Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers

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Rose of Sharon is a Canadian charity that offers free educational and supportive services to prenatal and parenting youth and their young families.

Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers is proud to be a social service agency in York Region that provides a full complement of supportive programs and services to young mothers (up to 29 yrs) and their children across York Region. Since 1985, we have given young mothers the opportunity to work towards their goals in a supportive, learning-centered environment while parenting their young children. With the generous support of our community, we are able to enhance the lives of young women and their families. Rose of Sharon Facebook guidelines:
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11/03/2026

We’re looking for sponsors for our Family Holiday Baskets 🎄 There are 110 families on our list this year, and every sponsor makes a real difference for a young mom and her children. 💕

How to become a sponsor:
1️⃣ Sign up by Friday, November 13 by emailing Lori Lucchese at [email protected]
2️⃣ Receive a personalized wish list from a young mom
3️⃣ Shop gifts for her children ($100 value per child) and add a $100 Walmart gift card for mom
4️⃣ Wrap it up and drop off your basket by Tuesday, December 1 at 3 pm

Individuals, families, workplaces and friend groups are all welcome to sponsor! ✨

Thank you for helping us make the season brighter. ❤️

11/03/2026

Here's what's happening with our All Babies & Children Count (ABCC) Prenatal Nutrition Program next week!

🤰 Monday, November 9 | Newmarket
Join us from 10 AM – 12 PM at Rose of Sharon for a special Pelvic Health session with Alison Ribeiro from Woman360Care! Learn more about pelvic health during pregnancy and postpartum, and get answers to your questions.

📢 Tuesday, November 10 | Keswick & Markham
There will be NO regular ABCC programming at either location as we attend the Parenting is Heartwork Conference (now sold out!).

📢 Wednesday, November 11 | Richmond Hill
There will be NO regular ABCC programming due to the Parenting is Heartwork Conference.

💗 Our ABCC program welcomes pregnant and parenting mothers of all ages with babies up to 6 months old.

Ready to register? Reach out to our team:
📞 Newmarket & Keswick: Aura at 289-301-9944
📞 Markham & Richmond Hill: Karyn at 289-301-9876

11/02/2026

We’re thrilled to share that we have been selected as one of four local charities benefiting from The Giving Shop at Oakridge Fashions this holiday season! 💗

From now until December 24, you can find a great selection of gifts under $50 at Oakridge Fashions in Aurora! The Giving Shop is full of curated gifts perfect for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, and thoughtful little surprises for everyone on your list.

🎁 The best part? 100% of proceeds support four local non-profit organizations making a difference in our community:
💜 Alzheimer Society of York Region
💜 CHATS – Community & Home Assistance to Seniors
💜 Victim Services of York Region
💜 Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Oakridge Fashions for choosing to give back in such a meaningful way. Support a local business, find something special, and help support organizations doing important work right here in York Region. 💕

11/01/2026

4 WAYS TO GIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AT ROSE OF SHARON! 🎁🎄💗

The holiday season is here, and we're inviting our community to help make it a little brighter for the young mothers and children we support! Whether you'd like to sponsor a family, donate essential supplies, or make a financial contribution, there are four meaningful ways to give back this holiday season. ❤️

🎁 1. FAMILY HOLIDAY BASKETS
Make Christmas extra special for a young family! Sponsor a young mom's personalized holiday wish list by purchasing gifts for her children and a $100 Walmart gift card for mom.

📅 Sign up by November 13 | Basket drop-off by December 1
📧 [email protected]

🛒 2. HOLIDAY SUPPLY DRIVE
Help us stock the shelves for the 150 young families who receive our monthly Family Care Packages! We're collecting non-perishable food, formula, diapers, baby food, hygiene products, new clothing, and grocery gift cards.

📅 Donations due by December 11
📧 [email protected] to arrange drop-off

🍽️ 3. GROCERY GIFT CARDS
Help a young mom prepare a special holiday meal for her family! Our goal is to provide a $100 grocery gift card to each of the 150 moms in our Food Security Program. Every contribution, big or small, helps us get there!

📧 [email protected]

💝 4. MONETARY DONATIONS
Give a gift that makes a difference all year long! Your donation helps keep our programs 100% FREE, including Family Care Packages, high school education through York Academy, counselling, parenting support, and our Child Development Centre.

💻 Donate at roseofsharon.com/donate

✨ Every gift matters. Every act of kindness makes a difference.

Together, we can help young moms and their children experience the joy of the holidays while ensuring they have the support they need throughout the year.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about each giving opportunity!

For full details, visit roseofsharon.com/holidaygiving.

Thank you for helping us make this season one of hope, generosity, and community! 🎄💗

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the cutest little trick or treaters ever (we might be a little bit biased)! 🎃

It was all treats and just a few tricks around Rose of Sharon as we celebrated Halloween with some extra special festivities.

Have a safe and fun Halloween, everyone! We hope you enjoy seeing the little ones in their costumes and making memories just as much as we do. 🥰👻

10/31/2026

Newmarket, SAVE THE DATE!🛒💗

We're teaming up with Frills (John's, Newmarket) for a special Food Drive Day in support of Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers, and we need YOUR help.

On Saturday, November 14, come do your regular grocery shopping and make a BIG difference for young moms and their families right here in our community.

🥫 We've made giving easy! We'll have pre-made food kits ready for you to purchase and donate, each providing a meal for a mom and her family.

It's a simple way to help put food on the table for families who could use a little extra support. ❤️

📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 John's No Frills - 50 Davis Drive, Newmarket

Whether you purchase a food kit or help spread the word, every little bit makes a difference.

A huge thank you to John and the team at No Frills for partnering with us to support local families.

💗 Come shop, give back, and help us fill some cupboards! We'll see you there!💗

10/30/2026

What an evening! ✨ Congratulations to all of the winners at the Aurora Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Excellence Celebration. Your hard work and dedication make our community stronger.

A special congratulations to Hope House Community Hospice - formerly Hospice King-Aurora winner of the Non-Profit Award! 💛 We’re so proud to stand alongside such incredible organizations doing meaningful work in our community.

Thank you to Aurora Chamber of Commerce for the nomination. Being recognized as a finalist is a true honour, and we’re grateful to everyone who continues to support the young moms and families we serve. 🌹

10/30/2026

🎃👻 Trick or treat, but safety first!👻🎃

Halloween is almost here, and we want all our little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes to have a fun AND safe night. A few simple precautions can make all the difference.

👉 Swipe through for 5 Halloween safety tips to keep your little ones safe while making sweet memories!

Wishing all our Rose of Sharon families a spooktacular Halloween filled with treats, laughter, and fun! 🧡

10/29/2026

🎃👻 It's our LAST BINGO NIGHT at Market Brewing Company, and we're going out Halloween style! 🎉💗🍻

Join us TONIGHT from 7–9 PM at Market Brewing for our special Halloween edition of BINGO, supporting young mothers and their children in our community!

Wear your costume, bring your friends, grab a b**r, and get ready for a fun night of bingo, cash and b**r prizes, and giving back!

🎟️ $25 cash to play
💰 $15 goes into the prize pot
💗 $10 goes directly to Rose of Sharon
🙌 More players = a BIGGER pot to win!

Let's make our final Rose of Sharon Bingo Night the best one yet! Costumes encouraged, good times guaranteed, and plenty of chances to yell BINGO! 🎃🍻

10/28/2026

Join us for another fun and delicious morning of Living & Learning in the Kitchen at Rose of Sharon!👩‍🍳🍎

We're welcoming back Heather Melrose-Case, York Region Nutrition Educator, who will be joining Justine in the kitchen to share tasty new recipes, practical cooking tips, and ideas for preparing nutritious meals the whole family can enjoy! 🥦🥕

📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📲 Interested in joining us?
Email or text Justine to register:
📧 [email protected]
📱 289-301-9946

Come hungry to learn and ready to try something new! 💗

Address

2-1145 Nicholson Road
Newmarket, ON
L3Y9C3

Telephone

905-853-5514

Website

https://www.roseofsharon.com/

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