Holiday Wish List
Support North Shore Families this Season
Around this time each year, we start receiving calls from kind-hearted people asking if they can send gifts for the women and children we support. And, as always, our answer is a heartfelt, “Yes, of course!”
Every donation—whether monetary or in-kind—brings comfort and joy to families, helping to create a warm holiday season and the best possible start to the new year. Your generosity makes it all happen, from providing gifts and essentials to offering a safe space for those who need it most.
If you can, please consider donating to our No Place Like Home Fundraiser or donate goods from the Wishlist below, which includes items our clients will really appreciate.
Urgent items: diapers, menstrual pads, school snacks, and grocery gift cards. Thanks so much for your support.
Gift Ideas for Women
Gift Cards
Gift cards to Loblaws, Walmart, Safeway, Amazon, and other major department stores—as well as Compass Passes and Uber Passes—are invaluable gifts. They offer our clients the freedom to choose and celebrate in their own unique way, making this a truly meaningful gift that keeps giving.
Other Gift Card Ideas
Share the things that bring you joy! Gift cards to your favourite boutique, salon, coffee shop, or attraction can create uplifting experiences for our clients.
Personal Care
Items like cozy sleepwear, socks & underwear, toiletries, cosmetics, hygiene products, heat pads, and aromatherapy products offer comfort and dignity to those we support.
For the Home
Household essentials like toasters, coffee makers, tumblers, towels, and single bedding sets are always needed and appreciated. These thoughtful items help create a safe, welcoming space.
Gift Ideas for Children
For the Love of Fun
Skateboards, bike helmets and lights, shin guards, camping gear, board games, puzzles, art supplies, musical instruments—anything to spark joy and creativity.
Gift Cards for Kid Favourites
Google Play, Apple Store, MEC, Park Royal Shopping Centre, REC Room, Opus Art Supplies, Starbucks, Fresh Slice, and more! Gift cards make it easy for kids to choose something they love.
Stocking Stuffers
Candy treats, Legos, action figures, stuffed animals, hats, cozy socks, scarves, and other small surprises to make the season bright.
Gifts for Families
If you're interested in assembling gifts for our clients, please reach out to us at admin@nscss.net. We’ll be thrilled to present your thoughtful contributions to our families on your behalf.
Donation Drop-Off & Giving Options
Kindly drop off your gift donations at our thrift store, Good Stuff Connection (GSC), by or before Thursday, December 12th at 4:00 PM. GSC is open daily from 11AM to 4PM.
Drop-Off Location:
Good Stuff Connection Thrift Store
154 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver (View on Google Maps)
We also gratefully accept monetary donations, which can be made in the following ways:
Online: Contribute to our No Place Like Home Fundraiser
By phone: Call us at 604-987-0366
By mail: Send checks to North Shore Crisis Services Society, at #200-147 West 16th Street, North Vancouver, BC V7M 1T3
Your support helps us provide free, low-barrier services to those who need them most. Donations directly fund NSCSS’ supportive housing and outreach programs.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity this season, and happy holidays!
