Community: Acts of Kindness Network Wish List

This year, the Acts of Kindness Network is inviting the Halton community to “Be an Angel of Hope” and touch the hearts and minds of those with mental illness and share the spirit of the holidays!

How can you Be an Angel of Hope?

We are calling on individuals, families, companies etc. to “adopt” an individual (youth or senior) or a family that has been touched by mental illness. Agencies, respecting the privacy of their clients, are forwarding profiles which are coded for those who wish to purchase a gift(s) for a specific individual or family.

Who will be receiving your Acts of Kindness Wishes?

Since 2002, the Acts of Kindness Network has been blessed with an outpouring of support which has enabled us to touch hearts at Bethany Residence, Canadian Mental Health Association - Halton Region Branch Annual Christmas Parties, ConnectCare, Psychiatric and Mental Health Services of Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Home Instead Senior Care, Kidsfest Canada, Salvation Army Lighthouse Shelter, Summit House and Support and Housing Halton. Danielle’s Place has also been added to our list of donation destinations.

What are the Wishes?

Clothing Basics

M, L & XL (more L & XL)
Underwear - Men’s and Ladies
T-shirts - Long and short sleeve
Sweatshirts
Socks – tube, sport
Hats, gloves, scarves, mitts
Rain ponchos, umbrellas
Dollar Store reading glasses

Comforts and Caring

Small stuffed toys
Angel pins – costume jewelry
Christmas ornaments
Herbal teas, Nutrition bars
Candies, cookies
Night lights / Flashlights
Key rings
Clock radios, alarm clock
Cozy blankets / quilts (singles)
Shopping buggy (bundle buggy)
Wallets / change purses
Grocery Gift Certificates

Entertainment

Board games – Scrabble, checkers
Hand held games
Passes – bus, movie, bowling, fitness, swimming, mini golf etc.
CD’s, DVD’s, videos, audio tapes
Books, magazines
Playing cards
Restaurant gift certificates

Paper Products

Calendars - Page–a-day, wall, pocket
Journals – pens
Notepads, writing paper
Greeting cards

Ladies Toiletries

Disposable razors
Nail polish, remover, wipes
Lipstick
Perfume – samples
Manicure sets – emery boards, clippers
Cosmetic bags

Men’s Toiletries

Disposable razors
Shaving cream, after shave
Cologne
Nail clippers
Toiletry Bags

Personal Hygiene

Shampoo, conditioner
Shower scrubs
Shower gels, soap
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss
Mouthwash
Hair brushes, combs
Deodorant
Kleenex

Skin Care

Lip Balm – Chapstick
Hand / body lotion
Foot cream
Cleansing cream
Moisturizer / Toner

Donations will be gratefully accepted until December 15, 2006.

Contact: Deborah Seigel
Acts of Kindness Network
905-338-0025
deborah

Where can you drop off your wishes for the Holiday Gift Drive?

Acts of Kindness Network
5 – 1100 Queens Avenue (QEW & Trafalgar)
Oakville, ON

Lush, Bowker, Aird
261 Lakeshore Road East (west of Trafalgar between Windsongs & Rainbows and Trattoria Timone)
Oakville, ON

Wardell Insurance
431 Brant Street (near City Hall)
Burlington, ON.

Wave Sports Centre
5065 Benson Drive (Appleby Line and QEW)
Burlington, ON.

Or

December 10 at our “Donate and Skate”
from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Wave Twin Rinks
1179 Northside Drive (Guelph Line and Mainway)
Burlington, ON

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