
Providing Community Support since 1919
Community Care, St. Catharines & Thorold has been meeting the needs of the less advantaged in our community since 1919. The fundamental principles on which the agency was founded have not changed.
Programs range from food and shelter security to emergency services and support that lead to the independence clients strive to achieve.
Although most programs are delivered within the communities of St. Catharines & Thorold, the Trustee and Niagara Nutrition Partners Programs are delivered on a regional basis.
Mission
We compassionately provide vital services and assistance to individuals and families that meet their basic needs and help bridge their journey to self-sufficiency.
Values
Accessibility • Commitment of Volunteers • Compassion • Diversity • Empowerment • Fairness • Flexibility • Fiscal Responsibility • Honesty • Respect • Responsiveness • Openness
History
Our Mission

“I used to cook soup on my stove all day and every day. There was no time when there wasn’t a pan of soup cooking, because I had 400 families to look after.”
– Leone Taylor, Founder of Associated Charities
Timeline
New delivery truck donated
A new delivery truck was donated in honour of our friend Mr. Chuck Smith through The Wise Guys Charity Fund.
95th Year Anniversary
The 95th Year Anniversary Community Care presently offers 17 programs to those in need in our community.
19 programs and services
Community Care delivers 19 programs and services to the community.
100 years of service
Community Care celebrates 100 years of service.
90th Anniversary
90th Anniversary introduces a new look.
Board Members
Betty-Lou Souter | CEO |
Lori Sather | President |
Jeff Moriarty | Vice President |
Jeff Moriarty | Second Vice President |
Scott Plugers | Treasurer |
Judy Reid | Secretary |
Lori Sather | Past President |
Marion Seymour-Lichty | Honorary Past President |
Mario Lagrotteria Holly Mundula Poppy Gilliam John Osczypko Dave Upper Steve Silverman |
Directors |
Shelley Dix Ruth Todd Marion Lichty |
Honorary Special Advisors |