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.
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.
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 is get there.
If you're interested in adopting a specific house's project, or just want more info please contact fundraising@shelternovascotia.com
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")
Toolkits have been requested by our tenants at The Rebuilding. A lot of the work we do with the individuals who live at The Rebuilding is helping them get their independence back. This will definitely help!
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.)
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")
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Belts are needed for guests at Metro Turning Point and tenants at Herring Cove Apartment. The stress of not having a permanent home often results in weight fluctuation.
We are starting a "warm cup of comfort " program at all six facilities. It will include access to free hot drinks throughout the day along with all the fixings (milk, sugar etc.) Please help us fund this initiative.
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.
The residents at Nehiley House have requested make-up kits. Self care is extremely important when trying to regain your independence and make that transition from crisis back into the community.
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.
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.")
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.
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!
The Rebuilding is in need of a new fridge. This wish has been broken into 5 gifts of $100. If you can purchase the whole wish please select all quantities remaining. Thank you so much.
This holiday season, Shelter NS created a care & comfort "wish list" as a way of keeping everyone safe. Shop for them from the comfort of home. You purchase an item (or two or 10), they're notified and then use the money to make the purchase. Thank you!