Women Helping Women Project

If I can help one person, if I can stop one person from going down the road to addiction, then everything I’ve been through will have been worth it. COVID-19... made it difficult for Mark to find a home, forcing him to stay at a local emergency shelter for a number of weeks. However, with help from Lutherwood staff, Mark is now housed and wants to show his gratitude by giving back to his community. Read Mark's story here: https://www.lutherwood.ca//housing-stability-in-uncertain-

A gentle morning reminder We are collecting items this season for our annual Women Helping Women Project fundraiser Unfortunately, due to COVID, we are unable to host our annual dance fundraiser, but we will still be collecting items and distributing them to local shelters ... A reminder about who we are and what we do: we are residents of Kitchener and Waterloo who started a local initiative in 2018 to provide necessary personal hygiene products to the most vulnerable women in our community. We collect your Ipsy and similar small makeup bags and fill them with essential supplies. We also collect items for local shelters based on what is most needed. If you’re interested in donating here are a list of items most needed: -Personal hygiene items ( toothbrush toothpaste, shampoos, (full and travel size), soap, deodorant, hairbrushes, pads and tampons. - underwear, bras, socks, and pyjamas (must be new) -gift cards - hats, mitts, or gloves - diapers - makeup bags, purses or small bags - cash donations can be made to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/womenhelpingwomenKW *at this time we are unable to accept used clothing We've set up an item drop off box at underdog dance studio in Uptown Waterloo for contactless donations. Underdog Dance Studio: 71 King St North (second floor) Waterloo If you have any questions please contact us at: [email protected] If you you’d like to help further, please like and share this post

Not sure what items to donate? Lutherwood Child and Family Foundation has some suggestions of most requested items

We are ready to collect items again this year for our annual Women Helping Women fundraiser! Due to the ongoing pandemic we are unfortunately not going to be able to have our dance event this year, but we will still be collecting items and distributing them to shelters in the area! A reminder about who we are and what we do: we are residents of Kitchener and Waterloo who have started a local initiative to provide necessary personal hygiene products to the most vulnerable wome...n in our community. We collect your Ipsy and similar small makeup bags and fill them with essential supplies. We also collect items for local shelters based on what is most needed. If you’re interested in donating here are a list of items we need: -Personal hygiene items ( toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoos, (full and travel size), soap, deodorant, hairbrushes, pads and tampons. - underwear, bras, socks, and pyjamas-(must be new) -gift cards - hats, mitts, or gloves - diapers - makeup bags or purses - and as always you can donate cash to https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/womenhelpingwomenKW - at this time we are unable to accept used clothing We've set up an item drop off box at underdog dance studio in Uptown Waterloo for contactless donations. Underdog Dance Studio: 71 King St North (second floor) Waterloo If you have any questions please contact us at: [email protected] If you’d like to help us further, please share this post!

Many community partners ask us how they can help during this unprecedented time. We at oneROOF Youth Services are grateful for your kindness and continued gener...osity. Currently we are looking for donations in laundry "Tide Pods" or strips, toilet paper, paper towels, adult underwear, male and female - all sizes, "dixie cups", old bicycles or parts and gardening seeds. Spread the word - Together, it is amazing how small changes can make a big difference......"A little from everyone, goes a long way." If you are able to donate any of these items, please email [email protected] or call 519-742-2788 ext. 205 THANK YOU!!!

Donations are starting to come in !!!!!

If you ever considered being a Host Family one Roof needs your help, HOST FAMILIES NEEDED! oneROOF Youth Services continue our effort to flatten the curve by practising social distancing and proper hand-washing. We also continue to provide essential 24/7 services for youth at risk or experiencing homeless, who for various reasons cannot simply stay at home.... Unfortunately, during the pandemic, we have witnessed an increase in youth accessing the shelter system who have no prior history of needing shelter services. We are also seeing an increase in intakes for youth under the age of 20. Due to this recent increase in numbers, oneROOF Youth Services is reaching out to the community in search of Host Home Providers to help divert these youth away from the shelter as soon as possible. We understand we are living in unprecedented times where one may be more hesitant to open their doors to a new face. oneROOF is committed to prioritizing the safety of all parties and will in turn provide COVID-19 testing to eligible youth prior to entering your homes. Our Host Home Coordinators are also dedicated to implementing a plan unique to all homes; including frequent in person and/or virtual meetings, virtual training, etc. To learn more please visit our website www.oneroof.org or email our Host Home Coordinators at hhinfo@oneroof

Great news! Sanguen health has shifted gears and is now offering mobile health care and is offering COVID support/testing for community members who would otherwise have fewer opportunities to access these services #kwrstrong

Ray of Hope has started operating some services, at a revised level, to better support the KWR community