Please come back again to learn more about our events and activities through the calendar.

We appreciate your patience while we continue to develop our website.

NEEDS LIST

We are often asked what types of items would be helpful for women and children accessing the shelter. We have put together the following list of suggested items and will accept these in new condition.

Women's Needs

Gift Cards

• Walmart
• Grocery store
• Tim Horton's
• Shoppers Drug Mart
• Dollarama
• Gas
• Bus tickets

Women's clothing (all sizes - S, M, L, XL, 1X, 2X, 3X)

• Pajamas
• Underwear and bras
• Socks
• Shirts and pants
• Non-skid slippers
• Shoes

Personal Care Items

• Sanitary Pads/Tampons
• Shampoo and Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Hair Brushes, Hairspray, Hairdryers, Hair straighteners
• Makeup

Journals/Day Planners/Adult Colouring Books

Wallets and purses

Throw blankets

Children/Teens Needs

Toys (infant to 12 years old)

• Fisher-Price
• Little Tikes
• VTech
• Educational
• Electronics

Teen Gifts (13 years and older)

• Gift cards (iTunes, Best Buy, Cinema, Starbucks
• Headphones/earbuds

Infant Care Items

• Diapers sizes 4-6
• Baby wipes
• Baby Bottles, Sippy cups, Teethers

Children’s Pajamas (all sizes - newborn, infant, toddler, S, M, L)

Non-skid slippers

School Supplies

• Backpacks
• Markers, pencils, pencil crayons

Other Needed Items

• Kitchen items (Dish sets, cutlery)
• Bathroom/cleaning supplies
• Non-perishable food items

DONATE NOW

Every donation to Hiatus House counts. Whether you are giving through a large event or you are a compassionate community member, your support helps women and children who need safety from domestic violence.

We at Hiatus House are humbled and grateful to those who give so generously to support our effort to eliminate domestic violence.

Help Hiatus House in the following ways to fulfill its mission and help women and children in times of need.

1. One-time gift
2. Multi-year pledge
3. Monthly donation
4. Donate Items
5. Host a Fundraiser

We value our corporate partners and will work with you to direct your gift towards an area of need that aligns with your values or mandate. Please contact us for more information.

VOLUNTEER

Hiatus House relies on the support of volunteers for fundraising events, awareness activities and general shelter support such as wrapping gifts and organizing donations.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Do volunteers work directly with women or children staying at Hiatus House?

A. No. Volunteers are needed in many other supporting roles.

Q. Are hours guaranteed?

A. No. Most of the volunteer opportunities are in support of events that are staggered throughout the year, with a concentration from September through December.

Q. How will I be notified of a volunteer opportunity?

A. Our volunteer coordinator will e-mail you opportunities as they arise.

Q. What is the process for becoming a volunteer?

A. Once you complete the volunteer application form, our volunteer coordinator will contact you with further information and the date of our next information session. You will need to attend an information session and sign a confidentiality form before you will be offered a volunteer opportunity.

There are no positions available at this time. Please visit again.

Getting Help starts with the first step. The following numbers are a resource to services and support programs that can help or direct you to find the resources you need.

Hiatus House 24/7 Helpline

Hiatus House Business Line

Kids Help Phone

Teen Health Centre

Legal Aid Ontario

Community Legal Aid

Legal Assistance of Windsor

Windsor-Essex Bilingual Legal Clinic

Family Law Information Centres (FLICs)