GIFTS IN-KIND
DONATE DIFFERENTLY: SUPPORTING NON-PROFITS WITH IN-KIND GIVING
BY JANINE LEGAL
T hese days, are in high demand.
more than ever, generosity and community spirit
While organizations making a positive difference in the world always welcome monetary donations, there are other ways to help out both the larger non-profits and the smaller grassroots endeavours – each working equally hard for the well- being of community. Here’s a spotlight on two of our city’s many options.
Sabu’s Cubs Board Members Siobhan Faulkner, Caitlin Rhoda, Heather Nyman. SUBMITTED PHOTO
SABU’S CUBS
For the last 18 months, Sabu's Cubs has been getting out into the community on a mission to provide a safe and supportive space. The grassroots, volunteer-led non- profit dedicated to nurturing and empowering youth holds weekly community walks, visits to memorial sites, and wellness checks within neighbourhoods. With three board members and a crew of supportive adult and youth volunteers, Sabu's Cubs has no shortage of work to do. Through collaboration with other groups, they have access to the gym at Gonzaga School, where young people visit and shoot hoops or
share a meal in the gym. Activities aim to inspire personal growth, nurture resilience and cultivate a sense of belonging. “We host events for our youth every three months,” said Siobhan Faulkner, a retired teacher who spent the majority of her career in the North End and North Point Douglas. “We have a fall event at Michaëlle Jean Park, which Community Helpers Unite caters. At Christmas, we have a meal for volunteers. We have a midwinter sports night that includes a pizza meal. Businesses have graciously supplied food, drinks, and swag donations for the
gift bags for these events. “Our big summer project this year will be the shoe fair where community members can get gently used shoes. We will need to find tents and tables for the event,” Faulkner added. Sabu's Cubs is always looking for donations of snacks, granola bars for their community walks, and items for gift bags distributed at events. They also welcome bubbles and chalk for the youth, dental supplies like toothbrushes and toothpaste, summer socks, and shoes for youth.
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