Jul 1, 2009

Covenant House


WHO DO THEY HELP?

  • Young people aged 16 to 24 who are homeless.

WHAT DO THEY DO?
  • Provide shelter, 24/7 crisis care, education, counselling, health care, and employment assistance to homeless youth.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
  1. View a WISH LIST of their most urgent needs

  2. Here are some things they need:

    • CLOTHING - undergarments, white t-shirts, winter coats
    • HYGIENE PRODUCTS - unscented feminine hygiene products, combs, conditioner, disposable razors, toothbrushes, ...
    • FOOD - non-dented canned, unopened packaged goods (peanut-free)
    • HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - alarm clocks, batteries, dishes, flatware, flashlights, grocery gift cards, towels, new bed linens, ...
    • SCHOOL SUPPLIES - notebooks, pens, day planners, watches, umbrellas, TTC tokens, wallets, ...
    • RECREATION - pre-paid telephone cards, movie passes, books, musical instruments, board games, videos, ...
    • CHRISTMAS GIFTS - backpacks, chocolate bars (nut free), gift certificates, fast food vouchers, ...

  3. Please email the Donations Department or call 416-598-4898 extension 5418 to check if they still need these items or to discuss other items or ideas you may have

WHERE ARE THEY LOCATED?
  • Covenant House
  • 20 Gerrard St. E., Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2P3
  • View a MAP

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