Young mothers & their children need your support this holiday season.
With the holiday season fast approaching, we know that what should be a joyful time can quickly become stressful, especially for pregnant and parenting young mothers.
We invite you to help our young families this holiday season.
“Rose of Sharon helped me believe that my story was not over. It was only beginning.”
Abby, mom to Ella
York Academy graduate, now studying Child and Youth Care at Seneca College
“Rose of Sharon helped me believe that my story was not over. It was only beginning.”
Abby, mom to Ella
York Academy graduate, now studying Child and Youth Care at Seneca College
Family Holiday Basket Program
Give a young mom and her children a thoughtful, heartwarming gift this holiday season.
As a Family Holiday Basket sponsor, you'll be matched with a mom and receive her personalized wish list to help you shop for her family and create their basket. Each basket
should include personalized gifts for her children ($100 value per child), plus a $100 Walmart gift card for mom.
Enjoy the process of choosing items from the wish list and assembling your basket, knowing you’re creating a memorable holiday for a young family.
Deadline to fill out the basket sponsor form:
Friday, November 13
Deadline to drop off your basket:
Tuesday, December 1
To schedule your basket drop off date, please contact: Lori Lucchese
llucchese@roseofsharon.com | 289-301-9890
Grocery Gift Cards
Help a young mom raising her children on a limited budget by donating a Walmart or President's Choice grocery gift card.
Our goal is to provide $100 grocery cards to each of the 150 young mothers who receive assistance through our Food Security Program. Your gift makes a meaningful difference in
their holiday celebrations.
To donate or learn more, please contact: Leanne Knipe
lknipe@roseofsharon.com | 905-716-3953
Financial Donations
All of our services are 100% free for all Rose of Sharon young mothers and their babies. From Family Care Packages to impactful workshops, your donations make everything
possible.
To donate or learn more, please contact: Karen Warner
kwarner@roseofsharon.com | 905-717-5014
Shop for a Cause at Oakridge Fashions!
We’re excited to share that Rose of Sharon has been selected as one of the local charities to benefit from the Giving Shop at Oakridge Fashions in Aurora!
Each year, Oakridge Fashions hosts this special initiative, featuring ornaments, gifts, children’s books and more, with all proceeds going to local charities. It’s a wonderful
opportunity to find thoughtful gifts for the holiday season while giving back to the community.
Join us on Wednesday, November 18 from 4pm to 6pm for a special shopping night in support of Rose of Sharon! During this time, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to
us. We hope you’ll stop by the Giving Shop this holiday season and help make a difference for the young mothers and children we serve!
Oakridge Fashions, 15195 Yonge Street, Aurora
Holiday Supply Drive
We Need Your Help
Help us provide food and essential supplies to young mothers and their children in need.
Non-perishable Food
- Canned goods
- Rice & side dishes
- Snacks
- Nut butters, jam, honey
- Vegetable/Olive oil, salt, pepper & spices
- Soy sauce, salad dressings, condiments
- Baking items – sugar, flour, cake mixes, icing
Formula
- Enfamil Stage 1 & 2 – powder & liquid
- Enfamil Gentle Ease Stage 1 – powder & liquid
- Similac Stage 1 & 2 – powder & liquid
Diapers
- Diapers – sizes 4, 5, 6, 7
- Pull Ups – sizes 3T-4T & 4T-5T – girls & boys
Grocery Gift Cards
- Walmart & President’s Choice
Baby Food
- Baby food pouches
- Baby cereal
- Baby snacks
Baby Care Products
- Body wash
- Lotion
- Baby powder
- Diaper rash cream
Mom Care Products
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Face & body wash
- Face & body lotion
- Deodorant
New Clothes
- Newborn to 8 years old – boys & girls
- Small to large – young mothers (NO maternity wear)
Donation Drop-off Details:
Drop-off deadline: December 11, 3pm
1145 Nicholson Rd, Unit 2, Newmarket, ON
Please book drop-off in advance, available
Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm.
Contact Leanne Knipe for drop-off:
905-716-3953 / lknipe@roseofsharon.com
