Collects and resells donated goods to underprivileged and financially challenged people with life's necessities at affordable costs * creates employment opportunities in their retail outlet, sorting facility and pick-up services
* Free relief service with no demands made to individuals in distress through disaster or extreme financial difficulty * these necessities are provided free, based on the need (closely monitored) with written referral from any social services agency, government or private.
* Pick-up service: clothing (bagged) * shoes * linen * tools * toys (not broken) * books (no encyclopaedia, Reader’s Digest condensed books, textbooks or magazines) * housewares * kitchenware (small appliances in working condition) * knick knacks and furniture (upholstered furniture and beds – no rips or stains) * always urgently needed: single and double beds, small kitchen tables, chairs, Tall Boy dressers
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application
Some assistance with used clothing, footwear, furniture and appliances will be provided free, based on the need (closely monitored) with written referral from social assistance, mother's allowance, Children's Aid Society, CMHA, Ottawa Housing and other social agencies. * Assistance provided to fire victims with written referral from the fire department or any social services agency.
Fees
Service - $35 delivery fee; $25 recycling fee for pick up of large appliances
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