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When you contribute to YWCA&rsquo;s Keep a Roof Campaign, you directly support residents at Tiny Hope and all other YWCA housing and poverty intervention programs Our housing programs are called &ldquo;supportive housing&rdquo; because we provide more than a roof over the heads of women, men, youth, and women-led families. Our residents are linked to a network of services including those that give them the opportunity to develop a variety of life skills. We help them set goals, increase their employability, and become better able to contribute to their community and broader society. Our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.ywcaste.ca/supportive-housing-for-adults/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Supportive Housing</a> program includes our &nbsp;residences (Kains St Tiny Homes, Horizon House, Unity House, Harmony House, Fairwinds for Youth, several independent living apartments, YWCA Women&rsquo;s Residence, and our Women-Led Family Transitional Home)Your donation will go directly into our supportive housing and poverty intervention programs, helping to meet both immediate needs and long-term goals for the individuals and families we serve.Funds may be used to purchase:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">New mattresses and bedding &ndash; ensuring residents have a safe and comfortable place to sleep</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Essential appliances &ndash; a new fridge or stove, which allow families to store and prepare healthy meals at home</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Basic furniture &mdash; a table where a family can eat together, a desk for someone returning to school, or a sofa for a youth to finally feel at home</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hygiene supplies &ndash; allowing residents to live with dignity</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Non-perishable food &ndash; supporting food security needs</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Program materials &ndash; connecting residents through life skills and community</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Transportation &ndash; assisting residents to appointments</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Upkeep of shared spaces and improvements that make our housing more welcoming</li></ul>Every dollar makes a direct impact &mdash; helping people not just survive but build a foundation for a better future.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for your recent donation to the YWCA Keep A Roof Over Their Heads Campaign! Through your generosity, you are assisting the YWCA to provide critical prevention and rapid responses to youth at risk or experiencing homelessness. We also provide adults of all ages and genders with safe, affordable housing paired with intensive case management.&nbsp; Our housing programs are in high demand and include communal living environments and independent apartment rentals. When someone has safe and stable housing they are then able to move forward with addressing other life goals such as employment, education, skill development, family reunification, and improved health and wellness. You are essential to the health of our community and making a real difference in the lives of those in need. For a more comprehensive look at the many programs and services we offer to enrich lives please visit us at <a fr-original-style="" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.ywcaste.ca</a> or check us out on Facebook <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/YWCAStThomas/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/YWCAStThomas/</a>

When you contribute to YWCA’s Keep a Roof Campaign, you directly support residents at Tiny Hope and all other YWCA housing and poverty intervention programs Our housing programs are called “supportive housing” because we provide more than a roof over the heads of women, men, youth, and women-led families. Our residents are linked to a network of services including those that give them the opportunity to develop a variety of life skills. We help them set goals, increase their employability, and become better able to contribute to their community and broader society. Our <a href="https://www.ywcaste.ca/supportive-housing-for-adults/" target="_blank">Supportive Housing</a> program includes our  residences (Kains St Tiny Homes, Horizon House, Unity House, Harmony House, Fairwinds for Youth, several independent living apartments, YWCA Women’s Residence, and our Women-Led Family Transitional Home)Your donation will go directly into our supportive housing and poverty intervention programs, helping to meet both immediate needs and long-term goals for the individuals and families we serve.Funds may be used to purchase:<ul><li>New mattresses and bedding – ensuring residents have a safe and comfortable place to sleep</li><li>Essential appliances – a new fridge or stove, which allow families to store and prepare healthy meals at home</li><li>Basic furniture — a table where a family can eat together, a desk for someone returning to school, or a sofa for a youth to finally feel at home</li><li>Hygiene supplies – allowing residents to live with dignity</li><li>Non-perishable food – supporting food security needs</li><li>Program materials – connecting residents through life skills and community</li><li>Transportation – assisting residents to appointments</li><li>Upkeep of shared spaces and improvements that make our housing more welcoming</li></ul>Every dollar makes a direct impact — helping people not just survive but build a foundation for a better future.

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