You think that every mom and dad, every child, every person in Niagara should have a place to call home?

So do we.

When you donate to the YWCA Niagara Region, you're giving homeless women, gender-diverse folks and children a roof over their heads and you ensure that they have food on the table.

Your donation helps shelter homeless families right here in Niagara.

With your donation, you support:

  • Emergency shelters for women, men, gender-diverse folks and children

  • A safe house for human trafficking survivors

  • 15 units for people who are chronically homeless

  • Skills development workshops for kids in schools as well as people in our shelters

  • WARM - a program for female-identifying individuals struggling with addiction

  • STOMT - a program for individuals involved in survival sex trade work

Maximize the impact of your generosity and consider the benefits of giving the gift of stocks! By contributing marketable securities, you not only support women and children experiencing homelessness in shelter, but you also enjoy valuable tax advantages! If you would like more information, please contact agood@ywcaniagararegion.ca or complete the form below and submit it to agood@ywcaniagararegion.ca!

GIVE THE GIFT OF STOCKS

Please be sure to download a copy of the document before filling out.

We accept donations at our Oakdale Avenue location from Monday to Friday, 9am-12pm, and 1pm-4pm. In order to schedule a drop-off donation, please call, or email our Donor Engagement Manager, Catherine, at (905) 329-3519 or cleniarsky@ywcaniagararegion.ca

To ensure that we are all vigilant in keeping the YW a safe and healthy space for staff and guests, we are asking that if you come to any facility with a food donation, please identify if the following allergens are present (lavender, mushrooms, peanuts, and citrus). Thank you!

In Kind Donation Process

  • Food

    • Non-perishable items

    • Perishable Items

    Kitchen Items

    • Large Pots

    • Medium Pots

    • Frying Pans

    • Oven Sheets

    • Plates

    • Bowls

    • Coffee Cups

    • Juice Cups

    • Plastic Cutlery

    • Strainers

    • Dish Racks

    • Milk Containers

    • Tongs

    • Spatulas

    • Serving Spoons

    • Can Openers

    • Large Garbage Cans

    Bathroom Items

    • Towels

    • Small Garbage Cans

    • Plungers

    • Brooms

    • Dustpans

    • Mops

    • Toilet Brushes

    • Shower Curtains

    • Shower Liners

    • Shower Hooks

    Bedroom Items

    • Twin Fitted Sheets

    • Bed Bug Covers

    • Blankets

    • Pillows

    • Pillow Cases

    • Unopened Toiletries

    • Bedding

    • Winter Wear (hats, mittens, coats, snow pants, boots, etc.)

    Kindly reach out to our Donor Engagement Manager, Catherine, at (905) 329-3519 or cleniarsky@ywcaniagararegion.ca. in advance to confirm whether we are currently accepting these items or any others not listed.

    • Clothes

    • Toys

    • Cribs

    • Car Seats

    • Helmets

    • Mattresses/ Furniture

    • Pet food

    Although we appreciate all donations, unfortunately we cannot accept everything.

Collecting donations on behaf of the YWCA is the perfect way to make your donation stretch that much further! Bring one of our beautiful bins designed by our youth after school program to your next business meeting, birthday party, or fundraiser and ask your friends, family, or coworkers to collect items from our above list of items we always accept!

For those who wish to collect donations on behalf of the YWCA, please contact us using the information below, and we will provide you with the necessary details to proceed and discuss our most needed items at the moment.

Thank you for choosing to support the YWCA!

Please call, or email our Donor Engagement Manager, Catherine, at (905) 329-3519 or cleniarsky@ywcaniagararegion.ca.

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