Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Donating in Kenora

Below is a list of some of the service providers in Kenora who provide programs, meals and donated items to people in need. The challenge ladies and I encourage you to donate items, money or time to these organizations - every little bit counts. This is not an exhaustive list, but just a few services we have accessed with week or that came up in conversation with co-workers.

Minto Child Parent Resource Centre

  • Will accept: toiletries, baby and children's (and some women's) clothing for their 'give and take'
  • Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque) - used to purchase resources for the centre, family activities and outings for low-income families
  • Call ahead - 468-3161; open 10-3:30 Tuesday to Friday, closed Monday

Women's Place Kenora

  • Will accept: donations of seasonal clothing for women & children, household & kitchen items, books of any kind
  • Do not accept: shoes, toys or men's clothing
  • Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque)
  • Call ahead - 468-9095; open noon to 4 pm Monday to Thursday
  • Will accept: anything that people can wear - shoes, seasonal clothing, new underwear & socks; fresh and perishable food items; toiletries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, pads and tampons
  • Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque)
  • Call ahead - 468-5538
  • Will accept: food donations (i.e. meat, non-perishables), grocery gift cards ($25 cards are good since they can go to a family in need); seasonal clothing and footwear that is in good shape
  • Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque), tax receipts available if over a certain amount
  • Call ahead - 407-3620; call if unsure an item you have can be donated. Also, Pastor Frank can help to directly like donators to a family in need
Churches offering food service in Kenora - contact for details: Knox United Church, St. Alban's, Lakeside Baptist, First Baptist

Kenora Homeless Shelter (Ne-Chee Friendship Centre)
  • Will accept: toiletries, toilet paper, new underwear and socks
  • Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque)
  • Donations can be made to Ne-Chee Friendship Centre (call ahead to 468-5440 ext. 233) or to Northwestern Health Unit (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm)
  • Will accept: toiletries (i.e. mini shampoos, conditioner and soaps)
  • Can be dropped off during operating hours - Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • Will accept: unopened toiletries, new underwear, sanitary napkins; diapers
  • Monetary donations are always welcome (cash or cheque) - will go to shelter resources or to women/families transitioning out of the shelter
  • Call ahead - 468-1889
Also, check out the Philantro-bros, a pair of ambitious young men giving back to the community through various charitable projects.





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