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How to Help Locally
Unsheltered SuppLies - Winter 2023-2024 


​'These deaths will be on our hands': Advocates for unsheltered say winter supplies urgently needed (Video above)- CTV News

Outreach workers race to get winter supplies to people in need - CTV News

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Items Needed
  • ​Tents 
  • Insulation Materials (Heavy Duty Blankets, moving blankets, Vapour Barriers, etc.) 
  • Reflective Emergency Blankets
  • Tarps - Every size- the bigger the better
  • Heat Sources (Candles, Hand Warmers, etc.)
  • Thermal Clothing (Quality over quantity), Winter Coats, Boots, Long Johns, Socks, etc. 
  • Gift Cards (Food, Camping equipment stores) 
How to contribute
Donations listed above can be delivered directly to: 

​ACCKWA Kitchener Office
1770 King St. E. Unit 5, Kitchener ON
Monday-Friday, 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm

Need to arrange to have your contributions picked up?
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Please email
 UnshelteredCampaign@gmail.com

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ITems Needed
  • Water and Snacks
    • 4L bottles, canned drinks, and easy-to-chew snacks are ideal
  • Camping Gear
    • Tents, Sleeping Bags, Pillows, Blankets, etc
  • ​Batteries and Lighters​
How to contribute
For more information about pick-up options, drop-off sites, and other ways to help please email Jaime.Stief@gmail.com

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​This list (below), is what I'm for the moment calling the "Unsheltered Request List". It contains items that are being requested by individual people in some of our local encampments. 

*So far it only contains but a few needs as requested by one group of humans living outdoors. 
ITEMS NEEDED​
​Footwear Needed
  • Boots - Sized 10 Men's ( 2 People Asking)
  • Boots - Size 11 Men's​​​​ ​

Coats Needed
  • Parka - Men's 2XL
  • XXXL Womans Coat
  • XL winter coat - Men's 
  • Large Winter Coat - Men's x 2

Gear & Additional (Basic) Needs
  • Sleeping Bag x 2 requests​
  • Tenderflake Lard for burning​
  • Large Tarp - (Largest Available)
  • Large men's gloves x 3
  • Large men's mitten's x 2
  • Sunglasses
  • Cot
  • Snow Pants - Men's sized 32x32/33
  • A way to raise my bed​
  • Large bins
  • Flashlights​ & Batteries​
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Other Useful Items
  • Tarps
  • Tents
  • Boots & Coats
  • Zip ties
  • Duct Tape
  • Foam mats
  • Emergency blankets 
  • Rope
  • Coolers
  • Large bins
  • Flashlights​ & Batteries
How to contribute
Please contact Unsheltered Campaign by email to donate these items if available: ​UnshelteredCampaign@gmail.com

(Area IN BUILD)

More ways to offer your support locally

Sanguen HEalth Centre

519 Community Collective

Going mobile 

KW Urban Wigwam Project

Tiny Home Takeout

Toasty Toes

Cambridge Shelter Corp (Bridges)

​oneROOF

House of Friendship

Ray of Hope

Vineyard

Food Not Bombs

Cambridge Self Help Food Bank

the Working Centre

A better Tent City


(List in build - please let me know if I've missed you or made any errors!)

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​TO offer a financial Contribution

To contribute money to purchase some of the supplies found on this page, please visit Social Development Centre Waterloo Region's website. These purchases will be determined by group decision.

​You must select "Unsheltered Campaign" in the drop down list while placing your donation to indicate your donation to be for the group to use for purchases. 
More about Unsheltered Campaign
Donate to Unsheltered Campaign

I spent the bulk of my day yesterday on the ground, witnessing the realities being faced daily by those struggling to survive and their local aids.

We need supplies and response measures NOW.
No other way for me to say that. NOW. #unsheltered #peopleWILLdie#WinterIsComing

— Regan Sunshine Brusse (@ReganBrusse) November 5, 2023
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Image above created and provided by Unsheltered Campaign (Click to view at source)


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  • Living Rough: Victoria/Weber Encampment 1.0 - Summer 2022 Recap​
  • Substance Use and Homelessness
  • The time to hesitate is through - Blog post 2019
  • Free Transit For Low-Income Individuals - Alliance Against Poverty Forum 2017​
  • Victoria and Weber encampment: My "nickel" June 2, 2022

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