Supported Organizations 2011
The 2011 Town & Country House Tour is pleased to support three very important local organizations -- Joanne's House , Community Care Durham and YWCA Durham's Second Stage Housing for Women.

Joanne's House

Joanne’s House (formerly Durham Youth Housing and Support Services) addresses the needs of at risk and homeless youth in Durham Region. Our vision is for all youth to have a place to call home where they feel welcomed, accepted and valued; and where youth are equal as partners in creating a better community. Joanne’s House operates a 13 bed housing facility in Ajax Ontario. Joanne’s House opened in April 2008 and in our first year of operation we provided emergency housing and other support services to 148 youth aged 16-24 from all municipalities in Durham Region. Our long term goal is to work towards establishing 50 beds of transitional housing and 10 beds of supportive housing for youth. (learn more...)

Community Care Durham

Community Care Durham (CCD), established in 1977, is a multi-service registered charitable organization that provides Home Support, Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental Health services for adults and their caregivers who have needs related to physical disability, aging and/or mental health. Their services are provided free of charge or for a minimal fee and are administered through nine service locations across Durham. (learn more...)

YWCA Durham's Second Stage Housing for Women

Started in 2008 through YWCA Durham, this project provides the region's only second stage housing program for women at risk. At Adelaide House, the residents will find safe, comfortable and affordable housing and meals. The program also provides a peer network, professional counselling, advocacy and skills development.

Over a maximum 24 months stay, these women will gain the skills, connections and confidence to achieve long-term success and independence in Durham region. (learn more...)