Thank you for considering donating to St. Mary's Home!
October Update
Due to a lack of storage we are taking clothes on a case-by-case basis.
We are currently in need for new and gently used children’s fall clothes and winter jackets of all sizes.
Please call us to confirm at 613-749-2491.
Thank you for your understanding!
Accepted Donations and Most needed items
Women’s personal care and hygiene items (MUST be purchased new):
- Gift cards (grocery stores, department stores, etc.)
- shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, tampons, etc.
- BIPOC toiletries: brands such as SheaMoisture, Maui Moisture, Aunt Jackies, Meielle Organics, Camille Rose, Alikay Naturals, Miss Jessies, Curls, Kaleidoscope, Dream Girls, Beautiful Curls, Carol’s daughter, etc.
- Makeup
- Skincare items (Face wash, face lotion, face masks)
- Hair products (hairspray, hair masks, hair ties)
- Canned goods and non perishable food items
Babies/Kids:
- Diapers size 6, 3T-4T, 4T-5T
- Baby Wipes
- Infant and children’s hygiene items: diaper rash cream, baby/kids shampoo (fragrance free preferably), baby body wash, baby lotion, and kids’ toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Baby food
Donation times are between 9:30 and 3:30, Monday to Thursday.
Please call us in advance in order for us to prepare space to accept your donation: 613-749-2491
Email address for donations: Gilliangraham@stmaryshome.com
Financial Gifts
All of our donors get a tax receipt with their donation (of $20 or more) and a Thank You card to express our gratitude for their kindness and generosity.
To make a financial/monetary contribution you can:
- PREFERRED: send an e-transfer to payables@stmaryshome.com. Be sure to enter the reason for your generosity, name, and mailing address in the message section of the transfer so we can issue a tax receipt. If you’re unsure how to that, just call and we can walk you through it.
- mail your cheque/cash to: St. Mary’s Home, 780 rue de l’Église, Ottawa, ON K1K 3K7
- call us with your credit card information (613-749-2491)
- come and visit us to drop off your donation in person at 780 rue de l’Église, Ottawa
- use the Canada Helps donate button now to make an instant donation and receive a CRA approved e-receipt within minutes. It’s easy and only takes a few minutes, but they do charge us (SMH) an admin fee for the service.
