September 26, 2024
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Expressing the Love of God to the Homeless

As we enter the Fall and Winter seasons, let’s remember those who’re struggling with homelessness and care for their needs in a practical way by helping them to stay warm in the cold.

Please join us to participate in the Clothing Donation event (organized by “Love Our Neighbors” Cantonese small group) in support of NightShift Street Ministries, a non-profit Christian organization which serves the needy and the homeless in the inner city of Surrey by sharing God's love with people in need in practical ways. According to 2020 Homeless Count in Metro Vancouver, Surrey has the 2nd largest number of individuals experiencing homelessness after city of Vancouver.

NightShift serves meals 365 days/year, operates a clothing distribution service, a mobile medical service, a professional care counselling center, a drop-in center, transitional housing and a social enterprise food truck.

Our donation will support NightShift to offer a clean change of clothes or shoes or a warm blanket, all to help friends living in poverty or on the street survive another night.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Please find below the clothing donation guidelines and the suggested items:

Clothing Collection Dates: October 20 & 27 - Before and After Services

Clothing Collection Location: Info Counter

Clothing Wish List -

  • Donated clothing items should be cleaned and either never used or lightly used 
  • Street-appropriate clothing is needed year round, this means no bright colours. Preference is denim and dark colours (blue, black, brown)
    • Men’s jeans sizes 26 to 34
    • Women’s jeans sizes 2 to 10
    • All sizes of men’s & women’s: Jackets, coats
    • Hoodies, sweatshirts
    • Sweatpants
    • T-shirts (short and long sleeve)
    • Underwear, socks (new)
    • Shoes (runners, boots)
    • Blankets
    • Backpacks
    • Towels, face cloths
    • Seasonal (winter months): Gloves, hats, scarves, winter coats, sleeping bags

For inquiries, please contact Samantha at mmmcsam@gmail.com or 778-999-1204.

Thank you for your generous participation. May the lives of those in need in the area of Surrey be blessed through our act of love!