Welland’s Business Directory

A childcare organization providing ’quality early learning for children in the Niagara Region’. We have 22 child care centres in the Niagara Region.

Gymnastics training facility for children, 18 months to 16 years at kindergym, recreational, advanced, developmental, competitive, pre-competitive, provincial levels

Charitable, non-profit organization that provides positive mentoring programs to children ages 6 to 18 years within service area of Welland, Port Colborne, Pelham, Wainfleet and Greater Fort Erie. Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower children and youth to achieve their full potential through positively mentored relationships that exemplify mutual respect, trust and care. Vision: Every child in South Niagara who needs a Mentor, has a Mentor. We are always looking for volunteers for the following: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Big-for-a-Day, In-School Mentoring, Go Girls!, Game ON!, Group Mentoring and Events. Please contact the organization or visit us online if you are interested or you would like to know more about what we do.

Banquet hall.

Church ministry.

CERF Niagara offers bilingual employment services for the Niagara region. If you are unemployed, underemployed or looking for a career change our counselors will help you with your job search.

A non-profit, French-speaking service club.

We assist individuals with disabilities to find competitive, sustainable paid employment. We are an approved ODSP service provider. Individuals do not have to be in receipt of ODSP income support to access services. Supports may include assistance with resumes, cover letters, job interview skills, one to one job search assistance, the direct referral to job leads and the scheduling of interviews with employers and some job coaching. We work with individuals to identify the employment supports they require in order to remove barriers to employment and to assist individuals in reaching their employment goals

Provide services and supports to people in Welland/Pelham who have intellectual disabilities. Supports are provided in areas of preschool, vocational, residential, family support, social skills and recreation/leisure.

Provide supports and services to pre-school children who have special needs - emphasis locating nearest care centre. Located within the ACW Woodlawn Child Care Center, Niagara College campus, the program works in partnership with 18 childcare centres in Welland, Port Colborne, Wainfleet, and Pelham. There is a Bi-lingual Resource Teacher that provides bi-lingual resource teacher support to French childcare centers in the Niagara Region.

Cultural organization.

A charitable, Catholic organization that donates to a variety of causes and organizations.

Biblical Counselling for individuals, couples & families by qualified counselors, helping people see circumstances through the lens of scripture; grief, anxiety, depression, past abuse, addictions, pornography, marriage, relationship & post abortion. We also perform Pregnancy tests & Options Support.

Downtown Welland’s full service career and employment centre offering services to all unemployed or under-employed individuals. Services include: One-on-one career counselling, resume development, employment readiness workshops and skill training certification programs. For employers we offer FREE job postings and hiring / recruitment services on-site as well as HR support services.

North Welland’s full service career and employment centre offering services to all unemployed or under-employed individuals. Services include: One-on-one career counselling, resume development, employment readiness workshops and skill training certification programs. For employers we offer FREE job postings and hiring / recruitment services on-site as well as HR support services.

Multiservice, regional organization offering parent resources, counselling and support, as well as child protection services, foster care and adoption. Please call us if you are seeking resources, if you have a concern about the safety of a child or are looking for opportunities for involvement.

Warehousing for our ministry divisions. Job creation for clients

Our housing and support services provide stable and supportive environments for the consumer that emphasizes personal choice, dignity and respect. We seek environments that enhance the capacity of consumers to live independently in their communities and to engage in meaningful, productive activities.

Training, retail thrift store, donation drop off site.

Training, retail thrift store, donation drop off site.

Attended Donation Centre. A last chance before heading over the scales at Humberstone to donate.

Registered charity, serving children with cancer at McMaster Children’s Hospital

A multi-program agency providing advocacy, referral, information and supports with basic needs. Programs include daily lunches, food bank, emergency shelter, community garden, food co-op, housing help and stabilization, emergency assistance with utilities and heating costs, financial assistance with children’s health related expenses, Christmas hampers, winter coats, literacy and basic skills classroom, and adult drop-in weekly mornings for adult fellowship.

Ethnic hall. We take reservations for Weddings, Showers, Funeral lunches, etc. Established in 1921, we are one of the oldest Hungarian Hall’s in Canada. Please contact Mrs. Anna Hengsperger for availability and details at 905-735-0959.

We are a non-profit agency providing services to individuals who are looking for employment, and also to employers who wish to hire. We offer the following assistance to employers and job seekers: Human Resources support, cost recovery strategies, recruitment, advertising and training.

A non-profit, no-kill, charitable organization which rescues stray and discarded cats. Also has cats and kittens available for adoption. 100% volunteer rescue organization. We can issue tax receipts for any adoption of $10 or more..

Telephone counseling.

A fraternal organization for the benefit of their members - social and fundraising functions during the year. Purpose includes operating an orphanage and seniors home in the USA, for the benefit of their members. Supports all local charity organizations.

Used household goods and clothing.

The Niagara Restoration Council is a group of people who are concerned and motivated by environmental issues. We are involved in environmental restoration projects, community education and awareness. We like to have fun and promote a sense of community.

We provide safety education for the children of Niagara with our instructors coming from the 3 Emergency Services, Police, Fire, and EMS. We offer classes for students from Pre-K to grade 8. All students are booked through their schools, daycare centres or high schools. We also offer customized programs for special needs children, teens and adults as well as programs geared to seniors.

Ministers’ permit holder (Min. of Nat. Resources and Forestry) as legally inspected and Authorized Wildlife Custodian. Hold a federal Canadian Wildlife Service scientific permit to rehabilitate migratory bird species under the MBTA. Wildlife rehabilitation centre/clinic, providing specialized care and rehabilitation for orphaned, sick, injured, or displaced native Niagara wildlife. Licensed for all species including rabies vector species. Animals are rehabilitated for release back to their wild habitats. Exotic bird, reptile and small animal sanctuary.

Niagara Women’s Enterprise Centre (NWEC) offers sector-specific training programs for women with barriers to employment. Programs are designed to assist women to enter or re-enter the workforce, return to school or start a business. Current skill development training is offered in Office Administration, Hospitality (Professional Server), Retail and Customer Service and Professional Development (Employability). All programs include a cooperative work placement. Programs are free for eligible participants. Training is offered in Welland and throughout the Niagara Region.

Business association.

Community mental health program based on clubhouse model following psychosocial rehabilitation principles. Serving people with serious and ongoing mental health issues.

Teachers union.

Ministry of social, personal and spiritual services to those living in poverty, through food bank services, weekly meals, thrift store services, employment skills training, learning garden and spiritual support.

The primary provider of children’s mental health treatment in Niagara. We offer a broad spectrum of treatment services and programs, delivered by highly qualified staff to strengthen children and families. We serve all children and youth from birth through to their eighteenth birthday.

Choral singers for charitable causes.

For over 8 years, Rose City Kids has been actively reaching children living in Welland’s low income communities. Bi weekly hundreds of children get on Rose city kids buses to attend a Saturday program where they experience a powerful life changing message of hope. Through one on one role modeling and practical dynamic teaching, utilizing songs and games. RCK effectively increases resiliency, empowering children to ’do whats right’ and dream big!

An Evangelical Christian Church committed to preaching the gospel and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ to the city of Welland.

Meets 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 77 Division Street, Welland. Membership is dedicated to Service Above Self, with fundraising resources allocated locally (70%) and internationally (30%)

Support and assist veterans and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 4.

Veteran’s organization. Our mission is to serve veterans, ex-service personnel, their dependants, the community and Canada. There are activities to suit anyone. Also available are hall and catering facilities at reasonable rates.

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence on the communities of our world. We offer many programs and services including life skills training, anger management for kids, summer camp opportunities, Christmas programs, emergency disaster services, Mobile Truck Outreach (connecting homeless persons with food and shelter) and a food bank.

SARN is an organization of fully trained volunteers in ground Search and Rescue. When an individual goes missing within the Niagara Region, the members are called out by the local Police Services to assist in the search. SARN members are on call and ready to go 24 hours a day/7 day a week/365 days a year.

Non-profit licensed christian child care centre for children 18 months to 5 years of age. Subsidy approved.

Place of worship, based on the Anglican tradition - all welcome.For more information please visit: www.niagara.anglican.ca & www.stdavidswelland.ca

Parish.

STRIVE NIAGARA empowers young families so that they can make informed healthy decisions, and transform their lives.

Provide supportive housing for adults with physical disabilities.

Rental hall for various occasions.

Every year, United Way engages our community, businesses, employees, partners and leaders through our annual campaign to raise funds. We kick off our campaign each year in September and raise as much funds so that we can invest in creating positive community impact and collective change to address the root causes of a variety of social and community challenges in South Niagara. Funds raised through our annual campaign are re-invested in local programs and services that deliver aid to people in our community as well as United Way initiatives.

Animal welfare and bylaw enforcement.

Cat Adoption Centre

A BIA is integral to advancing a distinct liveable, vibrant and resilient business district within their local community. We focus on street appeal, economic development, supporting local business and community building.

Comprehensive settlement services for newcomers to Canada; English as a Second Language Classes; comprehensive employment services available to anyone in the community through Employment Solutions; youth services for newcomers to Canada

The Rose City’s Garden Club. The Horticulture Society’s mission is to promote interest and advances in gardening, horticulture and related environmental issues. We meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm (except July , August, and December) at Wesley United Church. 244 First Avenue. We have interesting guest speakers as well as various community events and fundraisers.

General gift items - unique merchandise.

Supporting local youth organizations.

Small industrial packaging, assembling, collating and shredding, etc. Work done on-site or at your location.

The Rose Festival celebrates Welland’s historical significance as ’The Rose City’. This is Welland’s premier annual event, running in the month of June, which fosters harmony and celebration through exciting cultural, sporting and general interest activities.

Fire service for citizens of Welland.

Fire service.

Acts as an advocate for businesses in the Welland/Pelham area.

Provides safe emergency shelter and intervention services such as counselling, transitional and housing support, legal advocacy and child and youth programs for women and children escaping domestic violence and abuse. Operates 24 hour support line 905-788-0113 and collect calls are accepted.

Aquatic centre, fitness facility, day camps, youth action, children’s programs, leadership development, child care and employment services.