winnipeg shelter donations

[emmysmom]

So I have been hearing of all of you who are doing donation baskets to local shelters. I Love this idea and would love to do this, but I need some help. Is there anyone in winnipeg that would like to contribute with me? So far I have about 20 secret deodorants, and 20 st.Ives Facial scrubs, some toothbrushes, not sure what else I could add, depends on where I donate to I guess. I havent looked up any places either. My husbands work always does a christmas hamper also, so some will go towards that also. I have some snuggle and hunts canned tomatoes too, but that might not work for the shelters, but it will work for hampers, really if anyone is interested please let me know, I would love the help. Thanks!

[DanesMom]

If you are gearing your donation towards women, the NorthEnd Women's Centre is currently looking for donations of self care items and many other things too. If you go to http://www.newcentre.org/MakeADonation.htm you can see what is of urgent need. This is a reputable agency and they do very good work.

I am currently working on shelter hampers too for women and am almost finished, some thing I have in my hampers too are feminine hygiene products. Superstore has Stayfree pads on for $1.99 each and there is a printable coupon for $2.00 on the coupon page here. (http://coupons.smartcanucks.ca/get/c...stayfree-2684/) There is a limit of 6 but I went in a couple of times.

If you are wanting to talk more, send me a pm and we can chat.

Have fun with your donations and keep up the good work!!!

[garbagepicker]

I missed that SS store sale too bad!! We are doing back packs for the main street shelter,they are given out around Christmas..we put in personalgrooming items,playing cards,silver foil emergency blankets,a little flashlight..things like that. This had been DH's Christmas project for a few years now,this year will be even better now that I am a SC'er! PM me if you want to do this one too.. I am also doing a hamper for two young teen girls who are being raised by their 82 year old Grandmother(sad,crazy story)they wear Ladies M and L if anyone has any funky gently used clothing,purses,girly things to donate...


Gaylene

[polish.princess]

I actually donate quite often. I know that Revenue Canada has boxes in their buildings so that employees can drop off items. The best things to donate are those little shampoo bottles, soaps, etc that you get in hotel room. Anyhow, if it helps, here is a list of stuff that Osborne House recommends.

This list can also be found here:
http://osbornehouse.shelternet.ca
Click on "Make a donation" at the bottom of the page

Cash Donations

P.O. Box 397

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2H6

Or for Visa/Mastercard please call 942-7373 ext 229

Clothing Donations

Helping Hands

1825 Main Street

582-4334

(Tues - Sat 10-3pm)

also take miscellaneous items

such as Towels/Sheets/

Pots'n'Pans/dishes/cutlery etc

North End Women's Center

394 Selkirk

598-7247

(Mon - Fri 9-4:30)

The Clothes Closet

800 Point Road

Lower Level of Fort Gary Church

284-9311

Clothing for women returning

to the workforce

Furniture Donations

Oyate Tipi

606 Selkirk Ave

[email protected]

Donation Line - - 589-2265

Wish List

For Baby

• Sleepers (Large)
• Toddler clothing
• Shampoo, Soap, Lotion
• Baby Wipes & Diapers (5&6)
• Teething Rings
• Pacifiers/Soothers
• Bottles
• Food
• Cereal
• Formula for Babies (dry & liquid)
• Baby monitors
• Strollers
• Nightlights
• Snugglies (Baby carriers)

For Children & Teens

• Arts & Craft supplies/ markers/paints/Glue
• White & coloured paper
• Books, CD’s, cross word puzzle/word search books
• Puzzles, toy cars & trucks, other non-violent toys for girls & boys
• Back packs & school supplies
• Barbies
• Watches
• PJ’s & Slippers
• Undergarments, Socks & Shoes (new)
• Large Children’s Pillows
• Fabric paint
• Board games
• Journals/diaries & pens
• Teen Movies
• N64 & Playstation games

For Mom

• Hair dryers & curling irons
• New deodorant & make up
• Crossword puzzles/word search games
• Journals/diaries & pens
• Self help books
• Day timers/organizers
• Craft kits
• Knitting/crochet supplies
• Housecoats
• PJ’s & Slippers
• Undergarments (new)
• Shoes & socks
• Playing Cards
• Movies
• Umbrellas

Certificates & Tickets to:

• Bowling & glow bowling
• IMAX/Movie Theatres
• Outings for moms & children (i.e. museums, parks, swimming)
• Sports passes
• Mall & department/grocery stores certificates
• Wheelies/Galaxy Skateland
• Mini-Golf
• Tinkertown
• Circus
• Zoo
• Fun Fix/Magic Land
• Self Care (haircuts, facials, manicures)

Kitchen Goods

• Cereal
• Cookies (no nuts)
• Nutritional snacks (no nuts)
• Pasta (all sorts)
• Macaroni & cheese
• Chocolate chips
• Butterscotch chips
• Cake mixes
• Condensed milk
• Mini-marshmallows
• Raisins
• Sugar
• Flour

Year Round Needs

• Batteries
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Soap & Lotion
• Bedding
• Tampons/ Sanitary Pads
• Deodorant
• Tooth Brushes & Paste
• Wash cloths & towels
• Fabric softener sheets
• Sunscreen
• Bug spray
• Office Supplies
• Bus Tickets (adult & Children)

Canned Foods

• Fruit
• Tuna
• Meat
• Soup (or dry mixes)
• Tomatoes
• Spaghetti sauce
• Ravioli
• Alpha-Getti