Next Step Housing Connection

❄️ Coldest Night of the Year is back! ❄️
On February 28th, our community will come together to walk in solidarity with people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Every step we take helps ensure our neighbours have a warm place to turn on the coldest nights of the year.
REGISTER today to Walk! Bundle up, bring your friends, and walk with us 💙
👉 Register, donate, or learn more: CNOY.ORG/Belleville

Please be advised that Next Step Housing Connection will be operating under the following hours over the holidays:

Wednesday, December 24th – Open in the morning from 8:30am – 12:00pm. Closed for the remainder of the day.

Thursday, December 25th – Closed all day

Friday, December 26th – Closed all day

Wednesday, December 31st - Open in the morning from 8:30am – 12:00pm. Closed for the remainder of the day.

Thursday, January 1st – Closed all day

We will return to our regular hours of 8:30am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:30pm on Friday, January 2nd.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Several organizations across Hastings & Prince Edward are offering free community Christmas dinners and holiday support programs. The following list, provided by United Way Hastings & Prince Edward, highlights free local dinners & food programs available this season.

QUINTE WEST PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS LAUNCH 34TH ANNUAL COATS FOR KIDS PROGRAM

The Quinte West Professional Firefighters Association Local 1328 (QWPFFA) has officially kicked off the 34th annual Coats for Kids campaign. The program collects and distributes new and gently used children’s winter outerwear to help ensure local kids stay warm during the colder months.

Community members can support the initiative by donating new or gently used coats, snow pants, hats, and mitts in all sizes, or by making a monetary contribution. Donations can be dropped off year-round at Quinte West Fire Station 1, located at 49 Dixon Street in Trenton. In 2024, the Coats for Kids program distributed more than 500 coats throughout the Quinte West community.

Families who require winter outerwear for children aged 17 and under can contact Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services at 613-392-6557 to book a pickup appointment. You must be a Quinte West resident and proof of identification for the parent or guardian is required, and families are encouraged to bring their children to ensure proper sizing.
Distribution information: 85 Marmora St. (beside Quinte West Fire Station 1)

To book an appointment online please visit - http://coatsforkids2024.setmore.com/qwpffa

📅Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, from 6 - 9 p.m.
📅Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, from 6 - 9 p.m.
📅Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
📅Thursday, Nov 13, 2025, from 6 - 9 p.m.