The annual collection provides household essentials and personal care products to women leaving Kingston Interval House’s emergency shelter.
The Kingston Basketeers are calling on community members to help local women rebuild their lives after leaving situations of violence and abuse.
The volunteer-led initiative collects laundry baskets filled with new household essentials and personal care products for women transitioning out of Kingston Interval House’s emergency shelter.
Launched in Kingston in 2019, the program provides everyday necessities and small comforts to help women as they begin a new chapter. The baskets are distributed through Kingston Interval House.
“Each basket is a tangible reminder that people care and want to help,” said Claire LaPlante, chapter lead of Kingston Basketeers.
She also says that some women leaving unsafe situations may not always have time to pack needed items.
Over the past seven years, the group has donated 365 gift baskets and $10,700 in gift cards to local women starting over.
LaPlante lists the best items to donate.
Community members can register to prepare a basket for this year’s collection. Donations will be accepted Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon in Meeting Room A at the INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiners Road.
Even the most basic necessities can make a meaningful difference for women starting over.
Monetary donations are also accepted, with all funds going toward gift cards for women in need.
People can register or learn more at basketeers.org.
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