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Donations help us keep the lights on as well as continue our advocacy, making sure that everyone has the safety they deserve.

Thank you for making sure we can be there to answer the phone or provide a safe bed 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

There are many ways to donate!

All donations will RECEIVE our incredibly MASSIVE thanks.
Donations of $20 and more will RECEIVE a CHARITABLE tax RECEIPT.

 

Dawson Shelter Society is a registered Canadian charity. Our charitable registration number (also called a CRA number) is 135897791RR0001.

 

In Kind Donations

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Donations of toiletries and other essentials help folks who access our services feel welcome. Please call us if you have a donation of supplies and want to know if it will be useful - 867.993.5086.

DWS is currently in need of:

FOOD

  • Any unopened packaged food that is not expired

  • Fresh vegetables

  • Individually packaged snacks - granola bars, pudding cups, cookies, and more

Toiletries

  • hair brushes

  • menstrual cups

  • tampons

  • unscented toiletries

DWS is not able to accept any opened or used toiletries.

Clothing

  • adult snowpants - all sizes, especially larger

  • adult pants - sweatpants, leggings, jeans - especially larger sizes

  • new gloves and mitts - kids and adult sizes

  • new unopened underwear - all sizes, especially larger, and styles

  • new socks - adult sizes - especially good quality winter socks

Other

  • large plastic bins, like rubbermaids

  • camping supplies

    • tents

    • sleeping bags

    • sleeping pads and mats

DWS Blog
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Understanding Stalking
Understanding Stalking
Stalking Awareness Month
Stalking Awareness Month
DWS Events
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Nov 25
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

From November 25 to December 10 we call on everyone to take action to end gender-based violence. Check out all the events and activities organized by many awesome groups in Dawson.

Keep an eye on dawsonwomensshelter.com for calendar updates, event details, and daily blog posts.

National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women
Dec 6
National Day of Remembrance and Action to End Violence Against Women

On December 6th, we gather to remember women and children who have been murdered or are missing. The day was created in response to the Montreal Massacre.