Acts of Kindness Network

Site: Burlington - Mailing Address

Record #: BTN4498
Last Full Update: 26 Oct 2023

Contact Information

E-Mail aokn@cogeco.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook
Primary Contact Deborah Seigel, Founder; Phone: 905-319-0035
Alternate Contact Ron Seigel, Goodwill Ambassador

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Grassroots (not incorporated) nonprofit organization that provides time, talent and tangible goods to support clients of mental health agencies and youth based organizations of Halton

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2002

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Offers support to local social service organizations and individuals and their families with mental health and poverty issues 
 
Support may include:

  • knitting blankets, scarves, mitts, hats, socks and slippers
  • collection drives organized by local businesses, sports teams, schools, neighbourhoods and families (personal care products, winter woollies, sweet treats, small gift items and gift cards are accepted - all items must be new)
  • volunteers are welcome 

Annual Holiday Kindness Drive begins each November

  • Kindness Care Paks are distributed in December to residents who have been referred by social service agencies
  • Paks can include grooming products, winter woollies (hats, gloves, mitts, scarves and socks), sweet treats, small gifts and gift cards/certificates for meals, groceries, clothing, movies and services
Hours

No formal office hours

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Psychiatric and mental health patients
Application

Staff from local agencies must connect with AOKN directly to apply for their client 

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington, ON
Mailing Address 130 Plains Rd W, Unit 209 
Burlington, ON L7T 0A8
Physical Access Not Applicable - mailing address

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Furniture ; Holiday Donations ; Household Goods Donation Programs ; Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs ; Volunteer Opportunities