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LCIHCS’s emergency shelter remains open throughout the holiday season and we strive to make it as joyous and festive as possible for the women who reside here. Residents often feel especially vulnerable and downhearted at this time; we work to ensure each resident feels secure, hopeful and loved.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the shelter. We have been at capacity most days and have experiences a 75% increase in crisis calls and 21% increase in youth; we anticipate we will be very busy this holiday season.

By giving to LCIHCS, you will share in the generosity of the season and make a difference for the women and children who will call Interval House “home” this December and beyond.

There are many ways to support LCIHCS this Holiday Season:

  • Make a Financial Donation: LCIHCS is always grateful for general cash donations, and can be made through Canada Helps, e-transfer to finance@lcih.com or mail to PO Box 107 Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3P3. For more information on how to support Lanark County Interval House email cathie.mcormond@lcih.com.
  • Donate a Gift Card: Often the women we serve have had the power of choice or their ability to shop taken away. A gift card is an empowering gift that allows them to choose what they would like to purchase. Consider a local restaurant, fast food chain or store. Gift cards can be mailed to PO Box 107 Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3P3.
  • Support Our Angel Tree: Host a physical tree at your business or corporate office or purchase a gift for a woman, teenager or child in need through our Virtual Angel Tree. Check out our Amazon Wishlist for some gift suggestions! Gifts can be dropped off to the bin outside of the shelter, Rona Carleton Place, IDA Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills Public Library in Almonte, Barnabe’s Independent Grocer in Perth, and Boston Pizza in Smiths Falls. Please ensure all gifts are unwrapped, do not portray violence in any way (guns, etc.) and are dropped off by December 15, 2024. 
  • Host a Third-Party Fundraiser like a pajama or gift card drive. Email cathie.mcormond@lcih.com for more information
  • Sponsor a Family Email lindsay.hunter@lcih.com for more information
  • Contribute to the Holiday Dinner at the Shelter

For more information, please contact Cathie at cathie.mcormond@lcih.com or 613-257-3469 ext. 64