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Chalmers Durham
Help us get the word out about Chalmers!📢
About Chalmers Durham
We would like to welcome you to Chalmers, a web-app created by Ample Labs and supported by 211 Ontario, United Way Durham Region, Community Development Council Durham, The Region of Durham, and the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund.
This web-app is an artificial intelligence-powered friendly chatbot named “Chalmers” that can be used on any desktop or mobile device. Chalmers connects vulnerable individuals to the resources they need such as free meals, shelters, and emergency services in real-time (and with the click of a button!).
Ample Labs is a non-profit empowering those of us facing homelessness using technology.
https://www.amplelabs.co/
Meet Chalmers the Chatbot!
www.chalmers.app
Click HERE to learn how to use Chalmers!
Meet Daniel
Over the past 25 years, Daniel lived on the streets across 70 communities in both Canada and the United States. In 2001, Daniel decided to face his trauma, embarking on a journey of healing and recovery. Since then, Daniel has become a dedicated community advocate and leader. Daniel now works at the Back Door Mission as an outreach Peer Support Worker where he supports under-housed individuals by connecting and guiding them through various services.
It is technology like Chalmers and 211 Ontario that help Daniel and other service providers light the way for people in need of supports.
Places in Durham Region that serve meals:
See listings of local services at https://211central.ca/durham-region/
- Ajax Hub: Ajax Community Centre & McLean Community Centre
- Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty
- Dar’s Gifts from the Heart – Community Outreach
- DUO (Do Unto Others) – Oshawa
- Durham Outlook for the Needy – Saint Vincent Pallotti’s Kitchen
- First Light Foundation of Hope
- Gate 3:16 Outreach Centre
- LIFE Community Project – Community Assisted Meal Program
- New Life Neighbourhood Centre
- The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre
- Salvation Army – HOPE Community Services, Ajax / Pickering
Are you an organization that provides free hot meals in Durham Region but don’t see your name listed?
Reach out to us at:
Meet Karen
Karen was living with her friends for two years before she accessed Doors of Compassion, a housing-focused shelter. Since then, she has received multiple supports, is re-connecting with her family, and is on the road to recovery with the goal of obtaining and retaining housing.
Homelessness may not be as visible as living on the streets. It is technology like Chalmers and 211 that light the way for people like Karen, connecting them to services dedicated to helping them navigate the challenges that they face.
Shelters in Durham Region:
See listings of local services at https://211central.ca/durham-region/
- Bethesda House – Shelter & Community Outreach Services
- Christian Faith Outreach Centre – Doors of Compassion
- Cornerstone Community Association Durham – Shelter and Support for Homeless or Formally Homeless Individuals
- The Denise House – Women’s Shelter
- Durham Youth Housing and Support Services – Durham Youth Services
- Herizon House – Women’s Shelter
- Muslim Welfare Home – Emergency Shelter
- SafeHope Home – SafeHope Home
- YWCA Durham – Y’s Wish Shelter
Are you a shelter in Durham Region but don’t see your name listed?
Reach out to us at:
Launch and Learn Webinar
Thank you to the 120 people who tuned into our Launch and Learn Webinar on December 1st.
Did you miss it? No worries! Click below to see the webinar and presentation slides:
Click HERE to see the webinar!
Community Snapshot Video
“We Are Here”
Community Development Council Durham wanted to show some of the amazing work being done by service agencies, partners and volunteers in our Region. We could not think of a better way to capture all that we do than through the spirit of dance!
Have questions about the Chalmers Durham launch?
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Have questions about the app?
Reach out to CG Chen, Ample Labs at cg@amplelabs.co