ROCK Reach Out Chatham-Kent

06/10/2026

We are currently looking for empty 5 gallon jugs to help distribute water to people living outdoors.

If you have any to spare, they can be dropped off at 39 Richmond Street in Chatham during the following hours:

Monday: 1-5 PM
Wednesday: 1-4 PM
Thursday: 1-5 PM
Friday: 1-5 PM

06/09/2026

If you missed your chance to see The Coalition, you have another opportunity on Thursday, June 11th.

There will be a screening at the Wallaceburg District Museum in the Jeanne Gordon Hall. Doors open at 6:30 and the screening starts at 7PM.

Admission is donation based to support the filmmakers.

06/08/2026

From the Municipality of Chatham-Kent:

Do you have Police or Fire related questions about encampments in Chatham-Kent?

The Encampment Advisory Committee is inviting residents to submit questions for representatives from CK Fire & Rescue Services and CK Police Services ahead of its June 16 meeting.

Submit your question here:
https://www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/encampmentupdates/surveys/community-question-submissions-for-june-16-encampment-advisory-committee-meeting

Questions submitted by June 9 will be reviewed and answered during the meeting by Fire & Rescue and Police representatives.

Your questions help support informed community discussions and public understanding of encampment-related issues in Chatham-Kent.

Physical forms can also be picked up and submitted in-person at the Chatham Civic Centre or the Health and Human Services building at 435 Grand Ave W.

Question submission deadline is June 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training yesterday.

This training was made possible through the collaboration and support of the Chatham-Kent Community Drug Strategy, Linck, CK Public Health, the CK Community Safety & Well-Being Plan, and R.O.C.K.

We hope participants found the training informative, thought provoking, and valuable in supporting trauma informed practices within our community.

06/02/2026

Do you have Police or Fire related questions about encampments in Chatham-Kent?

The Encampment Advisory Committee is inviting residents to submit questions for representatives from CK Fire & Rescue Services and CK Police Services ahead of its June 16 meeting.

Follow the link in the post below to submit your questions. Question submission deadline is June 9th, 2026.

Do you have Police or Fire related questions about encampments in Chatham-Kent?

The Encampment Advisory Committee is inviting residents to submit questions for representatives from CK Fire & Rescue Services and CK Police Services ahead of its June 16 meeting.

Submit your question here:
www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/encampmentupdates/surveys/community-question-submissions-for-june-16-encampment-advisory-committee-meeting

Questions submitted by June 9 will be reviewed and answered during the meeting by Fire & Rescue and Police representatives.

Your questions help support informed community discussions and public understanding of encampment-related issues in Chatham-Kent.

Physical forms can also be picked up and submitted in-person at the Chatham Civic Centre or the Health and Human Services building at 435 Grand Ave W.

Question submission deadline is June 9, 2026

06/02/2026

If you want to find out more about the Chatham Community Hope Centre, they are hosting an open house this Thursday from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

We are looking forward to them opening their doors and being another valuable resource in our community.

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉

Join us for our Community Open House on Thursday, June 4th from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.

Come tour the space, meet our team, learn about our programs, and see how we are working together to serve our community.

🗓 Thursday, June 4
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎤 Opening Remarks at 6:45 PM

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this exciting new chapter with our community!

06/01/2026

Here is a calendar for Junefor free meals and food pantries in Wallaceburg. Our drop in is open at 233 Nelson St on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun from 1 - 5PM.

We’re grateful to the organizations and volunteers who make these meals possible. Please share to help spread the word.

For more food resources in C-K, please https://www.chatham-kent.ca/.../Holiday-Food-Resources.aspx

If no services are available and you are facing a food emergency, please call or visit Employment and Social Services for help at 519-351-8573, 435 Grand Ave W., Chatham, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 4:30PM.

05/28/2026

We are pleased to share R.O.C.K.’s 2025 Annual Report.

As we reflect on 2025, we are proud of what was accomplished through the collective efforts of our volunteers, staff, community partners and supporters. Thank you to everyone who continues to support the work we do in our community.

You can view the full 2025 Annual Report, along with past annual reports, here:
https://reachoutck.com/who-we-are/annual-reports/

Please note: At the time of publication, the organization’s financial statements remain under audit review. Final audited figures will be made available upon completion of the audit process.

05/26/2026

Thank you to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for hosting this event and for having us! 🙂

May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and we appreciate all of the organizations in our community that work every day to bring awareness and education to this important issue, and that support community members when they need it most. 💜

05/26/2026

Thank you to Lauren for dropping off this box of feminine hygiene products from the Scotiabank team in Wallaceburg!

No one should go without basic hygiene products, so this donation is much appreciated!