About COPE
Community Outreach has been providing services to the citizens of Greater Fort Erie (Fort Erie, Ridgeway, Crystal Beach, Stevensville, and Sherkston) since January 1983.
Acronym for Community Outreach Program Erie is "COPE", and that is what we are all about. We assist people in coping with, and working through difficult situations.
We accept donations of both perishable and non-perishable food items, formula, diapers, hygiene products, toiletries and cleaning supplies.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of COPE is comprised of concerned community members who are dedicated to ensuring that the mandate of COPE is maintained.
Shari Breen
Chairman
Cathy McNeill
Vice-Chair
Carly Cosby
Treasurer
Carrie Chevalier
Secretary
Patti Pokol
Director
Roderick McDowell
Director
Frank Crandell
Director
Mandate
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To assist in identifying the needs of Greater Fort Erie residents, particularly from the perspective of persons who are low-income, unemployed, disabled, single parents, senior citizens and youth.
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To make people aware of the services and programs available throughout the region.
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To offer support to individuals in imediate crisis, with possible referrals to the appropriate human service agency.
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To ensure that no one is going without the basic needs of life.
Funding
Community Outreach is financially supported by donations from our community at large.
Generous donations of food items are received from individuals, churches, schools, service organizations, businesses and sponsored food drives. A food collection box can be found at No Frills and Sobeys in Fort Erie. Prepared donation bags are available for purchase at Sobey's and can be dropped into our box. This helps COPE meet the emergency food needs of individuals and families in distress..
Charitable Gaming
When you purchase Break Open Tickets, you help to fund thousands of charities and non-profits across many sectors in Ontario.
Break Open Tickets that benefit COPE are available at Bertie Convenience! (133 Bertie Street, Fort Erie)
Come join us for some fun at Delta Bingo and Gaming in Fort Erie and help give back to your community.
