Pay It Forward- Stratford

09/17/2025

09/05/2025

STRATFORD!! Can you help?!

SUCCESS STORY! We have a youth moving out of the shelter today to their own apartment! This individual has worked so hard and we couldn't be more proud of all their accomplishments. However, we could use your help! They are in need of some furniture such as a small kitchen table and chairs, dresser and small couch. Pick up by Shelterlink is possible. Let us know if you have anything in good condition you are looking to get rid of. [email protected] or DM us here.

07/20/2025

Thanks to your generosity, our Sprout Room is starting to grow — but we still have a long way to go.

There’s just 2 days left to help us fill this 10×10 space with donations that give youth hope, comfort, and a fresh start.

We welcome:
✔️ Soft textiles (clothes, linens, towels)
✔️ Kitchen items & small appliances
✔️ Books, media, and more!

📍 Drop-off at Shelterlink – 130 Youngs St.
⏰ Accepting donations all day Monday & Tuesday!

Together, we can turn this empty space into something powerful.

10/31/2024

The Connection Centre has begun preparing for the winter holidays, and we need your help! We will be assembling comfort kits to hand out ahead of Christmas. These packages will include a list of meal programs, community events and warming centres available between December 23-January 1st. We are asking for donations of the following items to include in our kits:

- Handwarmers
- New, warm socks
- Non-perishable snacks
- Bottled drinks
- Vaseline or lip balm
- Wet-wipes
- Kleenex
- Freezer bags or drawstring bags
- $5-$10 Tim Hortons gift cards

We are also accepting;
- Water-resistant gloves
- Winter coats and snowpants in good condition
- Winter boots in good condition
- Thermal wear (long-johns, base layer)
- Laundry soap
- Large bottles of shampoo and body wash
- Hot chocolate, coffee, tea
- New underwear (men’s and womens

*We are currently well stocked with toothpaste, toothbrushes and feminine hygiene products*

Please contact us ahead of dropping off donations. We can be reached at 519-271-6819 ext. 405
Thank you!

10/07/2024

Shelterlink is looking for some help, as we head into the coolder weather

Heading into the colder months means an increase in the number of youth we serve at Shelterlink Youth Services. With more young people reaching out for support, the need for warmth and essential supplies has never been greater.

Our Shelter Wish List highlights the items that will make a difference this fall. When you donate, you’re not just providing physical items; you’re offering hope, comfort, and a sense of belonging to those who need it most. 🏠❤️

➡️See our full list here: https://www.shelterlink.org/shelter-wish-list/
➡️You can also help by donating directly to us: https://www.shelterlink.org/donate/

09/30/2024

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🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day 🧡

On September 30, we pause to honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the tragic and painful history, as well as the ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada.

🧡 Orange Shirt Day is a grassroots movement that raises awareness of the intergenerational trauma caused by residential schools and reminds us that “Every Child Matters.” The orange shirt has become a symbol of the cultural loss and suffering endured by Indigenous children over generations.

On this day, we invite everyone to wear orange in solidarity and remembrance.