Christmas Gift Guide
“Jesus came to earth so that we might have life, and have it abundantly!”
The Bible: John 10
Here are some examples of how you can share your God-given “abundance” with the community at Helping Hands Street Mission. Your gift this Christmas will provide a safe place of belonging for many into the coming year.
You can give your gift today donating online below or mailing a cheque to Helping Hands Street Mission, 349 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X8.
$20
FOR 1 MONTH
Presto top up for providing bus rides for friends
Help us support friends by paying for their bus ticket to get to the hospital or appointments.
$56
FOR 1 MONTH
Coffee Cups (COFFEE=COMMUNITY)
Help us serve approximately 800 “cups of community” every month.
$85
FOR 1 MONTH
Pest Control Management
Part of creating a safe and welcoming environment means keeping pests under control.
$100
FOR 1 MONTH
Phone
The phone is needed for community members and supporters calling in, but also for use by friends who do not have their own.
$150
FOR 1 MONTH
Hydro
Support us to be able to keep the lights and coffee maker on, as well as provide friends with use of our laptop and printer.
$450
FOR 1 MONTH
Gas
Help keep Helping Hands Street Mission warm during these cold months of the year.
$175
FOR 1 MONTH
Mental Health First Aid Training
Equip our staff and volunteers to support people in hard situations.
$2,128
Trauma-informed Crisis Intervention Training for Front Line Staff and Volunteers
This would be a professional development dream for us!
$3,164
FOR 1 MONTH
Rent
Make sure we can continue to have a safe place to welcome friends into.
$5,200
Low-Barrier, Supported Volunteerism
(4 hours/week for 1 year – one volunteer requiring special support)
Allow us to have the staffing capacity to be able to supervise and support Helping Hands Street Mission friends who want to give back through low-barrier, supported volunteerism