BASIC NEEDS
The Basic Needs Program is a place for youth to access everyday essentials such as clothing and hygiene items, a hot shower, and laundry facilities.
Things youth can access through the Basic Needs Program:
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Clothing: shirts, pants, sweaters, jackets, shoes, socks and underwear, etc.
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Winter gear: hats, mitts, scarves
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Backpacks and bags
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Blankets and bedding
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Shampoo and conditioner
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Soaps and lotions
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Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Menstrual products
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Pet food
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Hot showers (wheel-chair accessible)
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Laundry facilities
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Items available are based on funding and donations. Not all items are always available.
To book a time to do laundry, send us an email at info@rayinc.ca or call us at 204-783-5617 ext 820.
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The Basic Needs Program is accessible during drop- in between 1-4pm from Monday to Friday.
MAKE AN IN-KIND DONATION TO BASIC NEEDS
Hundreds of youth rely on us for their most basic needs, and the department itself relies on the generous support of the community to remain stocked in essential goods. Our Basic Needs program relies on in-kind donations of items to help youth get the necessities they need.
Donations should be freshly laundered and can be dropped off at 125 Sherbrook Street Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM.
Feel free to park in our parking lot during your drop off! Ring the doorbell and a member of staff will answer the door to accept the donation.
ITEMS WE NEED
The following list contains (but is not limited to) some donations that are highly valued, and address highly needed items among the youth we serve:
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New and gently used clothing items
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New socks and underwear
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New and gently used shoes and boots
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New and gently used backpacks and duffle bags
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New and gently used blankets and bedding
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Winter gear (jackets, mitts, scarves, hats)
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Rain gear (waterproof jackets, tarps)
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Outreach gear (tents, sleeping bags, blankets, sunscreen)
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Hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste)
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Menstrual products (pads, tampons)
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Dry cat food
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if you're unsure if your items are donatable, please call 204-783-5617 ext. 810