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Holiday Giving

The holidays should be a time of joy—but for women and children impacted by gender-based violence, this season can bring up pain, uncertainty, and loss. Through our Holiday Giving Program, we work to bring a little more light, hope, and comfort into their lives.

Your kindness helps provide gift cards, essential items, and small but powerful moments of celebration—giving survivors the chance to create new memories in a way that feels safe and meaningful to them.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps remind women and families that they are seen, supported, and never alone. Together, we can help bring warmth, dignity, and joy to those starting over. We kindly ask for new, unopened items only. Thank you for helping us make the holidays a little brighter for the families we serve.

General Gifts

  • Women’s clothing: Comfort clothing, leggings, sweat pants, sweaters,
  • Women’s shoes: Running shoes, sneakers, boots
  • Children’s pyjamas and slippers
  • Children’s snow gear: Snow pants, boots, waterproof mittens, coats
  • Diapers and wipes
  • Bedding
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Small household items
  • Personal hygiene products: shampoo, soap, body wash, hair care, make up, bath items, skin care
  • School snacks
  • Coffee/Tea/Hot chocolate
  • Travel thermos mugs
  • Reusable water bottles
  • Emergency blankets
  • Sleeping bags
  • Hand warmers
  • New pillows
  • Laundry detergent/single use laundry sheets
  • Gifts for teens, such as: LED strip lights, journals, pens, phone accessories, Bluetooth headphones, karaoke machine, youth novels, soccer ball, basketball, soccer net, teen clothing
  • Gifts for children, such as: Magnet tile blocks, craft kits, board games
  • Children’s books: Flat Stanley, Geronimo Stilton, Rainbow Magic

Corporate & Community giving

This holiday season, your business or organization can help bring hope, joy, and dignity to women and children impacted by gender-based violence. There are so many ways to get involved and make a real difference:

Host a Toy Drive or Gift Card Drive

Collect new, unwrapped toys or gift cards to help brighten the holidays for the families we serve. Gift cards also allow survivors the chance to shop for their loved ones with choice and dignity.


Collect Essential Items

Gather much-needed essentials like winter clothing, hygiene products, and household supplies for women and children in our emergency shelter and Second Stage Program.


Sponsor Our Holiday Celebration

Each year, we host a holiday party for women and children in our programs—a chance to share laughter, connection, and celebration. Businesses and organizations can sponsor by providing gifts, meals, or decorations to help make it extra special.


Run a Fundraising Drive

Rally your workplace or community to raise funds that directly support Artemis Huron programs and services through the holiday season and beyond.


Host Your Own Event

Want to get creative? Host your own holiday fundraiser or event in support of Artemis Huron. Learn more about hosting a fundraiser.


Your generosity helps make sure the women and children we support can experience the warmth, dignity, and joy of the season—even while rebuilding their lives.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities or to coordinate a holiday giving initiative, please reach out to us at funddevelopment@artemishuron.ca.

Thank you for standing with women and kids in Huron County this holiday season.

How To Donate this Holiday Season

Your generosity makes a meaningful impact on the lives of women and children impacted by gender-based violence. There are several ways to contribute to our Holiday Giving Program:

Donate Gifts & Essential Items

We welcome donations of new, unwrapped gifts, gift cards, and essential items for the women and children we support. All physical donations can be dropped off at our Emergency Shelter location:

376 Huron Road, Goderich

Please ring the doorbell upon arrival during business hours, and a staff member will greet you to accept your donation.

If you have questions about what to donate, please contact us at funddevelopment@artemishuron.ca


Make a Monetary Donation

Financial contributions allow us to provide direct support to survivors through gift cards, essential supplies, and holiday experiences. You can donate in the following ways:

  • E-transfer to donations@artemishuron.ca
  • Cheque made payable to Artemis Huron, mailed to:
    376 Huron Road, Goderich, ON, N7A 3A5
  • Online donation:

Please include your full name, email address, and mailing address if you would like to receive a tax receipt for your donation.

Every contribution helps make the holiday season brighter for survivors in our care.
Thank you for your kindness and support!