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Christmas Goodwill
Are you in need of extra support this Christmas season? Please reach out. There is still time to register for Christmas Goodwill. For more information, call 519-669-5139.
Wish Trees
Are you looking to support the Christmas Goodwill program? 'Wish Trees' are located at Home Hardware in Linwood, St. Jacobs, and Elmira, as well as Canadian Tire Elmira and Living Waters Book & Toy Store. Simply pick out a 'Wish Tag' from the tree, purchase the item, and return it to any of the above 'Wish Tree' locations or the WCS main office at 5 Memorial Ave.
Together making Christmas happen.
Coldest Night of The Year
Coldest Night of the Year is BACK for 2023! #cnoy23 is happening February 25th in Elmira. Proceeds go to Woolwich Community Services. Please consider joining us for this important event to raise money for the hurting, the homeless, and the hungry. Together, we can make a difference! #cnoy23
Virtual Cooking Class
Join Lisa for a FREE virtual cooking class on December 6th and December 20th. To register, email Lisa at lisa_wcs@yahoo.com.
Public Health Drop-In
Every Friday between 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, WCS welcomes two Public Health Nurses to our office. The nurses are available to meet with community members in a confidential, private manner. For more information, please call (519) 669-5139.
The Community Hub
The Community Hub is full of new programs this month! Join us for Youth Drop-In on Mondays, Adult Drop-In on Wednesdays, Crafting with Lisa, and more. For full details, check out the Calendar at https://www.woolwichcommunityservices.org/community-hub.
Crafting with Lisa
Join us on December 15 at The Community Hub! This FREE after-school program is for students aged 9-12. Snacks and materials provided. Call to register at (519)669-5139.
Woolwich Thrift Shop
Moonlight Madness is December 1st from 9 am-8 pm. All Christmas 50% off. Receive a ballot with purchase to be entered into a draw for a beautiful gift basket.
Christmas Office Closure
WCS will be closed from December 24th 2022-January 1st, 2023. We will open again on Monday, January 2, 2023. We encourage you to call our office before Wednesday, December 21st to coordinate a food hamper or individual support before we close.
Call WCS Info Centre: 1-519-669-5139 if you want more information.