T here really is no donation too small to make a difference. As the fundraising and community relations manager at Sunshine House, Michaela Chotka sees how impactful smaller donations are to their organization on a daily basis. “Every donation counts — they all add up, big or small. When people are giving, it's from their heart and it's for a cause they believe in, and most people will give what they can,” Chotka says. “We receive all sizes of donations and types of donations with our organization. Our community is really supportive. One thing that's really been humbling and touching is just how generous our community is and how willing they are to support us.” Sunshine House is a community drop-in and resource centre that focuses on harm reduction and social inclusion. They provide programming that fulfills people’s social, community and recreational needs. As such, Sunshine House sees a variety of donations come in, Chotka says. Monetary donations, regardless of the amount and frequency, ensure the variety of programs offered continue to run smoothly. “It’s what really allows us to support people directly and in-person,” Chotka says. “Then things like clothing, technology and hygiene items that come in — that is what we can actu - ally have on hand and give to people to make an impact immediately.” Sunshine House puts out a call for most-needed items every month, which can range from things like personal hygiene items and clothing to new or good working condition personal electronics like cell phones or tablets.
Every donation counts BY ERIN DEBOOY Small but mighty:
Drumming at Like That, Sunshine House's drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ community. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUNSHINE HOUSE
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