There is a wee team of dedicated women in York Region who are working hard behind the scenes to produce Kits4Girls! A grateful shout out to Paula, Maria, Anne-Marie, and Saskia!
News
May 1, 2025
April 28, 2025
The leaking roofs are getting a big make over! The project page for the three school buildings and Dekpor Central Shops will be ready for you to see shortly!
April 27, 2025
Yippee! The distribution of basics kits is starting! Stay tuned for the album early May.
April 24, 2025
Yay! The Basics Kits are being put together now! Thanks to you, the students from grade 6 and up will be receiving undies and camisoles/singlets. Loads of photos will be shared soon.
April 15, 2025
Problem: more roofs are leaking! Solution: three wonderful supporters have stepped up to cover the $65,000 job of replacing the roofs on three of the school campus buildings and the Dekpor Central Shops! A profound thanks to: Anonymous Friend #1, Anonymous Friend #2, and Busch Family Foundation! Stay tuned for the album in our Projects section later this month.
March 28, 2025
Well, that was a whirlwind! The collection started on Tuesday and by Friday TWO full loads made it to the shipper! See the contributions in the album on the Shipping Project Page! Thanks to all who gave!
March 27, 2025
A great big thank you to the following people who contributed to the first shipment of the year:
Alison Gaia - clothes
Annie Quach - shoes
Annaleah Balatbat Franco - shoes, water bottles, clothes, sheets
Aurora Youth Soccer Club - soccer balls
Barb Bulloch and friends - soccer cleats, running shoes, dry erase markers, school supplies
Carol McCreesh and friend - suitcase, school supplies
Cheryl Wilson - baby clothes
Crosby Schad - shoes, clothes
Cynthia Marques - shoes, clothes, laptops
Deb Rogers - 2 boxes of medical supplies
Dennis Xenos - clothes, shoes, 50+ brand new backpacks and more!
Dianne Lotto - 2 vehicles' full of items, clothing, shoes, school goods and so much more!
Highview friends - shoes
Jacqueline SY - box of reusable diapers
Joy Nguyen - shoes and hats
Kelly Marie - loads of shoes and clothes
Kerra Ruffolo - sheets
Kim Harper Daynes - suitcases
Lauralei Heggie - water bottles, cleats, sheets
Lourita Lue-Shing and family - clothing, educational toys, shoes, water bottles
Lydia Ridd - suitcases
Lynn Fairbrother Pearson - special set of suitcases
Maria Mayer - clothes, shoes
Maryann Lewis - big box of diapers, liners, and more
Melissa Koh - variety of luggage
Newmarket Soccer - cleats, soccer clothes, water bottles
Sandra Reed - 2 hardshell suitcases
Sandy Porter and Aurora FC- water bottles and balls
Sarah Bellar - large suitcase
Susan Howard Gaston - sheets and towels
Susan Sullivan Hyland - suitcases, towels shoes
March 17, 2025
Our Basics Kit campaign is running right now and we really hope to reach the $10,000 goal. If you want to contribute, here is the link: https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/basics-kits--2025
February 21, 2025
We are so extremely grateful to Lya Couches Lavables and their sister company, EKLA. Please see the Donor page! They donated 321 beautifully-crafted reusable diapers and extra absorbent fabric! Photos here.
February 17, 2025
Sponsor update emails were sent out today! Be sure to check your email!
