Organizing a fundraiser supporting our shelter is a beautiful way to help us reach our goals, raise awareness about youth homelessness, and foster positive support within your community. To learn more about fundraising opportunities for Choices Shelter and Support Services, please email us at info@choicesshelter.ca. Together, we can significantly impact the lives of homeless youth.

We greatly appreciate donations of gift cards and non-perishable food items, as these directly contribute to meeting the immediate needs of our residents. Used clothing donations can be made at "As We Grow" (20 Dawson Rd #3, Orangeville, ON L9W 2W3) under our account 7616. Please contact "As We Grow" directly to schedule drop-offs. Your support is invaluable in providing vital resources and support to homeless youth in our community. We accept donations of gift cards and non-perishable food items. Used clothing can be donated to As we grow (20 Dawson Rd #3, Orangeville, ON L9W 2W3) under our account 7616 - Please contact As we grow to schedule drop-offs. Resident Needs

• Undergarments; all sizes
• Deodorant
• Shaving Cream
• Body Wash
• Tampons/sanitary pads
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Lotion

Seasonal Resident Items

• Hats, scarves, mittens

Shelter Items

• Bath towels/face clothes

Food

• Bags of milk
• Fresh Fruit
• Prepared meals; a wonderful donation of a home-cooked meal is always appreciated (we generally make dinner for up to 22 kids per evening)

Alternative Donations

• Gift Cards

Thank you for donating to Choices Shelter and Support Services! It makes a world of difference!

• Toppers Pizza
• TransAlta Orangeville Foodbank
• Booklore
• Saidham Foodbank
• Maggiolly Art Supplies
• Dufferin Piecemakers Quilting Guild
• Flato Developments
• Lord Dufferin
• Pita Pit Orangeville
• The Co-operators Foundation
• Tim Hortons Orangeville
• 100 Women Who Care - Learn more 
• UNIFOR
• Westminster United Church
• Knights of Columbus
• St. James Church
• Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church
• ODSS (Orangeville District Secondary School)
• Robert F. Hall
• The Edge Bar and Grille
• Rotary Club of Orangeville Highlands
• Home Depot Orangeville
• Home Depot Foundation Canada

Thank you! You have just taken a giant step towards helping your community to be a better place. The volunteers in any community are very special and very important people. You can make a wonderful difference.

If you think you would like to volunteer at CHOICES, please send us a letter/email telling us how you think you can help.

Choices Shelter and Support Services accepts College and University student placements! Please call or email us if you are interested!

Choices Shelter and Support Services is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for at risk and homeless youth in the Dufferin County. We are recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

Our mission is to be a safe and supportive resource within Dufferin County that offers homeless youth, 16 to 24 years of age, an alternative to living on the street and supports their transition to a more productive and brighter future.

We have a dedicated team working hard to achieve the following goals

• Develop and promote community support for youth which will ensure their successful integration into the community as productive members.
• Provide emergency housing for homeless youth 16 - 24 years of age from Dufferin County and surrounding areas.
• Create awareness of support for the homeless throughout Dufferin, while creating and developing strong community partnerships.
• Provide opportunities to develop life skills within the community through access to education and community support to build positive self esteem and empowerment.
• To adapt as the needs of the community change.