The Gathering Place
172 Military Road A1C 2E8 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

*Corrections: Data Clerk position removed at this time, and closing date adjusted to Wednesday, May 12th!* We're Hiring! As part of the Canada Summer Job Program we are currently accepting applications for 3 positions for individuals 17-30 years of age with a valid driver’s licence!... Arts & Crafts Program Assistant (20 hrs/wk) Cook’s Helper (35 hrs/wk) Gardening Helper (20 hrs/wk) See all the details at: https://kindnesswanted.ca/canada-summer-job-program To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] by Wednesday, May 12th.

As part of our Guest Empowerment Program, The Gathering Place runs a DVD Exchange and we are looking to add to our movie library for the Guests' enjoyment.... but we need your help! If you have DVDs to donate, we are gratefully accepting donations at our main entrance at 172 Military Road, from 9am-3pm Monday to Friday!

We shared the story of 8 year old Carly who ran 5km to raise money for The Gathering Place earlier this month, and here she is with Acting Executive Director, Kim Grant, with her donation of over $2,000! Thank you, Carly, you are truly an inspiration! https://www.cbc.ca//carly-green-fundraising-gathering-plac

Hiring: Guest Support Worker / The Shelter Relief Position The Guest Support Worker is an integral member of The Gathering Place team and the first point of contact for assisting Guests with programs and services, navigation and advocacy. The position provides access to a range of team members who work collaboratively to assess, treat and support Guests. https://kindnesswanted.ca/guest-support-worker-the-shelter-... To apply please send your resume to [email protected] by May 2nd, 2021.

Thanks to your votes, we are so happy to share that The Gathering Place WON a Nature's Path Gardens for Good $5,000 grant to support our community garden! The Hopeful Garden at The Gathering Place is a meeting place for our community and provides us with the opportunity to plant seeds of hope in the people we serve. As one of 22 winners from across North America, this grant money will be used to repair and add shelves to the greenhouse, buy a tiller, and obtain much needed gardening supplies. Thank you again for your support, we are so pleased to have been chosen for this grant. You can read more about the Nature's Path Organic Foods Gardens for Good Grant here: https://www.naturespath.com//natures-path-gardens-for-goo/

The Gathering Place simply could not exist without our dedicated volunteers. So during this National Volunteer Week, we want to say a big THANK YOU for all you do and the support you give us. #NVW2021 This past year has looked different with the challenges of the pandemic. We have missed having you around and have felt your absence... from your helping hands to your smiling and positive faces, it just has not been the same. We are so happy to have you back in Alert Level 2! I...t is only because of our strong and loyal volunteer network that we can continue to create a safe and accepting place for the people who need it most. The theme for National Volunteer Week for 2021 is The Value of One, The Power of Many, and that couldn't be more true for us here at The Gathering Place. Each and every volunteer makes a difference and together they are the backbone of The Gathering Place and the hundreds of vulnerable Guests we serve every day. Thank you again for all you do. See more

On this Good Friday we want to recognize and thank Ocean Choice International for their donation of seafood so we can provide Guests with a healthy meal of fish on fridays! Thank you for your continued kindness and commitment to the community.

The Gathering Place continues to adhere to Public Health Guidelines in ensuring the health and safety of Guests, Volunteers and Staff. All services continue to be provided in a modified way under Alert Level 2. This includes: Meal Service - We will be open for in-house dining at reduced capacity with the continued availability of takeaway meals for those who would prefer that option. Three meals per day/seven days per week will be provided with Breakfast from 8am - 9am, Lunch... from 11:30am -1pm, and Supper from 5pm - 7pm. Overnight Shelter - The Shelter remains open with referrals made through NL Housing's Emergency Shelter Line. Guests staying in the Shelter have access to space within The Gathering Place during the day. Case Management Services - Will be available in person by coming to the Main Door at 172 Military Road. Social Room/Warming Centre - Will be open at reduced capacity. Laundry Services - Will be open. Clothing Boutique (The Kindness Closet) - Closed to the public at this time, however, clothing and toiletry items are available upon request for Guests. Individuals can either call the main phone line at 753-3234 or go to the Main Door at 172 Military Road to provide a list of needed items. An announcement on when we will be accepting clothing donations and opening the Boutique will be posted on our website and social media. Medical Clinic - Will be available in person Monday to Friday 9:30am - 3pm by coming to the main door at 172 Military Road. Dental Clinic - Will be open and appointments can be made by calling 753-3234. Volunteer Program - Will be re-starting. The Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with our volunteers.

We need your votes! The Gathering Place is in the running for the Nature's Path Gardens for Good $5,000 grant to support community garden projects that grow organic food to nourish their communities - and we need your help! Click here to cast your vote until April 7th: ... https://www.naturespath.com/en-ca/gardens-for-good/ (Scroll down to the "Vote for this Garden" button and then enter your email to vote! You'll then need to confirm your vote via email, as it's only one vote per person.) The Hopeful Garden at The Gathering Place is a meeting place for our community and provides us with the opportunity to plant seeds of hope in the people we serve.

With the crisis created by COVID-19, The Gathering Place needs your help. We now have more people using our services than ever before and the need is increasing every day. If you are able to donate and support us through a monetary donation, please visit: KindnessWanted.ca/Donate Thank you for your kindness.

COVID-19 has created a crisis for the most vulnerable in our community. Since September, 750 more people have come to us for help and every day the need is increasing. The Gathering Place needs your help through monetary donations. Donations can be made at KindnessWanted.ca/Donate... Thank you for your kindness.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been amazed by the kindness of others. The emails and messages you have sent us have proven to be a great source of inspiration and motivation, so we want to say a big shout out to everyone who has reached out to The Gathering Place.

Join us in saying a big thank you to Charlotte, who raised over $250 after seeing a commercial for The Gathering Place and wanted to help those without a home or who may go hungry. She made a donation cup and collected donations over Christmas, and even put some of her own money in as well. We're inspired by your kindness and thoughtfulness, Charlotte!

Trades NL: Building Trades of Newfoundland and Labrador continued their incredible support of The Gathering Place this month by donating $30,000 - bringing their four year donation total to over $127,000! TradesNL represents more than 18,000 skilled trades workers in Newfoundland & Labrador and we thank ALL of them for their support. With a record number of Guests using The Gathering Place during Covid-19, this donation will be essential to continuing our services throughout... the winter months. Read the full press release here: https://tradesnl.com/uncategorized/gatheringplace While our own members are experiencing challenging times, we recognize the needs at The Gathering Place are continuing to grow, so we are pleased that our members continue to find a way to assist those around us. Our men and women have a long history of supporting the most vulnerable people around us, and will continue our support as long as possible. - Darin King, Executive Director, Trades NL

Simply put, 2020 has been one for the books - and we couldn't have gotten through it without your support, donations and help. We saw a record number of Guests use our services in 2020, had to adapt our operations in light of Covid-19, and weathered the biggest storm we can remember in January. Throughout it all, your kindness has motivated and inspired us - we thank you for all your support in 2020 and we wish you a safe and healthy new year.

We are sending a BIG thank you to the following groups for their contributions and donations this month: Yung Dumb has a holiday music stream and are accepting donations for The Gathering Place Fortis employees donated over 650 pairs of underwear and socks and over 100 shaving cream containers!... Alexander Taylor hosted a virtual Christmas concert called "Merry and Bright" with all donations going to The Gathering Place!

We can't stop smiling about this donation! We are so appreciative for the St. John’s Dental Study Club and their donation of $1,700 for The Gathering Place's dental clinic! This will help us continue to offer critical care for the Guests.

Meet Alexander Taylor! This talented 12 year old is hosting a virtual Christmas benefit concert on Saturday November 28th at 2pm and is collecting donations for The Gathering Place! His mom tells us that Alexander picked The Gathering Place because he "likes the great work you do for people in our community that need it." Join his Facebook page for all the details!... Saturday, November 28th, 2pm Visit his Facebook page: Alex Taylor (Musician) https://www.facebook.com/groups/256382532011701 Call 753-3234 ext 211 to make a donation and let them know it's for the Merry and Bright fundraiser. A big thanks to you, Alexander!

Join us in giving a BIG thank you to these two amazing groups who showed incredible kindness to The Gathering Place recently: Paladin Security donated lots of warm base layers for Guests this winter! Urban Shoes made a donation to The Gathering Place for the second year in a row - this year they raised $775!

We need your help! Due to increased need, we are looking for more volunteers for our breakfast and supper hours, 7 days a week, at The Gathering Place. If you would like to help out, please contact Val O'Connell at [email protected] and she will be in touch!... * Reminder that you must be 18 years of age and older to volunteer All COVID-19 protocols are being followed at The Gathering Place for Guests, staff and volunteers.

Bill Guye from Hubby-4-Hire Home Improvements has been donating a portion of all his jobs this summer to The Gathering Place and dropped by to make an incredible donation of $2,000! Thank you Bill for your kindness and this incredible donation, we are always so touched by those in the community who go above and beyond to help those who need it most. Join us in thanking Bill!

It’s World Kindness Day and all of us at The Gathering Place are so appreciative for the kindness the community extends toward the most vulnerable in our society. Small acts of kindness can go a long way. World Kindness Day is a great time to do something for others. Here are a few suggestions: Text a friend to tell them you appreciate them. Buy coffee for the person behind you in line. Ask your neighbours if you can grab anything at the store for them.... Pick up litter in your neighbourhood. Tell us what you will be doing to spread kindness today and tag a friend to spread the message!

A big thank you to Joan Fogarty who has made and sold over 100 masks as a fundraiser for The Gathering Place! She has Christmas patterns available in Adult and Teenager sizes for $10 and Childrens for $8, all which can be purchased by emailing [email protected] or contacting her on Facebook (Joan Reynolds Fogarty). Thank you for your kindness, Joan!

We are pausing accepting donations for this week, November 9-13 as we rearrange our space to accommodate a significant increase in Guest winter clothing needs. Thank you to the staff at the Lantern and for your patience while we reconfigure our space. Stay tuned for an update next week!

We're Hiring! The Gathering Place is hiring a cleaner in a temporary full-time position with the ability to work flexible hours. Applications are due Thursday, November 12th, so visit KindnessWanted.ca/hiring for all the details today. Please share to help spread the word!

Tune into Out of the Fog tonight to check out Joanne Thompson and Nancy Sullivan of The Gathering Place chat with host Lynn Hammond - thanks for having us on!

Covid-19 has impacted The Gathering Place greatly. We are now helping nearly 4000 Guests every week and have to pick up most of our own food and supplies. On behalf of our entire team, thank you to Capital Subaru for donating the use of a Subaru Outback to The Gathering Place. Whether it's picking up a food donation or collecting the laundry for our Overnight Shelter, this vehicle is critical to our operations each and every day. Simply put, we couldn't do it without your help. Thank you for your kindness, Capital Subaru.

A big thank you to Hanlon Services for donating their time and resources to clean the hood vents in our kitchen. By taking care of this necessary expenditure, we can focus donations on other critical services and programs. Thank you to Jody and the entire team!