2011 Christmas Wish List
Read this message from Deanna Elias-Henry
YWCA will be home to about 80 women and 20 children this Christmas. Help us make their holiday season a little brighter.
While we ensure that the basic needs of these women and children are met, we depend on community support to bring cheer to lives that need some extra encouragement and joy. We want to convey to our women and children that they are special, that they deserve good things at Christmas time. Because some prefer to give gifts that will brighten the season for individual clients, and others like to give something that will strengthen our ongoing services to clients, we have divided our wish list accordingly.
Gifts for Clients |
Gifts for Program Areas
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Gift cards for: Grocery stores, malls, department stores, hardware stores, restaurants, coffee shops, long distance calls, pharmacies, spa/salon/massage services
Passes for: Gyms, fitness classes, bowling, Globe Theatre, movie theaters (Rainbow, Galaxy), sporting events, music concerts, festivals, Science Centre/Imax, swimming pools, Laserquest, Wonderland, It’s a Blast, Dino Bouncers
Clothing: Pajamas, slippers, socks (for women and children) Housecoats, underwear, bras (all sizes, children and adult) All sizes of kids’ clothing, shoes, socks Scarves and gloves
Personal hygiene and cosmetics: Shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, lotion, deodorant, razors, hair products, makeup, brushes, combs Lipstick, hand cream, lip gloss (for girls and women)
Food items: Canned, dry goods, any non-perishable food items Food items for care packages Children’s lunch items (granola bars, fruit cups, pudding, cookies) Festive food items (oranges, chocolates, candies)
Stationery Note pads and pens (for women) Day planners and journals Gift bags and shoeboxes
For children: $5 toys for kids under 12 Toys, books, board games Craft supplies, paint, canvases, play-dough, markers, crayons, pencil crayons, stickers, colouring books Sporting equipment (football, basketball, frisbee, soccer ball, jump rope, pool toys) Backpacks, school supplies |
Useful for many YWCA programs: Gas cards Carwash, van maintenance certificates (Mr. Lube)
My Aunt’s Place Program Wish List New leather/leatherette furniture for recreation area Wide screen TV entertainment centre CD player Digital camera (to create a MAP “Wall of Success”) GPS for van Christmas movies Kitchen: Large pizza pans, large pots Xmas stockings (red plain), craft supplies to individualize them Curtains for the bedrooms
Isabel Johnson Shelter Program Wish List Towels (all sizes), bath mats Bed linens (twin size), pillow cases, fitted sheets, quilts, comforters, pillows Bedroom lamps Alarm clocks Small appliances (toaster, coffee maker, blender, kettle, microwave) Spice kits and racks Pots and pans, baking dishes Leather couches (two) Crib Sturdy wooden kitchen chair set Children’s craft table and chair set Games for Nintendo WII
Kikinaw Residence Program Wish List Two new lounge chairs for lounge New TV
Kids in Transition Shelter Program Wish List New medium sized stroller
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Additional ongoing needs at Isabel Johnson Shelter