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Shelter News
September 2022
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Current Needs:
• New/gently used towels
• New baby nail clippers
• New ladies underwear (small/medium)
• New mens PJS (all sizes)
• Journals
• New pencil crayons
• New water bottles
• New kids swimsuits for boys and girls, all sizes
• Hair conditioner (full size)

If you're able to donate these items, email us at deidreg@mhwss.ca, call 403-527-8223, or message us on social media to make arrangements. For a full list of items, please visit our website.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Sept. 29th
We hope you will join us for our Annual General Meeting Thursday September 29th. It's a wonderful chance to hear about our accomplishments and challenges throughout the past year, as well as connect with the MHWSS board and community members who believe in our vision of building a community free from family violence.

  • When: September 29th, 2022
  • Where: The Medicine Hat Police Station Community Board Room (884 2 St SE)
  • Registration: $25 - includes lunch and your MHWSS membership
  • Schedule: Doors open at 11:30, with lunch starting at 11:45, and our program beginning at noon


Have questions? Connect with us by calling 403-527-8223 or emailing info@mhwss.ca.
ICYMI: Text Line & Web Chat services launched!
In June, MHWSS launched text and web chat services! People can now text 587-850-5885 to connect with one of our Crisis Intervention Workers. A web chat option is also available at mhwss.ca. Text line and web chat options will be available from 7AM to 11PM daily. Outside of these times, we ask people call our 24/7 help line at 403-529-1091.
In the Community...
Here are some upcoming community events we're scheduled to be involved with:

• Labour Day. Monday, September 5th, 11AM-3PM. The Medicine Hat & District Labour Council will be collecting donations at the Real Canadian Superstore for MHWSS and other community agencies helping those in need.

• Health & Wellness Expo. Thursday, September 15th, 10AM-2PM. Ralston Community Centre . Organized by the CFB Suffield Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC).

• Mental Health Fair. Saturday, October 1st, 1-3PM. Medicine Hat Public Library. Join us and other community agencies for this event to connect people in our community with resources and supports.

We encourage our community to come out to these events so they can connect with MHWSS and other community resources!
Volunteer of the Month - Hailey Miller!
People start volunteering for all kinds of reasons: to give back to the community, to strengthen a resume, or to fulfill a requirement. Hailey started volunteering with us back in 2018 so that she could enter the social work program at Medicine Hat College.

Hailey volunteered in Treehouse, and helped with different children’s activities. She stayed after her requirement because she loved the morale, and the great staff.

Volunteering led her to employment with the shelter. Hailey has worked the last 2 summers as SAFE program staff and will be cover a maternity leave for a Child Support Worker in the fall.

Volunteering with the shelter was a huge advantage in applying for a job here. We knew her work, and were happy to have her join the team. Thanks for all you do Hailey!
Carry us with you!
Share with the world your support for us with the purchase of a canvas bag featuring the artwork from our "Growing Hope in the Community" mural, situated downtown on the side of Station Coffee House.

Tote bags are $15 each, and can be purchased online by clicking here, or at our front reception from M-F from 8AM to 4:30PM.
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