We are highlighting Linking Hope as a not for profit group that started here in our community. If you have a preferred organization to work with please do support the evacuees.
LINKING HOPE is a nonprofit with a charitable status that acts as a supply chain connecting needed items, volunteers and support from businesses and individuals in our community to other local nonprofit community agencies supporting people who need a hand up. https://www.linkinghope.ca/about/
What is needed…
Clothing (all sizes)
Light spring jackets
Pants (especially sweats)
Tights for women
Sweatshirts & t-shirts
Socks
Underwear (NEW)
Shoes for spring/ summer
*Note: we are short on men’s clothing of all sorts.
Kids Stuff
Strollers, highchairs
Colouring books, crayons, puzzles, games
Hygiene (NEW)
Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Soap & Bodywash
Combs & brushes
Baby
Feminine Hygiene
Other
Blankets (cleaned)
Backpacks
WATER BOTTLES *
Deliver to:
- RBC Convention Centre north cargo entrance on north lane from 7 am – 7 pm THIS WEEKEND.
- 409 McGregor from 9 am to 9 pm
- 200-286 Smith on Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:30 pm.
- Contact us directly for more drop-off locations. kristie@linkinghope.ca
Want to Volunteer…*
FRI. JUNE 6
12 PM- 2 PM
Downtown Wpg
Sorting clothing & supporting agencies with collection.
TUES. JUNE 10
* EVENING *
4 PM- 5:45 PM
Downtown Wpg
Sorting clothing & supporting agencies with collection.
THUR. JUNE 12
1 PM- 3 PM
Downtown Wpg
Sorting clothing & supporting agencies with collection.
TUE. JUNE 17
1 PM- 3 PM
Downtown Wpg
Sorting clothing & supporting agencies with collection.
WED. JUNE 25
1 PM- 3 PM
Downtown Wpg
Sorting clothing & supporting agencies with collection.
- RSVP at kristie@linkinghope.ca for more information and locations.
We hope during this Provincial emergency we can all come together.