KAWARTHA LAKES-With the first dusting of snow many vulnerable residents living in our community will be looking for ways to stay warm. The Canadian Mental Health Association will be distributing “warm-up bags” in Lindsay at 33 Lindsay Street and through local outreach programs.
It’s called the PHOENIX Community Heart Project and it’s designed to encourage community activities to serve people in need over the winter season.The Canadian Mental Health Association’s PHOENIX Day Program sponsors the initiative. The PHOENIX Day Program provides a skill building environment through community, social, physical, nutrition and mental wellness activities for those living with a dual diagnosis or developmental disability.
Warm up bags include warm socks, hats, scarves and mittens and will be distributed by PHOENIX members through community outreach. Bags will also be available at CMHA HKPR’s reception areas, where clients visit daily.
First they need help to fill the bags. You can help make sure everyone stays warm this winter by dropping off a donation at 33 Lindsay Street in Lindsay, at 415 Water Street and 466 George Street in Peterborough. You can also donate online to purchase items at http://cmhahkpr.ca/get-involved/donate/and choose the Community Heart Project from the Canada Helps donation link.
CHMA suggests businesses gather donations in the office over the coming weeks and make the PHOENIX Community HeartProject part of your corporate giving. CMHA could also pick up donations as well.
