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Most-Needed Items for January 2023
Here is the list of our MOST-NEEDED ITEMS for January 2023!+ Winter boots+ Socks & longjohns+ Mitts & gloves+ Scarves & hats+ Jackets, sweaters & long sleeve shirts+ Sweatpants & warm pants+ Blankets & hand warmers+ Bras+ Underwear, socks and longjohns**New items only, please!
Holiday Hours for 2022
Here are our hours of operation for the end of 2022!Sunshine House:Sun. December 25 CLOSEDMon. December 26 OPEN 11am-4pmSat.
Queer Bingo – December 18
QUEER BINGODECEMBER 18Good Will Social Club - 625 Portage Ave.Doors at 6:00, Show at 6:30$20 for a stack of cards to play bingo all night!
Most-Needed Items for November 2022
Here is the list of our MOST-NEEDED ITEMS for October 2022!Socks & longjohns (new only, please! Other clothing can be gently used)Mitts & glovesScarves & hatsJackets, sweaters & long sleeve shirtsSweatpants & warm pantsBlankets & and warmersShampoo & conditionerBody wash, soap and lotionToothbrushes & toothpasteMenstrual products (pads, tampons, liners)Laundry detergentBrown bagsIt’s easy to make a drop-off appointment: Make an appointment hereIf it’s more feasible to make a gift of money instead, you can do that any time on our website (and get a tax receipt!
MOPS is hiring!
Position Title: Mobile Overdose Prevention Site Driver (Full Time)Term Date: November 2022 to October 2023Hours of Work: 32-35 hours per week The Mobile Overdose Prevention Site (MOPS) Driver, under the general direction of the MOPS, and in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of Sunshine House, is responsible for completing tasks related to respectful operations of the MOPS Unit by engaging with community members, staff, supervisors, and volunteers in open-minded and calm manner.
The MOPS is open!
It's hard to believe it's finally happened, but Manitoba's first ever formal overdose prevention site is open!
Return of the Haunted House!
Sunshine House gets HAUNTED again this year!6:00pm - 8:00pm at 646 Logan Ave.Admission cost: by donationNote that Sunshine House is not wheelchair accessible.
Vaccine & Testing Clinics for Oct 2022
Clinics at Sunshine HouseSeasonal Flu Vaccine ClinicWednesday, October 191:00pm - 4:00pm6:00pm - 8:00pmSTBBI Testing ClinicMonday, October 24Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV as well as pregnancy1:30pm - 4:30pm6:00pm - 8:00pmClinics at Other LocationsMonkeypox Vaccine ClinicsLocation: Rainbow Resource Centre, 170 Scott St.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This year has been difficult for all of us survivors of the genocidal Canadian residential school systems here at the Sunshine House.
Most-Needed Items for September 2022
Here is the list of our MOST-NEEDED ITEMS for September 2022!Socks & underwearTravel-size hygiene productsRazors Menstrual productsLaundry soap & dryer sheetsItems that can be gently-used:Backpacks & bagsWarm clothes (jackets, jeans, sweats, sweaters etc.