Donations & Fundraising

You can support women and children that are accessing our services by donating items that will be used to support our programs. Personal needs items and clothing for women and children will be used in the shelter, and in our community sharing program The Garage. We accept all new and gently used items. Toiletries items like soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, diapers all sizes and Feminine hygiene products are always in need.

New Starts can also accept gently used housewares including furniture, small appliances, dishes, linens, bedding, pots and pans and cutlery. These items will be used to support women and children in setting up their new homes.

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Donated Goods:

You can support us by donating items to our food share program.

The following items are always needed at the shelter:

Peanut butter
Pasta
Rice
Baby food
Flour
Canned vegetables
Lunch snacks
Canned fish
Cereal

Gently Used or New:

Dishes

Glasses
Cutlery
Pots and pans
Appliances (both large and small)
Furniture
Clothing
Shoes
School Supplies
Backpacks & Insulated Lunch Bags

Unfortunately, we are unable to pick up donations.

To deliver donations, please contact us at 807-727-2820

or email support@newstartsforwomen.com to schedule a time for drop off.

We will provide gift in kind tax receipts for donations where the fair market value can be determined in accordance with CRA policies and guidelines.

Please contact us at 807-727-2820 or adminassistant@newstartsforwomen.com if you are requesting a receipt.

Fundraising:

Throughout the year we provide a few ways for the community to support our programs and raise awareness of gender based violence against women and girls. The funds raised will go to supporting the programs and services that we provide to individuals and families in need.

These items are available in limited quantities. If you would like to make a purchase, please email newstartsadmin@shaw.ca or call (807) 727-2820 to arrangement payment and pickup.

We appreciate your support!

Patrick Hunter Art Prints

In 2021, local artist Patrick Hunter captured what we were feeling for our November 25th campaign – International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children.

Three hands are connected by a braid of sweetgrass each wearing a bracelet:

the orange bracelet holds an eagle feather symbolizing honour & bravery
the red bracelet holds a drum honouring missing & murdered indigenous women
the purple bracelet represents our work to end violence again women & girls

11" x 15"

$50.00 each

Wrapped in Courage Scarves

The Wrapped in Courage campaign engages local communities throughout November to raise awareness of gender-based violence, connect survivors to services and to call for social change.

Attend a Wrapped Courage flag raising and proclamation event in your community and wear a purple scarf to show your support and take action towards violence prevention today, because #purpleisforeveryone.

We have a variety of different designs available, prices vary.

$10 - $30 each

Donations & Fundraising

Patrick Hunter Art Prints

Purple Shirts

Storm Angeconeb Touques

Wrapped in Courage Scarves