Most-Needed Items for November

Here are the things we need most at Sunshine House, the Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) and Kelly’s Corner for November 2025.

Special request for HOLIDAY DECORATIONS for the first Christmas to be celebrated at Kelly’s Corner, our transitional residence for 2SLGBTQIA+ people exiting encampment living. As you pull your decorations out of storage, consider passing on items you don’t need to make Christmas magical at Kelly’s!

 🎄HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
 Christmas trees

String lights

Ornaments

Wreaths

Table centrepieces

Garlands

Decorative pillows

…and whatever else makes the season bright!

🧼PERSONAL CARE

Shampoo & conditioner

Bar soap & body wash

Razors & deodorant

Toothbrushes & toothpaste

Menstrual supplies

🎒GEAR (can be good condition/gently used, except socks & underwear which must be new)

Socks & underwear

Practical shoes (sneakers)

Practical cold weather clothes

Duffle bags or backpacks

🥫ALSO

Non-perishable food items for our Community Pantry

It’s easy to make a drop-off appointment: www.calendly.com/sunshinehouse/dropoff

If it’s more feasible to make a gift of money instead, you can do that any time on our website (and get a tax receipt!): www.sunshinehousewpg.org/donate

Want to coordinate a workplace donation drive or something along those lines? Drop a line to our Community Relations & Fundraising Manager, Michaela Chotka: michaela@sunshinehousewpg.org!

Queer Bingo - November 30

QUEER BINGO returns to the West End Cultural Centre! In support of Like That, Sunshine House's drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks!

Enjoy drag performances, good company and bingo! Just $20 gets you a stack of cards to play bingo all night. No advance sales — door only!

Queer Bingo

Sunday, November 30, 2025

West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.

Doors 6:00, Show 6:30

Gender neutral and wheelchair accessible washrooms

All are welcome / Come as you are!

The show is intended for adults, but the West End Cultural Centre is an all-ages venue, so anyone may attend.

Most-Needed Items for October 2025

It’s been awhile since we had one of these! Here are the things we need most at Sunshine House, the Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) and Kelly’s Corner for October 2025.

🧼PERSONAL CARE

Shampoo & conditioner

Bar soap & body wash

Razors & deodorant

Toothbrushes & toothpaste

Menstrual supplies

🎒GEAR (can be good condition/gently used, except socks & underwear which must be new)

Socks & underwear

Practical shoes (sneakers)

Practical cold weather clothes

Duffle bags or backpacks

🥫ALSO

Garbage bags (all sizes)

Glass cleaner, spray bottles & brooms

Non-perishable food items for our Community Pantry

It’s easy to make a drop-off appointment: www.calendly.com/sunshinehouse/dropoff

If it’s more feasible to make a gift of money instead, you can do that any time on our website (and get a tax receipt!): www.sunshinehousewpg.org/donate

Want to coordinate a workplace donation drive or something along those lines? Drop a line to our Community Relations & Fundraising Manager, Michaela Chotka: michaela@sunshinehousewpg.org!