Sistering Drop In Centre

Sistering is an outreach agency in Toronto that helps women in the community who are homeless, marginalized or living in poverty. They provide a safe, comfortable environment for women to get a meal, support, counselling and services that help them overcome poverty.
I walk past Sistering almost everyday but never noticed it or understood what it was until someone told me. I’m happy that there is something like this in my community that focuses specifically on women, who are more likely to be effected by poverty as their wages are lower than men’s and they usually have dependents to support. They are also more likely to be victims of violence.
For these reasons I have stopped giving away households items and good clothing to Value Village and Goodwill, and instead give them to Sistering. I recently donated three old winter coats that were still in great condition but I had not worn in a long time for superficial reasons.
If you have anything laying around the house that you don’t ever use, even pillows, blankets and other household items that are still in good, hygienic condition, you can donate all these items (make sure they are clean/​washed first) to Sistering and know they end up directly in the hands of people who need them.
I still support thrift store charities by shopping there but this way I know my donations of household items go towards helping those who actually live in my community.