged, thanks to United Way Hamilton & Halton.


Reaching out together, with love and respect,
in Jesus' name.



Current Needs

Donations are open!

    • We accept donations of:
  • clothing in good condition (without stains or rips or tears)
  • Unused/New underwear
  • socks
  • coats
  • shoes
  • boots
  • bedding linens such as sheets, comforters, etc.
  • towels
  • hygiene products such as toothbrushes, razors, etc.
Please be advised we are unable to take donations of furniture or any children's items/clothing    

What People Are Saying

  • Helping Hands is a blessing from God to help those people that are less fortunate. I have been going there for 11 years now and I have met the most loveable people there. Thank you HHSM for all that you do.
    ~Steve,
  • What's good about helping hands is they help a lot of people with clothing and coffee and chit chat. They have different groups throughout the week and I think for myself it's helpful to come down here.
    ~Donny,
  • Helping hands serves Hamilton’s community. Most important the need for belonging is met. Individuals may share coffee, tea, pastries and other light treats while conversing and sharing thoughts.  Helping hands has outreach workers who assist individuals coordinate life plans and a nurse to address medical needs. A clothing store is also  available free of charge for clothing needs. All are welcome at helping hands.
    ~Robert,

Specific Needs

This week, we are most in need of...

For our cafe:
Sugar
Whitener
For our clothing bank:
Clothing:
Men's
Underwear in new/unused condition
pants, especially jeans and track pants
tee shirts
shorts
tank tops
spring/summer jackets
Running shoes
Steel toed boots sizes 9, 10, 11
Women's
Underwear in new/unused condition
tee shirts
shorts
tank tops
spring/summer jackets
Running shoes
Steel toed boots sizes 9, 10, 11
Unisex:
Belts
Socks (both new and used)
Hygiene Items:
Men's
deodorant
Women's
deodorant
razors
Unisex:
miniature shampoo bottles
large shampoo bottles
Queen and Double sized sheets
Blankets
Towels
 

Store Hours

Monday 1-4pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 1-4pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 1-4pm
Saturday CLOSED
If you require support accessing vaccinations, someone will be available at 351 Barton Street East Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4pm to help you.

Program Center

Our programming includes:

Women’s Bible Study
Wednesdays 10-11:30 am

Ladies Group
Thursdays 12 – 2:30 pm

Men’s Social
Thursdays 10:30 am – 12 pm

Barton Café
Fridays 7 – 9 pm

The following programs are currently paused:

Barton Barber
1 Monday a Month 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (by appointment)

Intro to Worship
Sundays 2 – 3:30 pm

We hope to get each program back up and running as soon as we can safely do so.

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

– Micah 6:8 (The Bible)

©2020 Helping Hands Street Mission
Charitable Registration No. 853550820RR0001
349 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X8 | 905-522-HAND (4263) | info [at] hhsmhamilton.com