HOLIDAY SHARING GUIDE 2018 HOW TO GIVE HELP AND GET HELP WINDSOR & ESSEX COUNTY

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1 GIFTS Autism Services Inc. Donations of: Money, Gift Cards, Toys and Books Gifts for: Children with Autism All ages Website for gift ideas rces.com/autism-toys/ Where: 3600 Curry Ave, When: Oct 1 Dec 15, 2018 Mon-Fri, 9 am-4 pm (Closed 12 noon-1 pm) Contact: (WIN0094) GIFTS Can-Am Urban Non-Profit Native Homes Donations of: Gifts, Gift Cards, Toys, Money Or Adopt-a-Family Gifts for: Individuals, families & children 0-16yrs Where: 180 Tecumseh Rd E, Unit 4 When: Oct 1 Dec 14, 2018 Mon-Fri, 9 am 5 pm Contact: (WIN0999) Drouillard Place Donations of: Gifts, Gift Cards, Toys, Money & food Gifts for: Clients of Drouillard Place only Children 0-16yrs, Where: 1102 Drouillard Rd, When: Oct 11 Dec 14, 2018 Mon-Fri, 8:30 am 4 pm * (Closed 12 noon-1 pm) Contact: (WIN1746) Erie St Clair VON VON Essex - Meals on Wheels, Holiday Meal Program Donations of: Money Gifts for: Seniors Meals on Wheels for the Holidays Where: 4520 Rhodes Dr, Unit 400, or via the website, * When Donating mention Meals on Wheels When: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am 4:30 pm Oct 1-Dec 21, 2018 Contact: ext 6301 (WIN0985) P a g e 1

2 GIFTS Hiatus House GIFTS House of Sophrosyne Donations of: New toys, New clothing, gift cards & money Gifts for: Women & children All ages Where: 250 Louis Ave, Call first & Ring buzzer When: for donation drop-off All year Mon-Sun, 24 hours Contact: (WIN1738) Men United for God Donations of: Monetary donations, New Clothes Gifts & Gift Cards Gifts for: Children Infant-16 yrs When: * (Please Call First) Mon 10 am-12 noon Tue 10 am-1 pm Where: 343 Wyandotte St, W Contact: (WIN1836) Donations of: New toys, Gifts, Gift cards, Craft Supplies & money Gifts for: Women & children All ages (Clients of House of Sophrosyne) Where: 1771 Chappell Ave, When: Mon-Fri, 10 am 4 pm Accepts Donations All Year Contact: (WIN0712) Moose Lodge 1499 Donations of: New, unwrapped gifts, toys, gift cards & Monetary Donations Gifts for: When: Where: Contact: (WIN1742) (will issue tax receipts) Children 0-12yrs Mon-Fri,1 pm-8 pm (All Year) 777 Tecumseh Rd W, P a g e 2

3 GIFTS Hospice of & Essex County - Seniors Transportation Program Donations of: Money to offset Free Medical Transportation to Seniors Where: 6038 Empress St, When: Nov 1-Dec 20 Mon-Thu, 10 am-2 pm Contact: (WIN1159) Street Help Homeless Centre of Donations of: Gift Cards, Socks & Winter clothing Gifts for: the Homeless Street Patrol * provides Sleeping bags and backpacks to the homeless in our community Where: 964 Wyandotte E, When: Anytime (All Year) Contact: (WIN0129) GIFTS Salvation Army, Donations of: New unwrapped toys, gifts, grocery gift cards and food Gifts for: Low income families Where & When: Oct 1-Dec 24 Downtown: 355 Church, 24hrs, Or call ext 227 for a pick up East: 3199 Lauzon Rd, Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 noon South: 1201 Grand Marais W Mon-Fri,9 am 1 pm Contact: Christmas Kettles Donations of: Money Where: Various locations When: Nov 15 Dec 22, 2018 To Volunteer: Register online at or call (WIN1769) P a g e 3

4 GIFTS Unemployed Help Centre of GIFTS Homes Coalition Donations of: New, unwrapped Toys, gifts, money, grocery gift cards & food Gifts for: UHC clients Where: 6955 Cantelon Dr, When: Oct 1-Dec 21, 2018 Mon to Thu, 9 am 3:30 pm Fri 9 am-11:30 am (WIN1334) *Closed 11:30 am-12:30 pm Police Service Stuff a Cruiser Donations of: Toys, clothes, gift cards food & money Gifts for: Tenants only When: Mon & Fri, 1:30 pm 4 pm and Tue & Thu, 9:30 am 11:30 am Where: 900 Howard Ave, When: Oct 3-Dec 24 Contact: (WIN1860) WPFFA, Sparky s Toy Drive Donations of: New, unwrapped toys, gift cards, money and non-perishable food Gifts for: Children 0-16yrs Where: Real Canadian Superstore 2430 Dougall Ave, When: Dec 8, am-2 pm Toys donated to: Children s Aid Society Food donated to: * Homes Coalition * Welcome Centre * New Song Church (WIN1773) P a g e 4 Donations of: New, non-violent unwrapped toys or money* (Until Dec 21) Gifts for: Children 0-14yrs When & Where: Any Fire Station See website for all locations r.com/toy-drop-locations.html Nov Spitfire game, Fill the Boot 7:05 pm Dec 16, 2018 Spitfire game, Teddy Bear 2:05 pm Dec 1@ 6pm Santa Claus Parade *No stuffed animals please Nov Tecumseh Mall Food Court for donations ** 9 am-12 noon Nov 11am Devonshire Mall Donations during the Arrival of Santa (WIN1359)

5 GIFTS Residence for Young Men GIFTS Welcome Centre Shelter for Women Donations of: Men s underwear, pajama bottoms, flip flops, work boots(various sizes), gloves, winter apparel, bus tickets, gift cards, Perishable and Non-Perishable food & Money Gifts for: Males, 16-24yrs County & At risk of homelessness Where: 1505 Langlois Ave, When: Mon-Sun 24 hours* Contact: *Call ahead to arrange drop off (WIN0643) Youth Centre Donations of: Gifts,Toys,Gift Cards to Walmart & Monetary Donations Gifts for: Women & Children (Infants-16yrs) When: 24 Hrs *(call first) Where: 263 Bridge Ave, Donations: Accepted until Dec 24, 2018 Contact: *Or call to arrange another drop off time (WIN1817) Donations of: Food, hygiene products, socks, underwear, sleeping bags, back packs, bus tickets, warm clothing & Hoodies for (men and women) & Gift cards to(24hr)tim Horton s or MacDonald s so youth can stay Warm Gifts for: Homeless and at risk youth When: Mon-Sat, 5 pm-10 pm (All Year) Where: 1247 Wyandotte St, E, Contact: (WIN2478) P a g e 5

6 DRIVES Ambassador Baptist Church DRIVES Downtown Mission, Donations of: Fresh and non-perishable food When: Thu only, 2 pm 4 pm (all year during Food Bank Hours) Where: 3285 Manchester, Contact: (WIN0159) Donations of: Fresh and non-perishable food, grocery gift cards, toiletries & warm clothing (ie: socks & gloves) When: Mon-Fri,(All Year) 9 am 5 pm Where: 664 Victoria Ave, Contact: (WIN1765) Goodfellows, Donations of: Fresh and non-perishable food & gift cards When: Tue & Fri, 10am 3pm * (Closed 12 noon 1 pm) Where: 401 Park St W, Contact: (WIN0591) Grace Baptist Church Donations of: Fresh and non-perishable food, grocery gift cards & monetary donations When: Tue, 9:30 am 11:30 am * Donations accepted All Year Where: 3150 Tecumseh E, Contact: (WIN1801) P a g e 6

7 Men United for God DRIVES New Song Church DRIVES Donations of: Fresh and non-perishable food & grocery gift cards When: * All Year (Please Call First) Mon 10 am-12 noon Tue 10 am-1 pm Where: 343 Wyandotte St, W Contact: (WIN1836) Parkwood Gospel Church, Food Bank Donations of: Fresh and non-perishable food, gift cards & money When: Tue & Fri, 10 am 1 pm (All Year) Where: 3005 Temple Dr, Contact: (WIN1802) Salvation Army, Donations of: Food, gift/grocery cards, money & Pet Food When: Tue-Fri, 9 am 1 pm (All Year) Where: 999 Drouillard Rd, Contact: (WIN0154) Peace Lutheran Church Donations of: Fresh and non-perishable food & grocery gift cards When: Wed, 9 am 12 noon (All Year) Where: 1985 Rossini Blvd, Contact: (WIN1768) Second Chance Ministry * Or call to arrange another time Donations of: Perishable and Non-perishable food, Grocery Gift Cards Where & When: *Arrange pick up call (All Year) Downtown: East: South: (WIN1769) P a g e ext 226 Drop off Donations 355 Church, 24hrs* 3199 Lauzon Rd, Mon-Fri, 9 am-12 noon 1201 Grand Marais W Mon-Fri, 9 am 1 pm Donations of: Fresh and non-perishable food, gift cards, Bus Tickets & Money When: Oct 1 Dec 24, 2018 (All Year) Where: ***Call to arrange Contact: (WIN0939)

8 DRIVES Seventh Day Adventist Church Donations of: food, grocery gift cards & monetary donations When: Tue, 1 pm-4 pm Where: (All Year) 5350 Haig Ave, Contact: (WIN1840) St John s Anglican Church DRIVES Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Donations of: non-perishable food, grocery gift cards & monetary donations When: Oct 1 Dec 14 Mon-Fri, 9 am 5 pm Where: 3707 Queen St, Contact: (WIN1822) St Mary s Anglican Church Donations of: Fresh and non-perishable food, Money Donations of: & Grocery Gift Cards Fresh and non-perishable food & Grocery Gift Cards When: Tue & Thu,9 am 12 noon Oct 1-Dec 21, 2018 When: Mon & Fri, 9 am 12 noon Oct 1 Dec 21,2018 Where: 3305 Sandwich St, Where: Contact: 1983 St Mary s Gate Contact: *Call first for large donations (WIN1756) Street Help Homeless Centre of (WIN1808) Unemployed Help Centre of Donations of: Perishable & non-perishable food and Grocery Gift Cards When: Mon-Sun, 9 am-6 pm (All Year) * on call service after 6 pm Where: 964 Wyandotte E, Contact: (WIN0129) Donations of: Perishable & non-perishable food and Grocery Gift Cards When: Oct 1 Dec 21, 2018 Mon-Thu, 9 am 3:30 pm Fri 9 am-11:30 am (Closed 11:30am-12:30pm) Where: 6955 Cantelon Dr, Contact: (WIN1334) P a g e 8

9 DRIVES Welcome Centre Shelter for Women DRIVES Homes Coalition Donations of: food, food gift cards & monetary donations When: Mon & Wed, 12 noon 3 pm Where: 263 Bridge Ave, Donations: Accepted until Dec 24, 2017 Contact: *Or call to arrange another drop off time (WIN1817) Donations of: Fresh & non-perishable food, gift cards, money When: Mon & Fri, 1:30 pm 4 pm and Tue & Thu, 9:30 am 11:30 am Accepts Donations All year Where: 900 Howard Ave, Contact: (WIN1860) Lifeline Outreach Donations of: Food, clothing & ( Monetary donations accepted through website) When: Mon-Thu, 9 am 12 noon (All Year) Where: th Concession, Contact: (WIN1869) P a g e 9

10 GET HELP: TOYS, GIFTS & FOOD Goodfellows, Gifts For: Low income families Provides: Food or grocery cards & toys, when available How to Apply: In-person with required documents* Where: 401 Park W, When: Oct 9 Dec 7, 2018 Tue & Fri ONLY 10 am 3 pm *Closed 12 noon-1 pm Contact: *2 pieces of ID with name, address, recent income statement, proof for each member who resides in the household (WIN0591) New Song Church, Event: Gifts For: Provides: Registration: Where: When: Dec 19, pm-8 pm Contact: (WIN0154) Kids Christmas Party Children infant-12yrs 1 gift per child Pick up free ticket at church office or call before Dec Drouillard Rd, GET HELP: TOYS, GIFTS & FOOD Moose Lodge 1499, Toys for Tots Gifts For: Children 1-12yrs Provides: Toys & gifts How to Apply: In-person Where: 777 Tecumseh Rd W When: Nov 19-Dec 3, 2018 Mon-Fri, 1 pm 8 pm Distribution: Dec 11 & 12, 2018 (Client will be told when to pick up their items during registration) Contact: Apply In person (WIN1742) Salvation Army, Event: Registration for Gifts, Toys & Food Gifts for: Families with children 0 12 yrs Provides: One toy for children & Food for family How to Apply: In-person with required documents* Where: 355 Church St, When: Registration Oct 1 Nov 2,2018 Thu & Fri only, 1 pm 3 pm Distribution: Dec 17 & 18, 2018, 12:30 pm-3:30 pm * Proof of income/assistance, ID for each family member and proof of residency (WIN1769) P a g e 10

11 GET HELP: TOYS, GIFTS & FOOD Society of St Vincent de Paul GET HELP: TOYS, GIFTS & FOOD Street Help Homeless Centre of For: Families in need How to Apply: Call local Catholic Church directly or phone number below for a referral to a church When: Deadline, Nov 30, 2018 Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm * Some churches may have an earlier deadline Contact: (WIN1822) Unemployed Help Centre of Event: Food Basket application Food for: Clients of UHC Provides: Holiday Food How to Apply: In-person with * Required documents Where: 6955 Cantelon Dr, When: Dec 1 Dec 21,2018 Mon-Thu, 9 am 3:30 pm Fri, 9 am-11:30 am Closed 11:30 am-12:30 pm for lunch * Proof of income/assistance, ID for each family member and proof of residency (WIN1334) Gifts for: Provides: Homeless Individuals & Families Toys & gifts or gift cards for homeless individuals & noncustodial parents How to Apply: In-person* Where: 964 Wyandotte E, When: Mon-Sun, 9 am-6 pm (WIN0129) WPFFA Sparky s Gift & Toy Program Gifts for: Children 0 14 yrs Provides: Toys & gifts How to Apply: In-person* Where: Forest Glade Community Centre 3215 Forest Glade Dr, When: Nov, 16, 2018, 9 am-5 pm Where: Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital 1453 Prince Rd, When: Sat, Nov 17, 2018, 9 am 5 pm Where: International Aquatic and Training Centre, 401 Pitt St W, When: Nov 23, 2018, 9 am 5 pm n.html *See website for ID requirements. (WIN1359) P a g e 11

12 Ambassador Baptist Church Event: Christmas Dinner For: Everyone welcome Registration: Call by Dec 14, 2018 Where: 3285 Manchester Rd, When: Dec 19, 2018, 5:30 pm Contact: (WIN0159) GET HELP: COMMUNITY MEALS Downtown Mission Event: Holiday Luncheon For: Everyone welcome Where: 664 Victoria Ave, When: Dec 25, 2018, 12 noon 1 pm Contact: (WIN1765) Mezza Ristorante & Lounge Event: For: Holiday Luncheon Everyone welcome Registration: * None required Where: 804 Erie St E, When: Dec 25, 2018, 11 am-2 pm Contact: (WIN1164) Salvation Army, New Song Church, Event: Christmas Dinners* For: Everyone Registration: * Call and Pick up free ticket at church kitchen Before Dec 14, 2018 Where: 999 Drouillard Rd Event 1: Dec 14, 6 pm Event 2: Dec 15, 6 pm Contact: * lunch also served after Christmas Day service at11 am (WIN0154) Street Help Homeless Centre of Event: For: Where: When: Contact: (WIN1769) Community Christmas Dinner Everyone The St Clair College of Arts 201 Riverside Dr, West Dec 12, 6 pm * No application required Event: Community Holiday Meals 2018 For: For Homeless individuals & Families Registration: No application Required Where: 964 Wyandotte St E, When: * Christmas Eve - Dec 24, 2018 * Christmas Day - Dec 25, 2018 * Boxing Day - Dec 26, 2018 * New Year s Eve - Dec 31, 2018 Breakfast served: 9 am-11 am Lunch served: 11 am-4 pm Dinner Served: 4 pm-6 pm Contact: (WIN0129) P a g e 12

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14 About the Guide The Holiday Sharing Guide offers a comprehensive listing of local donation drives and is a resource for residents looking to either give or get help this season. For the most current guide information visit Contact 211 Dial: Alternate: Toll Free: TTY: Contact us Have a question about the guide, or want to get your information included? info@211southwestontario.ca 211 is a trademark of United Way of Canada / Centraide Canada under license by 211 South West Ontario. An electronic copy of this guide can be found at P a g e 14