Introducing our Charity of Choice: ShelterBox Canada
We are excited to announce that we are partnering with ShelterBox Canada to help raise awareness for this amazing charity. We now have a ShelterBox tent set up at the Springs so that you can see first hand what this charity provides to families in need. If you are staying at the springs or are in the area be sure to check it out and ask for a donation form at Guest Reception!
About ShelterBox
ShelterBox teams work with disaster-hit families around the world, offering emergency shelter and other essential items to support them in rebuilding their lives.
Every disaster is different and so is every community, so ShelterBox spends time with those affected to make sure they can offer the right support at the right time to help them recover.
Their teams can travel by boat, helicopter or tuk-tuk to get to the families who need your support – whatever it takes to get to the people who have lost their homes to disaster.
What’s in a ShelterBox?
The sturdy green ShelterBoxes are designed to help people who have lost everything. They are filled with practical tools and utensils that help to create the framework for everyday life.
Each contains a family-sized tent that protects people from the elements and provides a safe space in which people can start to recover from physical and emotional trauma.
The contents differ depending on the disaster and the climate, but items such as solar lights, water storage and purification equipment, thermal blankets and cooking utensils help start the process of creating a home.
Why Shelter?
Recovery starts with shelter. Having somewhere dry and warm to sleep, to prepare meals and be with your family is vital for starting the long process of rebuilding your life.
Emergency shelter offers privacy and helps to preserve your dignity. It offers protection from the elements, animals and disease. It helps keep communities together. It can help to bring back a sense of normality, allowing children to go back to school.
Most importantly, it empowers families to start the process of getting back on their feet.
How you can make an impact?
Your support of ShelterBox Canada ensures that no family is left without shelter after disaster.
ShelterBox strives to reach some of the most vulnerable families around the world, traveling to hard to reach communities or places that would otherwise be left behind. Your donation today will support families by providing emergency shelter and other important aid that will help families rebuild their lives and self-recover after disaster.
Donate today at: https://www.shelterboxcanada.org/donate/