Our Care and Comfort Needs List is a quick and easy way to help ensure the people we serve throughout our community can get the things they need year-round. The Needs List provides funding for the areas of most need and allows our organization to provide them to our clients, residents and guests in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
The process is simple:
- Purchase an item - or two, or 10. Multiple donations can be made easily by selecting the quantity you wish to give.
- We are notified and then use the money to make the purchase.
- The people we serve in our facilities and throughout the community get what they need.
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Have questions or need more information? Contact us at fundraising@shelternovascotia.com
Wishes
- 4 granted
- 496 remaining
Gift cards are one of the most versatile and helpful things we can provide those we serve. Donations here go towards the purchase of gift cards that can be redeemed for a cup of coffee or a small treat, toward groceries, personal care items and more. The independence these gift cards provide is invaluable.
- 2 granted
- 98 remaining
Your donation here will go toward the purchase of items that are needed in our facilities that contribute to the comfort of the shared environments (furniture, patio sets, fridges, etc.) as well as smaller household items for those in our residential facilities (lamps, personal storage, kettles, etc.)
- 0 granted
- 200 remaining
We need to stock up on winter boots at our two emergency shelters. With reduced beds, if we have to turn someone away in the cold months we like to at least provide them with protection from the elements. Apparel
- 628 granted
- 372 remaining
Treat someone to a ride home. We are always in need of bus tickets. Help us purchase some for the 106 individuals who stay with us each night.
- 95 granted
- 105 remaining
Quality cotton bath towels are needed for all six of our facilities. Housewares
- 17 granted
- 8 remaining
Cozy slippers needed for our guests at Barry House and residents at Nehiley House.
- 48 granted
- 58 remaining
Guests at our facilities like Barry House are in need of cozy pajamas for the winter.
- 1 granted
- 105 remaining
We would like to purchase "day planners/organizers," so we can hand them out to the individuals staying with us. Our guests, residents and tenants are all trying to transition from crisis back into the community. Assistance from a day planner will help them regain some control.
Metro Turning Point, our emergency shelter for men, is in desperate need of twin sized blankets. Treat someone to a fresh new blanket today.
- 12 granted
- 33 remaining
A variety of crafting & art supplies are needed for our guests. We're often asked for everything from adult colouring books and markers to craft kits and paint-by-number. We'll use this money to purchase a variety of supplies to keep at each facility. Arts & Crafts
- 18 granted
- 32 remaining
Rain ponchos are needed for the guests staying at our two emergency shelters, as well as folks who come to our shelters for assistance throughout the day. Apparel
Headphones allow guest at Barry House to access/listen to their electronics more privately.
- 73 granted
- 227 remaining
Treat someone to a hot beverage. A cup of coffee or tea may be just the thing someone needs to better face the challenges, warm body and spirit, and connect with others. That’s why we have free coffee and tea available to everyone at our six facilities and in our drop in Housing Hub.
- 2 granted
- 18 remaining
Did you know the only pets allowed in our supported housing units are fish? Fish Project funds will go to providing tanks, supplies, and a new fish friend for any tenant who would like to have a pet. The fish provide companionship (great listeners!), a sense of connection and purpose, and enhance joy and dignity. Supported housing is more than a place to stay - it's a stable, supported home. And pets are an important part of many homes. Your donation to the Fish Project is an investment in connection and caring.
- 18 granted
- 88 remaining
Shampoo & conditioner are always needed, but so often we don't have products that suit everyone's needs. We will use this money to purchase hair products based on our current guest's needs.
- 10 granted
- 4 remaining
Two laptop computers are needed for Sir Sandford Fleming House. This wish has been broken out into 14 - allowing for 14 people to contribute to the full cost of this item. Thank you.
- 5 granted
- 15 remaining
Small appliances - kettle, toaster and coffee maker - are needed at the Rebuilding for our tenants. The donation amount represents the cost of providing an individual with these basic appliances.
- 4 granted
- 16 remaining
The Rebuilding is in need of lamps to add warmth and more light to the living spaces of their tenants.
- 1 granted
- 18 remaining
The tenants at The Rebuilding have requested wall mounts for their television sets.
- 53 granted
- 197 remaining
We have a milk program (free milk) for all six facilities and it's very popular. A donation here will help us assure this program stays put. It's roughly $15 a week for one person in our care to have access to free milk. Help us, help them. Thank you.
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- 4 granted
- 496 remaining
Gift cards are one of the most versatile and helpful things we can provide those we serve. Donations here go towards the purchase of gift cards that can be redeemed for a cup of coffee or a small treat, toward groceries, personal care items and more. The independence these gift cards provide is invaluable.
- 2 granted
- 98 remaining
Your donation here will go toward the purchase of items that are needed in our facilities that contribute to the comfort of the shared environments (furniture, patio sets, fridges, etc.) as well as smaller household items for those in our residential facilities (lamps, personal storage, kettles, etc.)
- 0 granted
- 200 remaining
We need to stock up on winter boots at our two emergency shelters. With reduced beds, if we have to turn someone away in the cold months we like to at least provide them with protection from the elements. Apparel
- 628 granted
- 372 remaining
Treat someone to a ride home. We are always in need of bus tickets. Help us purchase some for the 106 individuals who stay with us each night.
- 95 granted
- 105 remaining
Quality cotton bath towels are needed for all six of our facilities. Housewares
- 17 granted
- 8 remaining
Cozy slippers needed for our guests at Barry House and residents at Nehiley House.
- 48 granted
- 58 remaining
Guests at our facilities like Barry House are in need of cozy pajamas for the winter.
- 1 granted
- 105 remaining
We would like to purchase "day planners/organizers," so we can hand them out to the individuals staying with us. Our guests, residents and tenants are all trying to transition from crisis back into the community. Assistance from a day planner will help them regain some control.
Metro Turning Point, our emergency shelter for men, is in desperate need of twin sized blankets. Treat someone to a fresh new blanket today.
- 12 granted
- 33 remaining
A variety of crafting & art supplies are needed for our guests. We're often asked for everything from adult colouring books and markers to craft kits and paint-by-number. We'll use this money to purchase a variety of supplies to keep at each facility. Arts & Crafts
- 18 granted
- 32 remaining
Rain ponchos are needed for the guests staying at our two emergency shelters, as well as folks who come to our shelters for assistance throughout the day. Apparel
Headphones allow guest at Barry House to access/listen to their electronics more privately.
- 73 granted
- 227 remaining
Treat someone to a hot beverage. A cup of coffee or tea may be just the thing someone needs to better face the challenges, warm body and spirit, and connect with others. That’s why we have free coffee and tea available to everyone at our six facilities and in our drop in Housing Hub.
- 2 granted
- 18 remaining
Did you know the only pets allowed in our supported housing units are fish? Fish Project funds will go to providing tanks, supplies, and a new fish friend for any tenant who would like to have a pet. The fish provide companionship (great listeners!), a sense of connection and purpose, and enhance joy and dignity. Supported housing is more than a place to stay - it's a stable, supported home. And pets are an important part of many homes. Your donation to the Fish Project is an investment in connection and caring.
- 18 granted
- 88 remaining
Shampoo & conditioner are always needed, but so often we don't have products that suit everyone's needs. We will use this money to purchase hair products based on our current guest's needs.
- 10 granted
- 4 remaining
Two laptop computers are needed for Sir Sandford Fleming House. This wish has been broken out into 14 - allowing for 14 people to contribute to the full cost of this item. Thank you.
- 5 granted
- 15 remaining
Small appliances - kettle, toaster and coffee maker - are needed at the Rebuilding for our tenants. The donation amount represents the cost of providing an individual with these basic appliances.
- 4 granted
- 16 remaining
The Rebuilding is in need of lamps to add warmth and more light to the living spaces of their tenants.
- 1 granted
- 18 remaining
The tenants at The Rebuilding have requested wall mounts for their television sets.
- 53 granted
- 197 remaining
We have a milk program (free milk) for all six facilities and it's very popular. A donation here will help us assure this program stays put. It's roughly $15 a week for one person in our care to have access to free milk. Help us, help them. Thank you.
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