Ways You Can Help
LIFE Recovery is a registered, non-profit charitable organization that relies on the generous support from donors, sponsors and volunteers to operate and carry out our recovery programs.
Ways You Can Help Include:
- Tax-deductable donations
- Sponsor a LIFE Recovery client
- Become a monthly donor
- Donations to the LIFE Second Chance Thrift Store
- Volunteer at the LIFE Second Chance Thrift Store and/or LIFE Recovery Home
CURRENT NEEDS WITHIN THE FACILITY
1. Bed Linen
- Twin size(flat, fitted, standard case)
- Pillows
- Bedspreads
- Blankets
2. Kitchen
- Tupperware
- Towels
- Aprons
- Dishclothes
- Glasses
- Silverware
3. Office
- Computer
- Copier Paper (white and colour)
- Office Supplies (pens, journals, lined paper, binders, envelopes)
- Furniture: desk, chairs
VOLUNTEER/SERVICE
1. Contractors
- Electrical light fixtures – interior/exterior replacements
- Plumbing: sinks, faucets, shower heads and toilet replacements
- Mechanical: annual inspections on boiler, heating systems and gas fireplace
- Painting: exterior fence, bedrooms, bathrooms and doors
- Flooring: stairs, hallways and bedrooms
- Drywall: repairs to bedrooms, laundry room and Doctor’s office
- Appliance Repairs: Oven Door, Glass: Windows(Bedroom Window/Screen Replacements)
2. Yard Work
- Paving: replace small section of driveway
- Snow Removal: Winter 2010
- Leaf Removal: Fall 2010
- Fence: repairs/paint
- Balcony: Waterproofing of deck
- Fascia replacement on small section of roof
3. Thrift Store
- Shelving
- Furniture/Appliances: very good condition for re-sale
- Articles in very good condition for re-sale – (i.e. clothing, shoes, toys, books, misc. items)
- Volunteers: 4-5 Hour shifts available, especially on Saturdays
4. Computer Service for LIFE Recovery Office
- Update computers, programs and rewiring
