Community Reach
850 Hartman Dr, Unit 104
Midland, ON L4R 0B6
Tel: 705-528-6999
Fax: 705-528-6990
Email: admin@communityreach.ca
Record #:
BAR2663
Last Modified:
05 Mar 2025
Last Full Update:
23 Sep 2024
Contact Information
Primary Contact |
Helen Kindy, Office Coordinator; Email: helen@copedogs.org |
Alternate Contact |
Peggy Lee, Director of Program Delivery; Email: peggy@copedogs.org |
Mailing Address |
Cope Service Dogs PO Box 20035 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 6E9 |
Description & Services
Description (Service) |
Provides highly skilled service dogs to people with mobility disabilities to help them lead a more independent life
- COPE canine companions assist their partners by doing such tasks as retrieving objects, opening and closing doors, and turning on lights
- dogs are trained by youth in a unique "Canines in the Classroom" Program operating at local high schools, contact Jane Boake for more information jane@copedogs.org
- youth-dog teams visit local elementary schools on a regular basis to help young children read (Reading Buddy Program)
- volunteer Puppy Foster families care for the dogs in their homes for a 1 to 2 year commitment period
- runs special events and fundraisers, contact Fundraising Coordinator, Tammy at fundraising@copedogs.org for information about upcoming events
- to volunteer contact Helen Kindy, Office Administrator, 705-724-2673, ext. 221, helen@copedogs.org
|
Hours |
Office Hours: By appointment |
Areas Served |
Simcoe County |
Boundaries |
Barrie/Innisfil area |
Eligibility |
Call or visit website for more information, complete pre-application form on website to determine eligibility
|
Application |
Call or visit website for more information, complete pre-application form on website to determine eligibility |
Languages |
English |
Fees |
Program - email info@copedogs.org for more information |
Other Details
Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Information Copyright
Community Reach holds the intellectual property rights for the information in this printout. You may use this information for non-commercial, personal or educational purposes only. You must credit Community Reach as the source on each copy of this information.
Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this listing is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive. However, Community Reach does not assume liability resulting from errors or omissions.