December 1 through 25, a suggested charitable or non-profit donation will be made. The goal is to open doors for people, not doors for chocolate, and work on building community. Though Christmassy, this is a secular project. The only organizations with religious ties to be featured will be fully inclusive of all people. The range of organizations will be diverse and are not intended to be exhaustive suggestions; our city has too many to cover all. (So I'll do this annually to promote as many wonderful organizations as possible.)

Please consider monetary or in-kind donations for the featured organizations. I'm hoping each reader can contribute $5 per organization, per day. Please feel free to give more or to give what you can; some organizations have lists of items they need. Many are desperate for volunteers now and all year.

Please post if you have contributed in some way. I'd like to see if there is interest in a municipal charity advent calendar.

Thank you for participating!

Tuesday, 1 December 2015

Door 1: Bissell Centre of Edmonton!


The Bissell Centre of Edmonton has been working for over 100 years to serve the homeless, the working poor, the street-involved, and other vulnerable members of our city.

Please help them do the important work they do with a monetary donation:
https://donate.bissellcentre.org/

or with items from their list of most-needed:
http://www.bissellcentre.org/in-kind-donations

NEW ITEMS NEEDED:
Adult Underwear & Socks
Personal Care Items (Deodorant, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Razors)
Bottles of Water & Refillable Water Bottles; Travel Mugs
Baby Diapers Sizes 4, 5, 6 & and all sizes of Pull-ups
Baby Formula, Wipes, Shampoo, & Lotions
Sunscreen & Bug Repellent

“GENTLY LOVED” ITEMS NEEDED:
Men’s Work Gloves and Work Boots (for Employment Services Program)
Family Clothing (Adult water/wind proof hats & gloves)
Family Outerwear & Footwear  Backpacks and Purses
Bedding and Linens (towels for our Drop-in Centre)
General Household Items (pots, pans, cutlery, small appliances)
Collectables, Decorative Items, and Jewellery
Children’s Toys (small)

FOOD ITEMS NEEDED:
(please drop off at Bissell Centre East Building 10527 - 96 Street)

Store purchased Meat: Beef (Hamburger), Chicken, Pork
Fresh & Frozen Fruit & Vegetables
Coffee, Black Tea
Sugar, Power Cream, Cookies
Saran Wrap, Sandwich Bags, & paper Lunch Bags
Paper & Styrofoam Plates and Bowls, and Plastic Cutlery
Paper Towels

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:

Bissell Centre Thrift Shoppe: 8818 - 118 Avenue
Donation Drop-Off Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00am – 4:30pm (Closed Sundays)

South Side Drop-Off Location: 5120 - 122 Street
Donation Drop-Off Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm (Closed Sundays)
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