Wish List

With thanks to the overwhelming response of the community, we are so grateful to share that the shelters are well stocked at this time and we are not currently in need of: toys, toiletries & menstrual products, clothing.

If you are interested in donating physical items, please review what we are able to accept at this time.

Donation drop offs are accepted on weekdays (Burlington: 9am – 5pm and Milton: 9am-1pm & 2pm-3pm) when there is optimal staffing.

For more information or if you have questions, please email donations@haltonwomensplace.com

**List updated as of October 23, 2023**

Priority Items:

PLEASE NOTE ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW. THANK YOU.

Food Items

Nut free school snacks
Juice box packs
Dry Cereals Pancake/waffle Mix
Canned veggies & soup
⚠ Canned beans & Legumes
Pancake syrup
Pasta sauce/diced tomatoes
Condiments & dressings
Crackers & cookies
Fruit cups & apple sauce
Fruit juice
Granola & cereal bars
Microwave popcorn
Fruit snacks for school age kids
Canned pasta & Kraft Dinner

Linens

Twin, Double and Queen sized sheet sets and comforters
Twin, Double and Queen sized Bed Frames and Box Springs
Towels – adult and kid sizes – and face cloths
Pillows

Toiletries & Hygiene Products

Liquid hand soap (with hand pump)
Hair products for women of colour
Laundry detergent for babies and for sensitive skin
Bodywash for sensitive skin
Lotion for sensitive skin
Gift Set (bath set/ selfcare)
Dish soap

Babies/Kids

⚠ Diapers (Size 6+)
⚠ Wipes
⚠ Strollers (double, infant & toddler)
⚠ Enfamil Premium Plus or Parents Choice Gentle

Clothing

Pajamas for children and women of all sizes (including extended sizes and male teens)
Slippers (all sizes, adult and children)
Women’s Leggings (all sizes)
Women’s Jackets (Size XXL – 4XL)

Miscellaneous

Batteries – Double A and Triple A
Kids Thermos containers

Desired Items:

PLEASE NOTE ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW. THANK YOU.

Physical Items

Small Appliances

Microwaves
Vacuums
Mixers
Juicer & blenders
Toasters & Toaster ovens
Air fryers
Food processor
Kettles
Rice Cookers

Electronics

Baby Monitors
Laptops & Tablets
Gaming systems

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Gift Cards

Gift cards enable us to provide essential support to women who have left the shelter and are starting a new life free from violence.

Grocery Stores
Amazon
Walmart
Gas Stations
Canadian Tire

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Amazon Wish List

We have put together an Amazon Wish List of items that we are in most need of currently. Items on the list can be shipped directly to the shelter.

Amazon Wishlist

Why The Green Bins?

While we take pride in our facilities, our limited storage space can’t accommodate all the clothing donations we receive. Thankfully, we partner with  Clothing for Charity, who manages the green bins. They collect and organize donations and provide the appropriate clothing for our new clients. It’s an excellent system, and our clients are truly grateful for your generous donations!

Used Items:

Gently used clothing, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets & curtains are welcome to be dropped off any time in the designated Clothing for Charity green bins located throughout Halton Region, including outside our Burlington & Milton locations)

Items that we cannot accept in the shelters at this time:

Used books
Used furniture
Used mattresses/beds/cribs
Used cellphones/laptops/tablets/ipads
Knit/crocheted/quilted items
Perishable or leftover food
Plush/stuffed toys
Used toys and games
Used baby/child car seats
Travel/airline/hotel toiletries
Plants
Pet supplies

For local listings of groups and organizations that are accepting and seeking donations, please visit www.hipinfo.ca to search the Halton Community Services Directory online.

You have options:

IF YOU DECIDE TO LEAVE

Call our 24 hour Crisis, Information and Support Line to speak with a trained Crisis Intervention Counsellor;
The Crisis Intervention Counsellor will explore your options with you and support you to create a Safety Plan, along with creating an Emergency Escape Plan
If you have pets, you can explore safe options with the Crisis Intervention Counsellor.

If you do choose to come to Halton Women’s Place, you and your child(ren) may stay for up to 12 weeks. Our Crisis Intervention Counsellors will work alongside you on your personal goals, which may include:

Accessing community support;
Accessing counselling;
Obtaining housing;
Accessing financial supports;
Exploring legal supports;
Any other individual goals.

Emergency transportation is available to help you get to the shelter.

IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO LEAVE

Call the Halton Women’s Place 24-hour Crisis, Information and Support Line.
Our Crisis Intervention Counsellors will offer support, counselling, resources and information. They will also explore your options.
Crisis Intervention Counsellors will also offer to support you to create a safety plan for you, and your children, if applicable
Crisis support is available on the phone or in person at either shelter. No appointment is necessary.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SHELTER

Safe shelter with staff available 24 hours a day;
Clean and welcoming bedrooms;
Laundry facilities;
Children’s Services, including parenting support, therapeutic groups, children’s activities, playroom;
Court support for interim custody and restraining orders;
Supportive counselling;
Advocacy for you and your children;
Support in accessing community services;
Support groups;
On-Going Safety Planning;
Planning for departure from shelter