Elizabeth House Christmas Wish List

Elizabeth House is accepting donations from the Wish List on December 14 between 9 am to 12 pm and 1-3 pm at the Catholic Pastoral Centre (120 17 Ave SW, Calgary). 

Wish List 2023 - New items only 

• Gift Cards for Birthdays, Showers and other Celebrations
• Gift Cards for Household Supplies – Ikea, Walmart, Superstore, Home Depot
• Gift Cards to cultural food stores – African Choice Market, Unimarket Latin Food Store, Seafood City
• Bus tickets and Uber giftcards
• Bedding sets/Bed in Bag sets for double beds and mattress protectors
• New Pillows and pillow protectors
• Disposable diapers size newborn-6, diaper wipes
• Household supplies
  • Paper towel, toilet paper, tissue boxes, garbage bags, recycling bags, compost bags
  • Hand /dish / dishwasher / laundry soaps (no perfume, dyes, etc), bleach
  • New pots and pans, mixing bowls, dishes
• Personal care items –basic manicure sets, baby manicure sets, shampoo & conditioner, hand and body lotions, diaper cream and baby soap- We especially need hair and body care items for culturally diverse women
• Women’s underwear (small – x large), robes (small to x large), and slippers (size 5-11), women’s basic t-shirts and sweatshirts (size xs-xl)
• New Baby Clothes – size 6 months to 2 years
• “Welcome Home” Gifts for Participants – Prepared gift boxes/bags for new residents. Ideas include a small toy, a mug or drinking glass, new hand towels and washcloth, self-care items, warm socks, pjs for mom and baby, sleep sack and personal care items for mom, bib for baby – no blankets
• Tickets for Recreational Outings (sets of 2,4,6 are ideal):
  • Movie passes, dinner, bowling, paint night, yoga (no date set please -year round)
  • Zoo Passes, Heritage Park (this season and/or year round), Calgary Parks & Recreation Passes
• “Move out Boxes” – Storage box with cookware set, frying pan, food container, mug, utensil set, plates, bowls, 16-piece cutlery set, chopping board, dish soap dispenser, dish sponge – see University Starter Box on Ikea’s website for more details - https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/files/pdf/5f/16/5f1632d5/starter_box_combination_price_list.pdf
• At this time we are not accepting travel size toiletries, feminine hygiene items and baby blankets. We also kindly ask that all donations be new items (no used items please).

Who to contact?
To donate items, please contact Sarah Cormier at [email protected]

Donate online
If you prefer a monetary donation, please contribute directly to the grassroots operations of Elizabeth House. Donations can be made by cheque to Elizabeth House or online at catholicyyc.ca/donateelizabethhouse

Thank you!
We are incredibly thankful for any help you can provide, whether it's through donating an item from our wish list, making a monetary contribution, or simply spreading the word about our cause. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!