Dear Nursing Students, We’re reaching out on behalf of two 4th-year nursing students, who are completing their community clinical rotation with the Spence Neighbourhood Association. As part of their community outreach project, they are organizing a Hygiene Drive to support children and youth who access the Spence Neighbourhood Association’s overnight shelter. Donations collected will go directly toward providing essential hygiene items to those in need. The Spence Neighbourhood Association’s WE24 (West End 24Safe Space) Program is a shelter that runs from 11pm to 7am, seven days a week. This unique program offers a safe space to children and youth 12-26 years old that are facing homelessness in the downtown area. The program services 15-20 individuals a night and provides them with meals and shelter. Children and youth that use the shelter are also provided with basic hygiene products.

Your support can make a meaningful difference!

If you’d like to contribute, please consider donating new, unused hygiene items such as:

* Toothbrushes and toothpaste * Soap and body wash * Shampoo and conditioner * Deodorant * Feminine hygiene products * Towels and washcloths * New underwear * New socks

We will be collecting donation from October 14th to November 4th. There is a donation bin set up outside of the 2nd floor nursing lounge in Helen Glass. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to kensrayh@myumanitoba.camailto:kensrayh@myumanitoba.ca or pateld30@myumanitoba.camailto:pateld30@myumanitoba.ca.

Your support would be invaluable in helping us making a positive impact in this community. Even small contribution can go a long way in helping us spread care and kindness.

Sincerely, Harman Kensray and Dhruvi Patel College of Nursing, University of Manitoba kensrayh@myumanitoba.camailto:kensrayh@myumanitoba.ca Pateld30@myumanitoba.camailto:Pateld30@myumanitoba.ca

Halimah Cassimo (she/her) Secretary | Nursing Students' Association College of Nursing | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba

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