Basic Needs Program
Essential support, extraordinary impact: change a child, youth or family’s life!
At Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions, we believe that everyone should have access to the essentials required for health, well-being, and dignity.
Our Basic Needs program ensures that the children, youth, and families we serve can access these critical essentials that many of us take for granted.
From grocery gift cards that nourish hungry stomachs to hygiene products that restore dignity, we bridge the gap between despair and resilience. Our assistance also extends to cover transportation, mental health supports, bedding, clothing, shoes, cell phones, laptops, and funding for rent and utilities – basically, anything essential for the health and wellbeing of our clients.
There are multiple ways you can help.
Help with an ‘in-kind’ donation!
Our Amazon wish list is regularly updated with items most needed by our clients at the time. You can use it as a guide while shopping in the community, or conveniently purchase directly from the list and have the items shipped to our head office!
If you plan to shop in the community and drop items off at one of our offices, please click here to find the office nearest to you.
Help with a gift card donation!
Donate gift cards so clients can shop for what they need most! Walmart, PC, FreshCo, Metro, Giant Tiger, and Amazon gift cards are much appreciated.
To drop off or mail in a donation of gift cards, please click here to find the office nearest to you.
Bags & Books for Kids
Running alongside our Basic Needs program, Bags and Books for Kids provides children and youth involved in emergency placements with quality luggage and reading materials to support them through the transition. No more relying on plastic bags – we strive to ensure these children and youth have a sense of dignity and ownership over their belongings.
You can support this campaign by shopping on our Amazon wish list, shipping the items directly to our head office. Donations of luggage in brand new or excellent condition are also accepted. Click here to find the office nearest to you for dropping off your donation.
If you know about opportunities to purchase or get donations in bulk, please contact us!
By donating to our Basic Needs program, you become a catalyst for positive change in our community. Your contribution empowers individuals to overcome adversity, supports families in staying together during their most challenging moments, and helps vulnerable youth take steps towards a brighter future.
Basic needs met, futures transformed – donate today.
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You can reach us by phone: 705.726.6587 or TF 1-800-461-4236 and request to speak to Communications Team