Family Violence Prevention Month Donation Drive | The Ismaili Canada
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In support of Family Violence Prevention Month, join Ismaili CIVIC by donating to Nisa Homes in your region today. Your donations will be matched up to $10,000.

One in four Canadians has experienced domestic or family violence. With the emotional and financial impacts of the pandemic, domestic and family violence is on the rise. We come together to raise awareness, break down the myths, and destigmatize the topic of family violence within our community. By educating ourselves and shining a light on this important topic, we support victims, strengthen families, and strengthen our Jamat.

When abuse is present, people may turn to shelters and reach out for support. The Jamat is invited to join Ismaili CIVIC to support local women's shelters across Canada. This year we are partnering with Nisa Homes, a safe haven and support service for women, with or without children, who are fleeing domestic violence. You can help by purchasing items from their Amazon Wishlists to get Nisa Homes the supplies they need to assist victims staying at their shelter or transitiong to long - term housing. All the items will be directly delivered to Nisa Homes.

Learn more about the resources and supports available to you.

Please email us should you have any questions.

Click on your region below to see the specific details.

Prairies

We have partnered with Nisa Homes, Maskan and the Eagle's Nest Shelter in the Prairies region. Ismaili CIVIC, in collaboration with Calgary Police Services, will have drop off bins placed at each Calgary Jamatkhana entrance and Calgary Police Service District office until November 30. High need items include twin comforters, winter gear for women and children (jackets, snow pants, boots, toques, gloves) and care items (shampoo conditioner, soap etc.).

Alternatively, you can purchase items from an Amazon Wish List for Nisa Homes Calgary

How to Make a Purchase for the Donation Drive via Ismaili CIVIC

Follow these easy steps to donate on Amazon:

Step 1

Find your region above and follow the hyperlink.

Step 2

A new tab will open to an Amazon wishlist. Once you see an item that you wish to purchase, press “add to cart”. Do this for as many items as you feel comfortable purchasing.

Step 3

Once you have chosen the item(s) that you wish to purchase, select “proceed to check out”.

Step 4

You will be prompted to login or create an account. Follow the instructions and select either option. You will then see a list of possible addresses to send the items to. The first address on the left-hand side will be the shelter in your region, as you would have selected their wish list in Step 1. Select “deliver to this address”. Select "Gift Registry address" on the left hand side. Please note the address will not say Nisa Homes due to confidentiality. 

Step 5

You will then see the item(s) in your cart that will be shipped to the shelter. In the “From” box please type “Ismaili CIVIC”. 

Step 6

If you would like a tax receipt, in the "Gift Message" box please include yor full name, mailing address, phone number and total donation amount (sum of all items). Tax receipts are eligible for donations of $10 or more. 

Step 7

Enter in your payment method.

Step 8 

Select delivery and review items. 

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