Join us for a care kit drive

Spring is just around the corner, and we're looking forward to reconnecting with everyone after all the cold weather. We invite you to join us anytime from 10 am - 2 pm on Thursday, April 16, to help put together some personal hygiene care kits, make a product or monetary donation, or come say hi during your break! The proceeds of this spring drive will go toward the Blue Door charity which is a United Way-funded and unionized agency, and the largest emergency housing provider in York Region.

We look forward to seeing you. 

DATE: Thursday, April 16, 2026
TIME: 10 am - 2 pm
WHERE: IBEW 353 Hall - 1377 Lawrence Ave. E, North York, ON M3A 3P8

Please click here or the sign up button below to fill out the interest/volunteer sign-up form. If you have any questions, email [email protected].

HELP US MAKE 50 CARE KITS FOR BLUE DOOR 

If you would like to help make a monetary donation to go toward us purchasing items for the care kits, please make a cheque to Labour Community Services - 895 Don Mills Rd, Tower 2, Suite 710, North York, ON M3C 1W3, or etransfer to [email protected] with a note saying "for care kits." 

For product donations: we're looking for brand new/unopened packs of shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, and menstrual hygiene products (sanitary pads and tampons).

For any questions, please email [email protected]. 

LABOUR & UNITED WAY

The Toronto & York Region Labour Council are founding partners of United Way Greater Toronto. Labour Community Services is a result of that partnership, and together, we have worked to tackle issues of poverty and strengthen the communities we all work and live. To learn more or get involved, connect with a United Way Labour Liaison (Marcia or Richelle).