Sudden illness can profoundly affect a person's ability to earn a living, many who become ill are laid off, or forced to quit work because of the effects of treatment, leaving a family without food and necessities of life. 14% of seniors who live alone are living in poverty. Many of these people come to Welcoming Arms for assistance, food vouchers, toiletries and a listening ear. Aurora United Church is in partnership with six other churches in supporting Welcoming Arms, through financial assistance, volunteers, and providing toiletries each week.
Shampoo-especially male scented or neutral scented- we get a lot of fruity more feminine scented items
Conditioner- especially male scented or neutral scented- we get a lot of fruity more feminine scented items
Body wash - especially male scented or neutral scented- we get a lot of fruity more feminine scented items
3-in-1 shampoo/conditioner/body wash items are convenient
Paper towel
Toilet paper
Kleenex
Laundry Detergent
Dish soap
General household cleaning products (ie Windex/Lysol etc)
We have increasing numbers of people requesting incontinence items - in all sizes, but more often larger.
Thank you for your very generous donations and support of this outreach ministry.
Please bring your items with you on Sunday morning or drop them off to Suzanne at the AUC office during office hours!