The Donway Covenant United Church,

Toronto, Ontario

Community Outreach

Refugee Donations H.E.N.S Program

henstoronto@gmail.com

 HENS instagram


Call 437-473-7023 for newcomer support information or further information regarding donating or volunteering your time.


Volunteer Form:

Click on Volunteer Form - HENS


We accept gently used donations for Refugees. All items donated should be items that you or a friend would want to use.


We currently have an urgent need for winter clothing items.


 Donations (that fit in your car and can be carried in by volunteers) can be dropped off at the end of the north driveway, under the carport covered area on the table (NOT accessible from the main church parking lot).


Please  fill out the donation information form for larger items (furniture):

Click on Donation Form



The address for the donation driveway is

 240 The Donway West


Top Items needed:

  • winter clothing - all types
  • kitchen items (dishes, glasses, pot and pans, cutlery, microwaves etc.)
  • blankets, comforters, duvets and duvet covers, towels
  • bunk beds
  • sewing machines
  • baby strollers and children toys
  • computers: desktops, laptops, iPads, tablets (needed to upgrade skills for employment and to learn English)


Items we do not accept at this time:

  • wooden desks
  • large book shelves
  • wooden bed frames and headboards
  • mattresses
  • sofas (only considered if arranged to deliver directly to the families in need in advance)



 Click on the CBC news story  Living on a carpet: Affordability crisis hits hard for newcomers to learn about the HENS refugee project  based at the Donway Covenant United Church

Our two refugees from Somalia arrived in August! 


They are delighted to be here and we are equally delighted! They have settled into their apartment, getting acquainted with their sister and family, and attending ESL classes. 

Thank you to all of you who made it happen with your prayers and financial support! Together, we have given two young people a wonderful new life in Canada!!



Caregivers & Tots/Early ON Centre

Our Parents and Tots Director (Abeda) operates the Early On Centre drop-in program for young parents and caregivers with preschoolers. All are welcome to gather for games, crafts, circle time and music on Tuesday & Thursday mornings, from 9AM - 10:30Am.

 

The program follows the TDSB school year calendar, with the same holidays.

 

For more information email Caregiversandtots@gmail.com


   

Footprints Summer Day Camp

DCUC provides our gym, kitchen, classrooms, sanctuary, and green space for this not-for profit summer day camp sponsored by the churches of the Donway.  Click on the Footprints summer Day camp for a link to their website.

Community Share Food Bank

The DCUC has members that volunteer at the Community Share food bank and we have a monthly collection of food or monetary donations for the food back.  For more information click on Community Share Food Bank.

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