Holiday Gift Drive
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About the Program
Last year, thanks to the community’s generosity, Neighbourhood Network’s Holiday Gift Drive program supported over 300 individuals in Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King Township, Newmarket, and Whitchurch-Stouffville. This year, with an increased need for support, we’re gearing up to make an even greater impact!
Ways You Can Support:
- Sponsor a Family – Email [email protected] for more information on families in need from our registered partner organizations.
- Make a Donation – Go shopping for a great cause! Urgently needed items include gift cards, new and unwrapped toys, winter wear (all sizes), toiletries, and diapers, which are crucial for fulfilling the wishes of our charitable partners.
Partners in Need of Support:
If you are a registered Neighbourhood Network partner looking for support for your clients, our holiday elves are here to help! Email [email protected] for details.
“May no gift be too small to give, nor too simple to receive, which is wrapped in thoughtfulness and tied with love.”
Holiday Gift Drive Requests
Blue Door Support Services
Age
All
Gender
All
Donation Needed by
Dec. 16, 2023
- Gift cards
- Esso/ Shell/ Petro
- President’s Choice (Loblaws)
- Tim Hortons
- Value Village
- Walmart
- Click here to make a monetary donation
About
Founded in 1982 and the largest emergency housing provider in York Region, Blue Door is a registered charity that offers more than 10 innovative and collaborative housing, employment, and health programs aimed at addressing the root causes of homelessness.
Your gift will help save and transform the lives of our community’s most vulnerable, by lifting people out of poverty and homelessness!
For more information:
- bluedoor.ca
- 905-898-1015 ext. 4
- [email protected]
CAYR Community Connections
Age
All
Gender
All
Donation Needed by
Dec. 16, 2023
- Blankets
- Grocery gift cards
- Winter coats
- Winter hats
- Winter mitts and gloves
- Click here to make a monetary donation
About
CAYR Community Connections’ mission is to create safe, confidential, and inclusive spaces and services in York Region where people can access dignified support and meaningfully engage in self-determined pathways to well-being. They envision an informed, healthy, stigma-free and compassionate community.
Your gift will support people living with HIV / AIDS, people affected by or at risk of Hepatitis C, people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and vulnerable and marginalized community members.
For more information:
- cayrcc.org
- 905-884-0613
- [email protected]
Hospice Georgina
Age
Gender
All
Donation Needed by
Dec. 16, 2023
- Gift Cards
- Hats, scarves, & gloves
- Socks
- Body Soap
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Lip Balm
- Tissues
- Chocolate
- Deodorant
- Calendars
About
As a Community Hospice, Hospice Georgina provides a range of services, including emotional and spiritual support, respite care, and bereavement support to patients and their families in their own homes in Georgina and Georgina Island, as well as run wellness and support programs at our office in Sutton, Ontario.
Your gift will go towards creating gift bags for their clients this holiday season!
For more information:
- https://www.hospicegeorgina.com/
- 905-722-9333
- [email protected]
LOFT Crosslinks Street Outreach Services Network
Age
14-65
Gender
All
Donation Needed by
Dec. 16, 2023
- Bath towels
- Dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, microwaves, toasters
- Laundry detergent
- Menstrual products
- Mop, broom, dustpan, vacuum
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Shaving cream and razors
- Soap and body lotion
- Toilet paper, paper towel, and Kleenex
- Toothbrush, toothpaste and floss
- Twin mattresses, linens, pillows, comforters, blankets
- Gift cards
- Coffee shops
- Dollar store
- Grocery stores
- Pharmacy
- Click here to make a monetary donation
About
The Street Outreach Van operated by Loft/Crosslinks provides mobile services for individuals with complex challenges including mental illness, homelessness, addiction or street-involved people at no cost. Their services provide food, clothing, needle exchange, help finding shelter, sleeping bags, and crisis support.
Your gift will support people who are street-involved, homeless and at risk of being homeless throughout York Region.
For more information:
- www.loftcs.org
- 905-853-3400
- [email protected]
Ontario SPCA - York Region
Age
Pets
Gender
All
Donation Needed by
Dec. 16, 2023
- 6′ nylon dog leashes
- All sizes of Kongs or rope toys
- Carefresh small animal bedding
- Cat toys
- Durable and washable dog toys
- Kitty litter (regular clay)
- Rabbit toys
- Rawhide chews for dogs
- Small, medium, and large dog collars
- Gift cards:
- Canadian Tire
- Dollarama
- Global Pet Foods
- Home Depot
- Home Hardware
- Local grocery store
- Pet Value
- PetSmart
- Walmart
About
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides care, comfort, and compassion to animals in need. The Society strives to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services, such as sheltering and adoptions, emergency sheltering, feral cat management programs, animal transfers, food distribution, humane education, animal advocacy, and spay/neuter services.
Your gift makes it possible for the Ontario SPCA’s volunteers and team members to carry out critical animal wellness programs and services!
For more information:
- ontariospca.ca/yorkregion/
- 888-668-7722
- [email protected]
Rose of Sharon
Age
0-40
Gender
All
Donation Needed by
Dec. 16, 2023
- Baby wash and lotion
- Diaper rash cream
- Diapers
- Baby wipes
- Pull ups size 2t and 3t (boy and girl)
- Size 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 , & 7 Huggies & Pampers
- Formula
- Enfamil A + 1 Powder
- Enfamil A + Ready to Feed
- Enfamil 2 Powder
- Good start #1 & #2 Powder formula
- Similac #1 & #2
- Mom personal care products (full size):
- Body wash
- Deodorant
- Face wash
- Feminine hygiene items
- Makeup remover wipes
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Toothbrushes
- Boy & Girl winter clothes (sizes 4-10)
About
Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers is a charitable organization providing support and educational services in York Region to prenatal and parenting young women aged 14-29. Since 1985, they have given young mothers the opportunity to work towards their goals in a supportive, learning-centered environment while parenting their young children.
Your gift will help enhance the lives of young women and their families in York Region!
For more information:
- roseofsharon.com
- 905-853-5514
- [email protected]
Sandgate Women's Shelter
Age
All
Gender
All
Donation Needed by
Dec. 16, 2023
- Bed comforters and sheets (Queen & Double)
- Diapers and pull-ups
- Dish detergents and laundry detergents
- Frying pans and pots
- New winter coat and boots (women and children)
- Paper towels
- Pajamas and underwear (women size S, M, L and children 3 years and up)
- Gift cards
- Clothing stores
- Department stores
- Uber gift cards
- Grocery stores
- Click here to make a monetary donation
About
Sandgate is dedicated to providing all persons who identify as women and their children shelter, support and information so they can take steps towards ending violence in their lives.
Your gift will provide hope and a safe haven to women fleeing violence–often with nothing more than the clothes on their backs.
For more information:
- www.sandgate.ca
- 905-722-4043
- [email protected]
Women's Support Network
Age
All
Gender
Female
Donation Needed by
Dec. 16, 2023
- Emergency bags, which include:
- Backpack or duffel bag
- Bath towel
- Body lotion
- Body wash
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Face wash
- Feminine hygiene products
- Hair elastics
- Hairbrush
- Journal and pen
- Makeup
- Mirror
- Pajamas
- Pre-paid Mastercard or Visa
- Purse
- Shampoo
- Slippers
- Socks
- Toiletry bag
- Toothpaste
- Towel
- Undergarments
- Wallet
- Gift cards to Walmart, Loblaws, Tim Hortons
- Click here to make a monetary donation
About
The Women’s Support Network of York Region, a non-profit charitable organization has been providing free, confidential and accessible services to survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking throughout York Region for over 30 years.
Your gift will go to individuals and their families who are in need of support this holiday season.
For more information:
- womenssupportnetwork.ca
- 905-895-3646
- [email protected]
Yellow Brick House
Age
All
Gender
All
Donation Needed by
Dec. 16, 2023
- At this time Yellow Brick House cannot accept used items, all donations must be new
- Seasonal coats and jackets (all sizes teens and adults)
- Unisex clothing
- Jeans
- Joggers
- Sweatshirt
- T-shirt
- Size M-XL
- Unisex pajamas (size M-XL)
- Sneakers
- Women size 6, 8, 9
- Teen sizes
- Girls dresses
- Sports bra (all sizes teens and adults)
- Pillows
- Bathmats and robes
- Good start plus #2 baby formula
- Electric kettles and toasters
- Large frying pans and large pots
- Bowls and casserole dishes
- Cake pans and baking sheets
- Tupperware
- Dish sets
- Cutleries
- Glasses and mug
About
Thousands of women and children escaping abuse and violence turn to Yellow Brick House for life-saving safety and support. Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have seen a 30% increase in domestic violence.
Your gift you can help support women and children escaping abuse and violence.
For more information:
- www.yellowbrickhouse.org
- 905-709-0900
- [email protected]