Give comfort. Empower survivors. Give hope.
In times of crisis, the simplest things — a warm hoodie, a fresh toothbrush, a backpack for a child — can mean the world.
When you donate new goods to True North Society, you help ensure that every individual and family we serve has what they need to take their next brave steps toward safety and healing.
Your generosity provides not just essentials, but a powerful reminder that they are seen, valued, and supported.
Our Most-Needed Items
The needs of our clients change throughout the year, but some items are always in high demand include:
- Gift cards (groceries, gas, clothing, local shops)
- Diapers & Baby wipes
- New hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant)
- Cell phones (factory reset & logged out of iCloud and/or Authenticator) and phone blocks & chargers
- School supplies and backpacks
- Non-perishable snacks and grocery staples
Gift cards are especially appreciated as they empower survivors to shop for what they and their children need — restoring dignity and choice.
Due to limited space in the shelter, we cannot manage on-site inventory for clothing, shoes, purses, and jewelry. However, we are pleased to partner with Serendipity’s Consignment Boutique in Strathmore!
Through this partnership, you can consign your gently used, excellent-condition clothing and accessories under True North’s account at Serendipity’s.
When your items sell, the funds are put into True North’s account.
In turn, True North clients are provided with Serendipity’s gift cards to shop and choose their own clothing!
This is a win-win program: our partnership with Serendipity’s supports local businesses and allows our clients a sense of dignity and power to shop for themselves.
True North is also proud to partner with Lil Hoot’s Children’s Consignment in Strathmore.
Similar to our Serendipity program, you can consign your excellent condition used clothing and accessories under Lil Hoot’s general donation account!
When your items sell, the funds are put into the donation account.
In turn, True North works with Lil Hoots staff to provide True North clients donation funds, so parents and children can choose clothing for themselves!
Please contact Lil Hoots if you have any questions!
Please note due to space limitations, we cannot accept furniture, appliances, or household goods at our shelter.
However, families leaving our programs are referred to:
The Hope Covenant Church/Step One Program (403-934-2424)
The Calgary Women in Need Society (WINS) (403-255-5102 ex. 203)
Please contact these organizations to arrange a possible donation of items. Thank you!
How to Donate Goods
If you would like to support True North with any of these items, please email general@truenorthab.com or call 403-934-6634 ext. 0 anytime for details on how to donate.
Drop off new items:
Please call ahead at 403-934-6634 to arrange a time for safety, privacy, and space management reasons.
Send gift cards by mail to:
True North Society
PO Box 2162 Strathmore, AB
T1P 1K2
Prefer shopping online?
Send e-gift cards to general@truenorthab.com.
Thank you! Your donations are foundational in helping True North support those affected by domestic violence and assisting us in fulfilling our core values of compassion, integrity, and empowerment. Your donation offers comfort to those who call the shelter home while helping True North keep operational costs low so we can continue to make our space as home-like as possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you.