Shelter Nova Scotia's Care & Comfort Wish List
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It's no secret - we're in a housing crisis! Over 400 people are currently without a home in this province, and the numbers are rising.
Via our six facilities, Shelter Nova Scotia provides a safe place to stay for 106 people in need daily, and we provide services to over 1,000 annually.
With the support of our community we also aim to provide the utmost care & comfort to our clients, guests, tenants and residents. Everything from grocery store gift cards to a warm cup of coffee, internet services, safe, comfortable beds, to the simplest things like underwear, deodorant and shampoo.
Because of COVID safety measures, we created this care & comfort "wish list" so we can purchase these typically donated items and still provide the essentials to those who need it most.
Support us - so we can support them.
How it works: You purchase an item (or two or 10), our staff are notified and then use the money donated to make the purchase. This way, everyone is safe and we're still able to provide the highest level of care & comfort to the people who need it most. Contact fundraising@shelternovascotia.com for more info.
Thank you so much from all of us at Shelter Nova Scotia.
Wishes
$50
CAD
Generator Project
- 63 granted
- 437 remaining
Generators (plus install) are needed for Metro Turning Point, Fleming House, Nehiley House and Herring Cove Apartments. The people we serve live with anxiety, worry and loneliness. When we loose power that anxiety accelerates, and our employees do their best to keep everyone calm and organized. Help us alleviate this problem. Every dollar helps us get there.
If you're interested in adopting a specific house's project, or just want more info please contact fundraising@shelternovascotia.com
Housewares
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If you're interested in adopting a specific house's project, or just want more info please contact fundraising@shelternovascotia.com
Housewares
$25
CAD
Gift Card
- 320 granted
- 0 remaining
It's always best to "give the gift of choice" to the people in our care because at the end of the day how do we really know what they NEED? We will use this money to purchase grocery & Visa gift cards for 300+ people this holiday season.
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Gift of Choice
$200
CAD
Dining Room Table & Chairs
- 6 granted
- 3 remaining
A dining room table & 8 chairs are needed for Nehiley House. (This wish has been broken out into 9 - allowing for 9 people to contribute to the full cost of this item. 8 chairs + 1 table. If you prefer to cover the full cost please select a quantity of "9")
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Housewares
$100
CAD
Picnic Table
- 6 granted
- 0 remaining
A picnic table is needed for our guests at Barry House. Barry House has a fantastic backyard space with nothing to fill it. (This wish has been broken out into 6 - allowing for 6 people to contribute to the full cost of this item. Thank you.)
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Outdoor
$150
CAD
Deck Furniture
- 2 granted
- 3 remaining
Deck furniture is needed for our residents at Nehiley House. (This wish has been broken out into 5 - allowing for 5 people to contribute to the full cost of this item. If you prefer to cover the full cost please select a quantity of "5")
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Outdoor
$100
CAD
Laptop Computer
- 7 granted
- 0 remaining
A laptop computer is needed for the common area at Herring Cove Apartments. All 12 tenants would be able to access this computer throughout the day. (This wish has been broken out into 7 - allowing for 7 people to contribute to the full cost of this item.) Thank you.
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Housewares
$100
CAD
Winter Coat
- 75 granted
- 0 remaining
We need to stock up on winter jackets 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 warm clothing. We also need coats for the guests staying with us.
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Apparel
$25
CAD
Art Supplies
- 45 granted
- 0 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.
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Arts & Crafts
$20
CAD
Day Planner / Agenda / Journal
- 14 granted
- 92 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.
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Arts & Crafts
$40
CAD
Digital Watch
- 19 granted
- 0 remaining
We want to purchase simple digital watches for our tenants at The Rebuilding. The residents at this facility don't have the luxury of smart phones and struggle to regain their independence. Something this simple could make the world of difference.
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Apparel
$50
CAD
iPad
- 10 granted
- 5 remaining
An iPad is very much needed for our volunteer program. We need an efficient way of tracking donations and having proper inventory control. (This wish has been broken into $50 donations to allow for many people to contribute. If you want to purchase the whole cost of the iPad please select "15.")
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Housewares
$15
CAD
Milk Program
- 62 granted
- 188 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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$25
CAD
Waterproof Mattress Cover
- 24 granted
- 82 remaining
We provide a safe place to stay for 106 people each night, some of these individuals only stay with us a few nights, some a few weeks, some have decided to make us their permanent home. With the fluctuation of guests, and the sharing of beds, we need special mattress covers to help protect our guests. We're in need of covers that are highly waterproof, help prevent bed bugs and repels dust mites and bacteria (varying sizes.) We will use this money to purchase them. Thank you!
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$50
CAD
Generator Project
- 63 granted
- 437 remaining
Generators (plus install) are needed for Metro Turning Point, Fleming House, Nehiley House and Herring Cove Apartments. The people we serve live with anxiety, worry and loneliness. When we loose power that anxiety accelerates, and our employees do their best to keep everyone calm and organized. Help us alleviate this problem. Every dollar helps us get there.
If you're interested in adopting a specific house's project, or just want more info please contact fundraising@shelternovascotia.com
Housewares
More ...
Less ...
If you're interested in adopting a specific house's project, or just want more info please contact fundraising@shelternovascotia.com
Housewares
$25
CAD
Gift Card
- 320 granted
- 0 remaining
It's always best to "give the gift of choice" to the people in our care because at the end of the day how do we really know what they NEED? We will use this money to purchase grocery & Visa gift cards for 300+ people this holiday season.
Gift of Choice
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Less ...
Gift of Choice
$200
CAD
Dining Room Table & Chairs
- 6 granted
- 3 remaining
A dining room table & 8 chairs are needed for Nehiley House. (This wish has been broken out into 9 - allowing for 9 people to contribute to the full cost of this item. 8 chairs + 1 table. If you prefer to cover the full cost please select a quantity of "9")
Housewares
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Less ...
Housewares
$100
CAD
Picnic Table
- 6 granted
- 0 remaining
A picnic table is needed for our guests at Barry House. Barry House has a fantastic backyard space with nothing to fill it. (This wish has been broken out into 6 - allowing for 6 people to contribute to the full cost of this item. Thank you.)
Outdoor
More ...
Less ...
Outdoor
$150
CAD
Deck Furniture
- 2 granted
- 3 remaining
Deck furniture is needed for our residents at Nehiley House. (This wish has been broken out into 5 - allowing for 5 people to contribute to the full cost of this item. If you prefer to cover the full cost please select a quantity of "5")
Outdoor
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Less ...
Outdoor
$100
CAD
Laptop Computer
- 7 granted
- 0 remaining
A laptop computer is needed for the common area at Herring Cove Apartments. All 12 tenants would be able to access this computer throughout the day. (This wish has been broken out into 7 - allowing for 7 people to contribute to the full cost of this item.) Thank you.
Housewares
More ...
Less ...
Housewares
$100
CAD
Winter Coat
- 75 granted
- 0 remaining
We need to stock up on winter jackets 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 warm clothing. We also need coats for the guests staying with us.
Apparel
More ...
Less ...
Apparel
$25
CAD
Art Supplies
- 45 granted
- 0 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
More ...
Less ...
Arts & Crafts
$20
CAD
Day Planner / Agenda / Journal
- 14 granted
- 92 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.
Arts & Crafts
More ...
Less ...
Arts & Crafts
$40
CAD
Digital Watch
- 19 granted
- 0 remaining
We want to purchase simple digital watches for our tenants at The Rebuilding. The residents at this facility don't have the luxury of smart phones and struggle to regain their independence. Something this simple could make the world of difference.
Apparel
More ...
Less ...
Apparel
$50
CAD
iPad
- 10 granted
- 5 remaining
An iPad is very much needed for our volunteer program. We need an efficient way of tracking donations and having proper inventory control. (This wish has been broken into $50 donations to allow for many people to contribute. If you want to purchase the whole cost of the iPad please select "15.")
Housewares
More ...
Less ...
Housewares
$15
CAD
Milk Program
- 62 granted
- 188 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.
More ...
Less ...
$25
CAD
Waterproof Mattress Cover
- 24 granted
- 82 remaining
We provide a safe place to stay for 106 people each night, some of these individuals only stay with us a few nights, some a few weeks, some have decided to make us their permanent home. With the fluctuation of guests, and the sharing of beds, we need special mattress covers to help protect our guests. We're in need of covers that are highly waterproof, help prevent bed bugs and repels dust mites and bacteria (varying sizes.) We will use this money to purchase them. Thank you!
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