Women’s Network Ontario Region Launches New Charity this Holiday Season
Last year, Women’s Network Ontario Region had a successful Purse Project Charity Campaign, with our members donating over 200 purses filled with 10 essential items and donating products and gift cards to women in need and those less fortunate in the GTA.
This year, the Women’s Network Ontario Region executive, had a great thought of selecting a charity that would be equally easy for our members to gather items and donate, as well as heightened inclusivity, benefiting men, women, and children in our community. The gift of giving this holiday season resonates with all of us.
New Circles provides comprehensive skills training and settlement support to newcomers, refugees, and equity-deserving individuals and families. Located in Toronto, New Circles assists more than 21,000 equity deserving individuals every year!
Join the EFC Women’s Network Ontario Region in being a part of this impactful change. At New Circles, they understand that clothing empowers people, it highlights individuality and allows you to express yourself through your own personal style, as well as simply providing clothes to those in need.
They offer various programs such as GLOW (Gently Loved Outfits to Wear). GLOW is about ensuring that clients live with dignity as they help to set them up for success on a positive path forward. They stock clothing for men, women and children, including specialty items such as professional wear, maternity wear, and plus size clothing. Their focus remains on providing an inclusive and respectful shopping experience at no cost. To facilitate the transition of the newcomer families, New Circles has a special request this season, as they are in need of winter clothing (Jackets, Boots, accessories) for Women, Men and Children. Baby diapers in all sizes and baby wipes are also in great need.
Our ask is simple, perhaps purge your closets, select items that you no longer need, place in clear bags, label, and bring to the Ontario Holiday Reception. Or buy a box of diapers or wipes! Its really that simple, and your kind donation will go a long way, this holiday season and beyond!
New Circles requests that you package your clean items in clear plastic bags only. Clearly label bags with the size and type of clothing. For example: Women Size 6-8, Boys Size 4-6.
Please package and label all winter outerwear/boots separately from clothing. Simply bring them to the EFC Ontario Holiday Reception on November 28th 2024 at the Paramount Event Space.
The EFC Women’s Network committee will be delighted to assist you with pick up if required or if you are not attending the holiday reception. Please feel free to reach out to Sandra Tomassi, Chair, sandra.tomassi@ouellet.com Rita Sleiman, Vice Chair rita.sleiman@legrand.com. or Team Lead, Nathalie Lajoie, nlajoie@electrofed.com