Want to roll up your sleeves and help us put an end to domestic violence and women’s homelessness?
Need to feel like you’re actively making a difference in your community?
Hoping to do some spring cleaning and finally find the motivation you need to clean your bedroom?
You’ve come to the right place!
In September, we are asking young people to complete chores for a cause – our cause.
Who are we?
Women’s Community Shelters works with communities to establish new shelters which provide a safe bed and support that enables homeless women to rebuild self-esteem and achieve control of their lives.
Amazing, huh? And we want young people just like you to work with us in a meaningful way.
Chores for a Cause is an opportunity for every young person (aged from 8 to 18!) to know they are change makers too.
How does this work?
During the month of September, we’d love you to complete chores in exchange for money that can be donated to one of our shelters, or to our Head Office (you decide where your cash goes. Your work, your choice).
You might want to clean up the garage at home, wash a teacher’s car, mow a neighbour’s lawn, sort out that messy third draw in the kitchen…
You can negotiate what you think is a fair rate for your time and work, and then donate that money to the shelter below that you’d most like to adopt.
We would be thrilled if you could raise up to $25 for us. Why not more? We’ve been inspired by author and activist Glennon Doyle. This isn’t just about a few young people doing the heavy lifting and raising lots of money. This is an opportunity for everyone to feel they can pitch in and do their little bit too. Because solving domestic and family violence and homelessness needs everyone to care and contribute.
When we all work together, we can do good things.
I've done my chores! Now what?
Well done! You are a life-changer. Click on our DONATE HERE link and select which shelter below you’d like to donate to.
We’d love to be able to email you a Certificate acknowledging your work, so you may also chose to fill in the form below and we will get one to you ASAP.
Submit your Certificate Request
This initiative offers a powerful opportunity to start some really important, age-appropriate conversations in our homes and schools around chore equity (what sort of chores do families need to do, and how often does each family member usually spend on these?), gender stereotyping (there’s no such thing as girls’ work and boys’ work – we can all do all the things!) and respectful relationships (every member of a family should feel safe and respected).
The research also clearly shows that meaningful fund-raising opportunities like this one are just what our young people need right now. During times of uncertainty, altruistic acts boost our morale, foster a sense of connection, and give us back a sense of control.
- Dannielle Miller, WCS Education Officer and parenting author (including the title, Gratitude - A Positive New Approach to Raising Grateful Kids).
