Dear Community,
Thank you to everyone for so much support throughout the year. Arrowhead couldn't get by without you.
2022 hasn't been an easy year for our whole community on The Sunshine Coast, and I am sure that Mental Health is a topic on a lot of people's minds lately, along with worries about money, and security. We all are affected by the rising cost of food; everyone is worried about making ends meet.
The fentanyl crisis is impacting us, in all walks of life, causing grief and trauma and pain. My heart, and prayers are with the loved ones who are missing someone this Christmas. Arrowhead has lost 13 members this year; all of them are family to us.
And yet, the larger community is still so supportive, loving, and compassionate towards others who struggle with Poverty, Addiction, Mental Illness, and Trauma that I wouldn't want to be anywhere else than The Coast. Every day, someone drops off something for us, whether it's clothes, or food, or tents, or Art Supplies. We are not forgotten by our neighbours. We don't take this for granted, and appreciate all that is given. It amazes me how really generous people are.
We are hoping that people will not forget us this Christmas, and would like to drop off a gift for someone who otherwise would have no gifts under a tree at all. That has happened to me, more times than I care to remember. But not since Arrowhead started opening on Christmas Day, and doing our annual gift drive. Even a little gift can mean a lot.
Some Suggestions for Gifts (please label if male/female where relevant):
· Toques
· Gloves
· Scarves
· Sweaters
· Long Underwear
· Socks
· Make-up
· Body wash
· Perfume
· Cologne
· Gift sets
· Body Lotion
· Hand Cream
· Shaving gel
· Razors
· Pillows
· Bedding
· Mugs
· Chocolate
· Backpacks
· Purses
· Wallets
· Flashlights
· Food gift cards – grocery stores, restaurants
Donations can be dropped off at Arrowhead Clubhouse (Mon-Friday, 10am - 3:30pm) at 5554 Inlet Avenue. For more information, contact Foye Hatton at 604-747-4734.
Thank you so much for everything you do all year round to support Arrowhead Clubhouse Members!
Lots of Love,
Melanie Elizabeth 2022
(On behalf of the Arrowhead Members)