Other Client Resources

Routes Connecting Communities is a York Region community based not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people get to where they need to go on their journey.
We improve access to basic needs and special destinations, enhance community engagement and improve social connections through safe, affordable, compassionate and timely transportation. We help those who are experiencing social, physical, mental and financial limitations to using common transportation methods, and are there in times of need for members of our communities. 

York Region is offering a Transit Assistance Program (TAP) to help make transit more affordable for eligible residents. (Click the YRT web site link below for eligibility requirements.)

Applications for 2024 are now being accepted by telephone. 

There are a limited number of spots available.

The program will run until December 2024. Call Access York at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75581* (Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) 

 Community Lunches: providing low to no cost community lunches, sourcing local ingredients, featuring ethnic/culturally diverse foods, providing opportunities for neighbours to break bread with one another, and to learn about available community services and supports while engaging in a healthy, holistic and locally sourced meal. 

Every Wednesday, 12-1:30 at the The Link, 20849 Dalton Rd., Sutton

This page contains contact information and helpful links to Community Services and Recreational Facilities for Georgina residents.  

YSSN communicates, connects, and collaborates with people who live with serious mental illness and/or a developmental disability.

We help them, alongside their families and caregivers, develop relationships and connections to their community, which benefits their overall well-being.

The Up Your Life guide, a collection of more than 400 community resource listings, tips, and other helpful information for people living in York Region, is now available as a free, downloadable PDF to anyone who needs it. The guide is also available in French. 

Check out various recipe and cooking web sites:

Four Ingredient Recipes for Stovetop

Microwave only Recipe Booklet

Simple and Nutritious Recipes Guide

The Kitchn

Mediterranean Dish

Food Network.ca

Catelli.ca

Once Upon a Chef

 Support programs are available for customers who are struggling with their bill payments. You need to meet certain criteria to qualify for these programs:

• Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
  This program provides help to low-income consumers with a monthly on-bill credit to reduce their electricity bill. This program provides ongoing help.
   
• Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
  This program provides a one-time grant towards your electricity or natural gas bill if you are behind on your bill and may face having your service shut off. It is for emergency situations.

Looking for free household items, furniture, kids toys, clothes, etc.? 

Join the following Facebook Groups:

• Keswick Free Cycle
• Keswick Pass it On
• Buy Nothing - Georgina, ON 

GTTI empowers people through training and skill development to realize their full potential. Various courses are offered to upgrade or learn new skills to get back into the job market. GTTI is located at  5207 Baseline Rd. in Sutton.

 Our website contains information to support job seekers who are unemployed or underemployed. Resources include information on connecting to Employment Ontario Service Providers who can support you in your job search leading to employment, starting your own business, literacy skills upgrading or transitioning into a new career all at no cost to you the job seeker. 

Find local jobs. Search by location, job type, full-time vs. part-time, distance, salary, etc. No cost to job searchers.